Technical Field Engineer
Posted Today by Spencer Ogden
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Technical Field Engineer involves providing expertise in generator excitation systems, specifically focusing on PSS testing for contract assignments in England and Wales throughout 2026. Candidates will be responsible for commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of excitation and voltage-control equipment. The position requires strong technical knowledge and practical experience in the field, with contracts scheduled for January, April, and June. Interviews for the role will take place in January 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise in generator excitation systems, including AVR hardware, control logic, and protection schemes.
- Commission, maintain, and troubleshoot excitation and voltage-control equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
- Conduct PSS testing, tuning, and parameter optimisation.
- Understand power system dynamics, grid stability, and generator response to disturbances.
- Use diagnostic and testing tools, including signal injectors and oscillography equipment.
- Ensure compliance with relevant power-plant electrical standards and safety regulations.
- Demonstrate strong analytical and fault-finding skills during commissioning and operational phases.
- Produce accurate commissioning documentation, test records, and technical reports.
Key Skills:
- Strong technical knowledge of generator excitation systems.
- Proven experience in commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Practical experience with PSS testing and tuning.
- Understanding of power system dynamics and grid stability.
- Competence in using diagnostic and testing tools.
- Knowledge of power-plant electrical standards and safety regulations.
- Strong analytical and fault-finding skills.
- Ability to produce accurate technical documentation.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are seeking an experienced Excitation Technical Field Advisor (TFA) with strong PSS testing capability for several upcoming 2-week contract assignments taking place in England and Wales throughout 2026 . Contracts are scheduled for January, April and June , with interviews to be held in January .
Role Requirements
- Strong technical knowledge of generator excitation systems , including AVR hardware, control logic and protection schemes.
- Proven experience in commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of excitation and voltage-control equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and control schematics .
- Practical experience with PSS (Power System Stabilizer) testing , tuning and parameter optimisation.
- Understanding of power system dynamics , grid stability and generator response to disturbances.
- Competence in using diagnostic and testing tools , including signal injectors, oscillography equipment and commissioning software.
- Knowledge of relevant power-plant electrical standards and safety regulations .
- Strong analytical and fault-finding skills during commissioning and operational phases.
- Ability to produce accurate commissioning documentation, test records and technical reports .
Contract Details
- Duration: 2-week blocks (January, April, June 2026 )
- Locations: Various power plants across England and Wales
- Engagement: Contract / temporary assignment
- Interviews: Held in January 2026