[Hiring] Technical Field Advisor @GE Vernova

Role Description

The Technical Field Advisor (TFA) provides on-site technical direction to customer-owned utility and industrial power plants for their Steam Turbine Generator System(s). The TFA is responsible for:

• Reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID’s
• Troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment
• Planning, organizing, integrating, and directing resources such as labor, tools, and materials
• Safely managing the maintenance and repair of various equipment used in power generation applications
• Driving customer satisfaction through commitment to quality
• Maintaining a strong safety mindset to assure executed work reflects technical requirements within GE Vernova safety standards

This position is available remotely within the U.S. and expected to travel 80% annually, primarily within the U.S. and Canada, but may include international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited College or University with 3+ years of relevant experience in Power Plant Maintenance, Turbine Maintenance, or Power Plant Equipment Installation or Commissioning; or, High School Diploma with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel 80% annually to and from projects and various field assignments as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• Successful completion of required training programs is a minimum requirement.

Requirements

• Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment and ongoing preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration after installation
• Lead outage crew including but not limited to crafts, union technicians, and onsite services teams
• Respond to requests for emergency repairs and services to troublesome equipment
• Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance at customer's sites
• Perform administrative functions such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, and time sheet and expense sheets
• Sign off on all changes implemented
• Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and future outages
• Ensure all parts needed for the job are shipped to the site
• Perform walk-downs during installation to ensure that the customer’s contractors are working properly
• Perform aftermarket upgrades that need to be performed at the site level
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach and 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 Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness