At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage service contracts and perform commissioning of FACTS and HVDC equipment.
- Company: GE Vernova is a leader in electrifying and decarbonising energy systems globally.
- Benefits: Offers fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for employees and their families.
- Other info: This is a fully remote position based in the UK, with extensive travel required.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team focused on sustainable energy solutions and customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Requires an engineering degree in power electronics and hands-on experience with FACTS or HVDC systems.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer to join our Field Services team based in the United Kingdom.
With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. GE carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer will deliver high-quality technical support by managing service contracts, coordinating site activities, and contributing to the commissioning of FACTS and HVDC equipment. You will play a key role in supporting the green energy transition by ensuring the reliable operation and service performance of advanced power-electronics systems.
Your Impact:
- Lead and execute maintenance, onsite interventions, and technical support activities across FACTS and HVDC transmission systems to ensure safe, reliable operation for global customers.
- Manage all preparations for site activities, coordinating closely with end customers and internal teams to ensure smooth, efficient execution.
- Perform commissioning activities on FACTS and HVDC equipment, contributing to successful energisation and system handover.
- Take ownership of the technical scope within multi-year service contracts, ensuring high-quality delivery and long-term customer satisfaction.
- Attend and lead customer meetings, identifying technical solutions that address operational needs and strengthen customer relationships.
- Support minor renovation and upgrade projects for FACTS installations, applying technical knowledge to enhance system performance.
- Collaborate with the ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) team by providing technical expertise during tendering activities to ensure accurate, competitive proposals.
Special Role Requirements:
- Able to travel extensively to and from projects and various field assignments.
- Willing to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.
- Ability to spend considerable time away from home for training and field assignments.
What Success Looks Like in This Role:
- The ideal candidate should be a technically strong, safety-minded power-electronics engineer with hands-on site experience, excellent customer-facing skills, and the ability to lead complex service activities on FACTS and HVDC systems.
- Strong technical background with site experience in switching equipment, harmonic filters, instrumentation transformers, and commissioning of protection relays.
- Practical expertise in FACTS technologies (thyristor- and IGBT-based), with knowledge of rotating machines considered an advantage.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems using network recorders, analysers, and detailed log/curve analysis.
- Strong EHS awareness with the discipline to apply safety rules rigorously, especially during incidents or customer-pressured situations.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of writing clear reports, planning site activities, and managing customer interactions confidently.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability, project-management awareness, and experience leading on-site teams during service or commissioning activities.
- Engineering degree (or equivalent house engineer experience) in power electronics, with hands-on experience in drives, FACTS, or HVDC systems.
This is a fully remote position based in the UK. Work is site/project based.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.
Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.
HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer in Preston employer: GE Vernova
GE Vernova, based in the UK, is committed to creating a sustainable electric power system. Employees enjoy a culture of impact, continuous development, and strong career support. The company plays a significant role in generating approximately 25% of the world's electricity today.
