Lead Field Services Engineer
Pubblicato il 29-10-2026 - GE Vernova in Palermo
Job Description
Summary The Role Are you ready to lead complex electrical system projects across Europe? As a Lead Field Services Engineer on Electrical Excitation & LCI systems, you are the technical authority for our Gas Power Software Control Solutions team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end commissioning, maintenance, and optimization of critical Excitation and Load Commutated Inverter (LCI) systems. In this role, you bridge the gap between advanced digital control technology and physical power generation equipment, ensuring our customers’ assets operate safely, reliably, and at peak performance.
Job Description
What You’ll Accomplish
* Drive Technical Excellence: You will lead onsite electrical activities, overseeing the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of both legacy systems and our latest excitation and LCI technology.
* Solve Critical Challenges: Using your deep analytical skills, you will diagnose complex technical issues, perform software modifications, and adjust control constants to optimize system performance for gas and steam turbines.
* Lead Onsite Operations: You will act as the primary technical point of contact for plant owners and utility operators, coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within quality standards.
* Mentor & Consult: You will provide expert advisory services on our packaged products, support business development initiatives, and mentor team members to build collective field capability.
* Champion Safety: You will foster a "Safety‑First" culture, ensuring all site activities strictly adhere to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and procedures. What You’ll Bring
* Technical Foundation: Substantive experience in power plant maintenance or turbine generator commissioning, with a strong understanding of industrial control systems and power electronics.
* System Mastery: You possess a working knowledge of electrical control systems—familiarity with GE Excitation and starter systems (such as EX2100e or LS2100e) is highly valued.
* Operational Readiness: You are comfortable reading and interpreting complex control documentation, P&IDs;, and PLC logic to troubleshoot critical system issues.
* Communication & Influence: You are able to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, from onsite technicians to senior management.
* Flexibility & Mobility: You thrive in dynamic environments and are willing to travel extensively (~70%) to support diverse project sites, including international or offshore environments.
* Fluency: You are proficient in English; proficiency in Italian, Spanish, or French is highly valued to support our regional customer base effectively. Why Join Us? We believe in the power of our people. By joining the Gas Power Software Control Solutions team, you are becoming part of a global community dedicated to making energy cleaner and more efficient. We provide the tools, technology, and support you need to push your career further.
We offer
a flexible hybrid working arrangement that balances your professional responsibilities with your personal life, alongside opportunities to work on the cutting edge of power generation technology. Join Our Team If you are passionate about electrical engineering and want to make a measurable impact on the energy transition, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s shape the future of power together. French Translation Ingénieur de Service Terrain Principal (Lead FSE) – Systèmes d’Excitation Électrique & LCI Localisation : Italie / Espagne / France Type de contrat : CDI Mode de travail : Hybride Le rôle : Êtes‑vous prêt à diriger des projets complexes sur des systèmes électriques à travers l’Europe ? En tant qu’Ingénieur de Service Terrain Principal (Lead Field Services Engineer) spécialisé dans les systèmes d’excitation électrique et les convertisseurs de charge commutée (LCI), vous agirez en tant qu’autorité technique au sein de notre équipe « Gas Power Software Control Solutions ». Vous serez responsable du cycle complet : mise en service, maintenance et optimisation des systèmes critiques d'excitation et des démarreurs LCI. Dans ce rôle, vous faites le lien entre les technologies de contrôle numérique avancées et les équipements physiques de production d'énergie, garantissant ainsi que les actifs de nos clients fonctionnent en toute sécurité, de manière fiable et à leur performance optimale. Vos missions principales
* Piloter l’excellence technique : Vous dirigerez les activités électriques sur site, supervisant l’installation, la mise en service et la maintenance des systèmes existants ainsi que des nos dernières technologies d'excitation et LCI.
* Résoudre les défis critiques : Grâce à vos solides compétences analytiques, vous diagnostiquerez des problèmes techniques complexes, effectuerez des modifications logicielles et ajusterez les constantes de contrôle pour optimiser la performance des turbin