Engine Readiness Specialist

GE Vernova • Houston, TX

3d • $72,400 - $108,600

About The Position

The Engine Readiness Specialist reviews engines before they leave Engine Disassembly to ensure the required work scope, Service Bulletins (SBs), and material demands are in place before the engine moves downstream. The role works with Operations, Engineering, Materials, Planning, and other supporting teams to identify and close gaps that could affect engine assembly or production.

The specialist reviews engine scope, configuration changes, material demands, R-BOM requirements, routings, inspection findings, and engine records. The role tracks and communicates readiness status, escalates high-risk issues that could threaten the production schedule, and supports scrubbing engines already in Material and Engine Assembly work in progress. It also tracks and categorizes issues, periodically reports recurring misses, and supports process improvements based on lessons learned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience working in the gas turbine industry.
• 2+ years of experience with work scope, planning, or scheduling.
• 2+ years of experience updating engine work scope, Service Bulletins, R-BOM, and/or material requirements.
• 2+ years of experience working with technical documentation, routings, work instructions, or engine records.
• Experience with ARMS, DT, WMS, ERP, MES, or similar production/shop management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform an engine scrub before the engine leaves Engine Disassembly.
• Review engine work scope and confirm required Service Bulletins and configuration changes are captured.
• Verify required material demands and R-BOM requirements are in place.
• Review applicable routings, inspection findings, and engine records for missing or conflicting information.
• Identify gaps that could affect Materials, engine assembly, material availability, or schedule.
• Proactively escalate high-risk material or configuration gaps when resolution timelines threaten the production schedule.
• Work with appropriate teams to correct identified gaps or assign them for action.
• Track open items and communicate engine readiness status before release from Engine Disassembly.
• Temporarily support scrubbing engines already in Material and Engine Assembly work in progress to identify omissions that could affect production.
• Track and categorize issues identified during engine scrubs.
• Periodically provide a Pareto of identified misses to highlight recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
• Support improvements to the engine scrub process based on lessons learned and recurring gaps.
• Communicate and work effectively across Operations, Engineering, Materials, Planning, and other supporting functions.

Benefits

• 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, with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED