Field Service Engineer Automation
Job Summary
The Lead Field Service Engineer will perform installation, commissioning, and maintenance of automation and drive systems at customer sites, specifically in industrial environments like steel, mining, or power plants. The role involves managing technical execution, troubleshooting complex systems, and collaborating with design engineers to ensure operational integrity. The candidate must provide on-site and remote technical support, adhering to safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform installation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation systems.
- Troubleshoot field instruments, PLC/DCS/SCADA, and drive systems at customer sites.
- Lead small teams and provide 24/7 technical support for complex system issues.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades and project execution.
Required Skills
- Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of commissioning experience in industrial automation.
- PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI programming proficiency.
- Expertise in communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethercat, etc.).
- Familiarity with GE Power Conversion drive systems.
Job Details
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform installation and commissioning on GE Power Conversion automation, Level 1 and Level 2 process systems at customer sites in Steel/Aluminum/Copper Plants, Mining, and construction plants.
- Work unsupervised and lead small teams during project execution.
- Install and test field instruments including pressure, flow, speed, motion, sensors, RTD, X-ray, Laser scanners, and Encoders.
- Manage installation and commissioning of GE Rxi/HPCi controller and Scada systems.
- Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Pre-Acceptance Testing (PAT) per contract agreements.
- Handle software programming changes at site during commissioning and service visits.
- Perform troubleshooting to diagnose problems, determine resolutions, and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with design engineers to ensure technical integrity of automation systems.
- Provide 24/7 on-call support during scheduled periods to respond to customer service needs.
- Identify new opportunities to improve in-service equipment reliability and availability.
- Support engineering teams on automation system upgrade projects and bidding processes for Metals Automation L1/L2 systems.
- Provide on-site/remote support for new unit installation, startup, and outage work.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or Associate degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience).
- Minimum 5 years of field service or commissioning experience in automation systems within Process, Metals, Mining, Cement, or Paper environments.
- Detailed expertise in installation and commissioning of automation tasks.
- Programming skills in Controllers/PLC/DCS/SCADA (Ladder, FBD, Structure, etc.).
- Experienced in communication protocols (Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus, Fieldbus, Ethercat, etc.).
- Experience handling HMI, OPC, Remote I/Os, Field Instruments, and Sensors.
Desired Characteristics:
- Variable speed drives experience for commissioning and troubleshooting.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with GE Drive systems (including MV7000, SD7000, MV3000).
- Experience with GEPC EMS and Power Management systems.
- Experience in commissioning Variable Speed drives from Siemens, ABB, Toshiba, Danfoss, or Rockwell.
- Knowledge of GE Power Conversion system controllers (PEC, PECe, CDC).
- Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude with MS Office applications.