Lead services Specialist-Commissioning

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Job Description Summary The Lead Controls Field Engineer is responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting for the full range of hardware and software products in the Controls Services Business portfolio. As well as external reporting: Lead controls Field Engineer may report to the client, the plant/utility owner, the construction firm, giving daily or weekly updates on job progress or as needed. Responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID’s, troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete the work scope according to contractual requirements. You may be assigned to other duties to help proactively drive our GE Gas Power Controls vision and align with our organization’s core values. Job Description Essential Responsibilities Actively manage controls and instrumentation activities on-site during Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of upgrade project or new installation, including but not limited to oversight of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics for controls system such as Mark V, Mark Vi, Mark Vie, Cimplicity and HMI’s.. Provide customers with technical direction and support on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) packaged products. Understand PLC ladder logic, including basic understanding of how to navigate through ladder rungs while troubleshooting Trace through the software documentation. Implement control constant modifications. Reading and Modifying software sequencing Set up and modify the hardware /software associated with Gas and Steam Turbine systems. Troubleshoot existing Control Solutions hardware and software installations on-site. Prepare field services jobs and coordinate with the project /Service managers Provide training to customer employees as needed Supervise cable laying, meggering and connection Maintain accurate timesheets and acquire customer's signature on timesheets before leaving the job site Understand T&C (Terms and Conditions) commitments Provide timely and accurate internal and external reports. Ensure contractual obligations are met and attend technical meetings with Customers. Ensure all in-field activities are carried out safely complying with company environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures. Provide expert consultation on complex projects. Timely and accurately input hours, expenses, timesheets in internal systems Pre-outage and installation planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures. Availability to frequently travel (. i.e. More than 75%), work offshore and in restricted countries Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments. Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality. Support the business growth initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5 years of experience, or 10 years of experience without formal degree, in power plant maintenance, turbine generator maintenance, or power plant electrical equipment installation/ commissioning. Experience working on GEV Controls systems such as Mark V, Mark Vi, Mark Vie/s etc. Proven working experience in Oil & Gas and Power Plant industry field activities. Excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel Strong knowledge in rotating equipment control philosophy (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Centrifugal Compressor, Reciprocate Compressor) and their auxiliaries Strong knowledge in unit control panel (UCP), motor control centre (MCC), direct current panel (DCP), distributed control system (DCS) and firefighting system installation and commissioning Strong knowledge in field devices, instruments and actuators (servo-valves, thermos elements, transmitters etc…) Ability to handle special tools like pressure pump, multi-meter, frequency generator, oscilloscope and field generator Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID, General Arrangement, etc…). Ability to work under pressure Willing to travel, in country and worldwide, and to work over-time Fluent English and Arabic. Valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport). Strong computer skills using MS Office software Desired Characteristics Qualified level. Has the knowledge and skill to actively support an outage and be aware of where to seek answers to questions as they arise. Has experienced successful installations and outages. Experience with Gas /Steam Turbine Driver Control Systems and Auxiliary Systems and their integration with Mark Controls Systems. Familiar with Instruments and controls and PLCs for controls training Familiarity with computer network systems & switches Wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Strong analytic and problem-solving skills Good interpersonal and organizational skills Strong computer skills Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Ability to manage turnkey Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No