[Hiring] Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist @GE Vernova

Role Description

Our Grid Systems Integration (GSI) team is rapidly expanding across North America, and we are looking for dedicated Substation Commissioning and Power Transformer Service Technicians to help us energize the world.

The GE Grid Solutions GSI North America group is currently seeking a Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist 1. Reporting directly to the Field Services Team Leader for the Power Transformers (PTR) Group, the incumbent will be responsible, in collaboration with the client and the GE engineering group, to ensure the erection, commissioning, and maintenance of PTR systems and operate support equipment.

• Regional and national travel across North America.
• Long term installation projects which provide rotational schedules with four weeks on site and one week working at home throughout project life cycle.
• Position provides a guaranteed base salary compensation plus eligibility for overtime and per diem.
• Typical On-site work activities are 12-hour days, up to six days per week.
• Emergency call out services may be required to support our customers year-round 24x7 production requirements.
• Position would be assigned to or based out of our service center in Humble/Houston Texas area.

In this field-based role, you will be the backbone of our EPC projects, working directly at client sites to ensure grid reliability. We offer flexible, project-based assignments ranging from short-term tasks to extended, long-term rotations (4 weeks on, 1 week off).

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform on site transformer services covering new unit installation, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades.
• Assist with team leader(s) on-site resources of assigned crew members and subcontracted services.
• Attend daily morning tailboards with the crews and or customer resources to outline daily activities.
• Identify and report any EHS/HSE concerns with associated job scope.
• Assist with the operation and control of vacuum processing rigs and associated equipment.
• Assist and or oversee the associated field test or commissioning of associated units.
• Participate in the development and improvement of associated standard procedures associated with transformer installation and maintenance service.
• Provide technical assistance in the preparation of submission of technical documents.
• Participate in the development of inspection criteria in collaboration with external and internal customers associated with transformer services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 2 years of field experience with specific mechanical and/or electrical experience related to power transformers or other Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment such as high voltage breakers, switchgear, and associated devices.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.

Desired Characteristics

• Preference for associate’s degree in the Electrical / Mechanical field with specialization in Power Transformer or HV/MV apparatus or Electrical Engineering.
• Mechanical experience via technical training institutes and or military services with proven field experience are encouraged to apply.
• Leadership experience.
• Effective communications skills.
• IT / computer savvy, experience with multiple different software applications.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• CDL license preferred, or the ability to obtain.

Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary + overtime eligibility.
• Daily per-diem and project-specific stipends provided.
• Flexibility to be based anywhere in North America, with dispatch provided to project sites as needed.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, and 12 paid holidays.
• New hires receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).