Following is a sample job description template for the position of Field Engineer:
Job Title: Field Engineer
Location of the Job: Houston, TX 77029
Years of Experience: 1+ to 3 Years
Job Type: Full Time Employee
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree
Job Summary:
The Steam Mechanical Field Engineer will perform technical service for safe and successful installation; maintenance including repair and rebuild, and / or modification retrofits on steam turbine and generator equipment
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Communicate schedule details, project milestones, manpower requirements, quality issues, and tools / equipment requirements to the appropriate GE individuals
- Serve as a primary technical resource for on-site work and lead resolving engineering and product issues
- Provide, audit, and implement quality control requirements for on-site repair and modification work in compliance with 4:Engineering and Product Department standards
- Provide both external and internal timely, accurate, professional reports
- Provide technical direction to skilled labor performing work on customer sites to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements and quality standards of the sold product
- Liaise effectively with customers in job planning, execution, follow-up and sales support
- Prepare and execute job-planning documents that define in detail the operations to be performed through engineering procedures, drawings, schedules, and process instructions
Position Requirements:
- Self-starter with minimal supervision requirement; able to work independently; ability to prioritize, organize work and meet deadlines
- Solid verbal and written communication skills, ability to read and write English
- Prior mechanical / maintenance experience preferred
- Electro hydraulic controls experience on power generation equipment
- Project management capabilities
- Willingness to learn and become proficient in both old and new technologies used in worldwide fleet
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Salary: $12.00 – $14.00 Hourly DOE