HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer providing technical support and managing service contracts for green energy systems. Leading complex service activities to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality technical support by managing service contracts, coordinating site activities, and contributing to the commissioning of FACTS and HVDC equipment.
Manage service contracts, oversee site activities, and provide hands-on support during commissioning of FACTS and HVDC equipment.
Maintain system availability, resolve technical issues, and ensure safe, efficient execution of service activities.
Lead and execute maintenance, onsite interventions, and technical support activities across FACTS and HVDC transmission systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical supportservice contracts managementcommissioningFACTS technologiesHVDC systemstroubleshootingnetwork recordersanalyserslog analysisprotection relays

Soft Skills

communication skillsproblem-solvingproject managementleadershipEHS awarenesscustomer interactionplanningteam managementdisciplineexecution

Certifications

engineering degreehouse engineer experience