Major Corrective Upgrades - Universal Fleet Solutions

GE Vernova

22d•$37 - $56•Remote

About The Position

The Major Component Upgrades / UFS (Universal Fleet Solutions) Field Services Technician will work on a team or individually, to assist on large component replacement, troubleshoot mechanical and / or electrical repairs on non-standard GE Vernova fleet. Direct and coordinate crews, oversee contractors, support repair engineers and repair wind turbine generators throughout the United States on customer owned utility and industrial facilities. Field Service Technicians provide on-site technical direction, hands on service and leadership during installation, startup, commissioning and maintenance to customer owned utility and industrial facilities.

Requirements

Appropriately qualified Electrical Fitter with proven HV experience or Electrical Technician / Technologist or Electrician with proven HV experience.
High School Diploma / GED
Familiar with test equipment and testing procedures.
Computer literate.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 100% of the time, per job requirements.
Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs.
Ability and willingness to climb towers 300+ feet in height.
Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
Ability to meet specific OSHA weight limits of 250 to 300lbs maximum.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematic drawings.
Ability and willingness to read, interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to write reports, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability and willingness to be available for rotation shift schedules 24 hours, seven days a week.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in leading field service team.
Technical Certification in Wind Energy or Electrical / Electronic field.
Multi-vendor brand or experience such as Vestas, Siemens or Gamesa is preferred.
Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience.
Major component exchange experience.
Experience using hydraulic power tools.
Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Proficient computers skills in Excel, Word, Web Tools.
Strong customer service mindset.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Willingness to travel.
Flexibility required.
Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the Wind Farm.
Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Prepare job planning documents that define in the scope of outage to be performed through engineering instructions, drawings, and process instructions.
Communicate effectively with Management and Colleagues utilizing customers' CTQ (Critical to Quality needs) in job planning and execution.
Provide leadership to skilled labor performing work on customer sites.
Troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for wide range of equipment such as power transformers, switchgear, protection relays, control systems, turbines, motors and generators.
Troubleshoot electromechanical operations and maintenance problems in the Power Delivery field.
Perform administrative functions; such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheets, and expense sheets in a complete manner on timely and thorough basis.
Exercise good judgment in controlling costs and expenditures of Company fund.
Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within TGE safety standards.

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, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions 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
two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)