HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Analytics are greyed out due to low classification confidence (38.0%).
Occupation TypeElectrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with GE Vernova. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
Job Description Summary
Job Description
HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer
GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer to join our Field Services team based in the United Kingdom.
GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World
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. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.
Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.
Electrification
Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.
Role Overview
Let’s Talk About The Role
The HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer – Power Electronics 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. In this role, you will manage service contracts, oversee site activities, and provide hands‑on support during commissioning of FACTS and HVDC equipment. Working closely with customers and internal teams, you will help maintain system availability, resolve technical issues, and ensure safe, efficient execution of service activities. Your contribution will directly support customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and the continued growth of our service portfolio.
Your Impact
Job Description
HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer
GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer to join our Field Services team based in the United Kingdom.
GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World
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. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.
Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.
Electrification
Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.
Role Overview
Let’s Talk About The Role
The HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer – Power Electronics 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. In this role, you will manage service contracts, oversee site activities, and provide hands‑on support during commissioning of FACTS and HVDC equipment. Working closely with customers and internal teams, you will help maintain system availability, resolve technical issues, and ensure safe, efficient execution of service activities. Your contribution will directly support customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and the continued growth of our service portfolio.
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.
- 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.
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 with:
- 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.
- This is a fully remote position based in the UK. Work is site/project based
Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.
Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.
Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!
We're determined to be the best place to grow
We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.
We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.
Inclusion & Diversity
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.
Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.
Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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.
Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.
Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No