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Lead Field Services Engineer - Electrical Excitation & LCI Systems H/F

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Substantive experience in power plant maintenance or turbine generator commissioning
  • Strong understanding of industrial control systems and power electronics
  • Working knowledge of electrical control systems
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in Italian, Spanish, or French is highly valued

Responsibilities

  • Lead onsite electrical activities, overseeing installation, commissioning, and maintenance of excitation and LCI technology
  • Diagnose complex technical issues, perform software modifications, and adjust control constants to optimize system performance
  • Act as the primary technical point of contact for plant owners and utility operators, coordinating cross-functional teams
  • Provide expert advisory services on packaged products and mentor team members

Key facts

  • Remote from: Italy
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Field Solutions Engineer
  • 48 - 72K yearly
  • French, English, Spanish, Italian

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication
  • Physical Flexibility

About the company

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GE Vernova

Energy Technology

Building on over 130 years of experience, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy – electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryEnergy Technology
Company size10001

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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 (approximately 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 de 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 turbines à gaz et à vapeur. 

  • Diriger les opérations sur site : Vous serez l'interlocuteur technique principal pour les propriétaires de centrales et les exploitants de services publics, coordonnant les équipes pluridisciplinaires, gérant les ressources et garantissant le respect des délais et des standards de qualité. 

  • Conseiller et mentorat : Vous fournirez des services de conseil experts sur nos produits, soutiendrez les initiatives de développement commercial et assurerez le mentorat des membres de l'équipe pour renforcer nos compétences collectives sur le terrain. 

  • Promouvoir la sécurité : Vous cultiverez une culture « Sécurité d’abord » (Safety-First), en veillant à ce que toutes les activités sur site respectent strictement les politiques et procédures environnementales, de santé et de sécurité (EHS). 

Votre profil 

  • Fondation technique : Expérience significative dans la maintenance de centrales électriques ou la mise en service de générateurs de turbines, avec une compréhension approfondie des systèmes de contrôle industriel et de l’électronique de puissance. 

  • Maîtrise des systèmes : Vous possédez une connaissance pratique des systèmes de contrôle électrique ; une familiarité avec les systèmes d’excitation et de démarrage GE (tels que EX2100e ou LS2100e) est fortement valorisée. 

  • Capacités opérationnelles : Vous savez lire et interpréter des documentations de contrôle complexes, des schémas P&ID et la logique API (PLC) pour résoudre les problèmes critiques des systèmes. 

Posizione / Position: Lead Field Services Engineer – Electrical Excitation & LCI Systems

Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: Lead Professional Band

Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on: 13.08.2026

Fascia retributive: Tra  48,100.00 EUR - 72,100.00 EUR lordi annui. La retribuzione specifica offerta terrà conto dell'istruzione, delle qualifiche, dell'esperienza e delle competenze del candidato.

The pay range for this position: Between 48,100.00 EUR  and 72,100.00 EUR gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate’s education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

Eleggibilità per il Piano Bonus: Eligibilità al piano bonus Variabile-AIP, che prevede un incentivo target del 10% della retribuzione base annua, a seconda del raggiungimento dei parametri di business e delle performance individuali.

Eligibility for Bonus Plan: Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 10% of the individual’s annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance.

La posizione sarà inquadrata in conformità al CCNL Metalmeccanico applicato in azienda. Eventuali elementi integrativi al trattamento previsto dal CCNL vigente e/o dalle politiche aziendali applicabili sono riportati di seguito:

A National Collective Bargaining Agreement (‘NCBA’ - Metalworking) is applicable in relation to the position. Below, we indicate the relevant provisions of the remuneration regulations applicable at the Employer. The available benefits based on the currently effective CBA and company policies include the following:

Stipendio Base: La retribuzione seguirà le tabelle salariali previste dal CCNL di categoria Metalmeccanico Industria

Base salary: The remuneration is established according to the Metalworking CBA salary scale, which defines job groups and minimum salary levels.

Pensione Integrativa (Cometa): Tutti i livelli sono eligibili, ad eccezione dei dirigenti.
Contributo del datore di lavoro: 2% (2,2% se under 35). Contributo del dipendente: 1,2%. Base di calcolo: retribuzione mensile lorda.

Pension Fund (Cometa): All levels are eligible, except executives (dirigenti).
Employer Contribution: 2% (2.2% if under 35). Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.

Assistenza Sanitaria (Metasalute): Assistenza sanitaria prevista da CCNL. Il dipendente ha la possibilità di rinunciare alla copertura di base optando per l’assistenza sanitaria integrativa offerta da Generali.

Medical Benefits (Metasalute): Healthcare coverage provided under the NCBA. The employee can choose to be canceled from this basic coverage and be enrolled in the supplementary healthcare coverage offered by Generali.

Assistenza Sanitaria Integrativa (Operai, Impiegati e Quadri): Assicurazione Medica integrativa con Generali – copertura come da Booklet informativo (inviabile su richiesta), può prevede un contributo del dipendente

Medical Benefits (Not Executives): Additional Medical coverage provided by Assicurazioni Generali - coverage as outlined in the information booklet (available upon request), it may requires an Employee contribution through salary sacrifice

Mensa o Buoni Pasto: Ticket elettronici (Edenred) del valore minimo di €8 fino a €12,50 per ogni giorno lavorato a seconda della Sede di Lavoro. Non convertibili in denaro o accesso alla mensa aziendale ove presente con contributo a carico del dipendente pari a €0,90 a pasto.

Canteen or Meal Vouchers: Electronic meal vouchers (Edenred) with a minimum value of €8 up to €12.50 for each day worked, depending on the place of work. Not convertible into cash, or access to the company cafeteria where available, with an employee contribution of €0.90 per meal

Welfare: € 250 di credito annuale come da CCNL disponibile su portale dedicato per rimborsi spese istruzione, sport, viaggi o previdenza.

Flex Benefit: € 250 of annual credit as per NCBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.

Assicurazione Infortuni: Impiegati, operai e quadri
L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari a 6 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di decesso  e  7 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)  in caso di disabilità permanente

Accident Insurance: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers

Insurance policy provides for 6 times Gross Annual Salary in case of death  and 7 times Gross Annual Salary in case of permanent disability coverage

Invalidità permanente da malattia: Impiegati, operai e quadri
L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 1 volta la RAL, massimo €200.000

Permanent disability due to illness: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers
Insurance policy provides for  1 time Gross Annual Salary, up to €200,000 coverage

Assicurazione Vita: L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 2 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)

Life Insurance: Insurance policy provides for 2 times Gross Annual Salary coverage

EAP - Supporto Dipendenti: Supporto globale psicologico, legale e finanziario 24/7

Employee Assistance Program: Global 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support.

Smartworking: Smartworking fino a 10 gg/mese per ruoli idonei.

Flexible working: Flexible working up to 10 working days per month for eligible roles.

Reperibilità: Solo per la Sede Troia (FG), Agrigento, biz Onshore Wind Service – indennità giornaliera per giornata di reperibilità €124 lordo

On-call duty: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service Business Work Location – € 124 gross daily on-call allowance per on-call day.

Trasferta: Solo per la  sede Troia (FG), Agrigento, biz Onshore Wind Service – indennità 20% della retribuzione giornaliera per giornata di permanenza fuori dalla sede abituale di lavoro che implichi pernottamento fuori dalla provincia di residenza.

Business trip allowance: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service business Work Location –Allowance equal to 20% of daily remuneration for each day spent away from the usual place of work, which involves an overnight stay outside the province of residence.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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