GSI NAM Ramp Up & Technical Training Leader

GE Vernova

15h•Remote

About The Position

The GSI NAM Ramp-Up & Technical Training Leader will define, develop, and execute the full workforce scaling strategy required to support the delivery of multiple large-scale high-voltage substation EPC projects across the United States. This role is accountable for planning, hiring, onboarding, training, qualifying, and certifying more than 100 electrical engineers and field specialists within aggressive project timelines while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards consistent with GE Vernova values and objectives. The leader will build a sustainable talent pipeline and competency framework aligned with substation engineering, field installation, commissioning, and safety requirements. Essential responsibilities include developing a 12-18 month workforce scaling plan, defining talent planning strategies (buy, build, borrow), establishing competency frameworks and certification models, designing and delivering comprehensive training programs, ensuring field readiness and deployment, and implementing governance, metrics, and continuous improvement processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Human Resources / Talent Development with strong background with large electrical substation EPC environment
10–15+ years in: Large EPC projects, workforce scaling in technical environments, and training program development
Proven track record hiring and developing large technical teams (>50 personnel).
Strategic workforce planning: Ability to design a detailed hiring plan strategy
Cross-functional influence: leveraging HR, Engineering, Construction and Services team
Strategic Thinking: Ability to design scalable frameworks and anticipate operational needs.
Change Leadership: Skilled at driving adoption, influencing stakeholders, and managing organizational change.
Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to align diverse teams and communicate complex concepts clearly.
Execution Excellence: Focused on quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Data‑Driven Decision Making: Uses metrics, trends, and insights to guide priorities and measure impact.
Substation design and construction practices.
U.S. safety regulations
Commissioning and energization processes.
Project controls and manpower planning.
Labor market dynamics in U.S. infrastructure sector.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or executive leadership training preferred
Familiarity in high-voltage substations (AIS/GIS), transmission, or HVDC strongly preferred.
Large EPC projects (utility-scale preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop a 12–18-month workforce scaling plan aligned with: Project portfolio pipeline, Construction & Commissioning schedules
Define workforce mix (e.g., protection & control engineers, primary design engineers, field specialists, commissioning specialists, site supervisors).
Identify regional deployment strategy and mobility requirements.
Establish productivity assumptions and staffing curves aligned with execution schedules.
Partner with Project Controls to align manpower forecasts with cost baselines.
Define buy, build, borrow strategy
Buy - define talent mix (early career vs. experience), onsite strategy (onsite, hybrid, remote), etc… and partner with talent acquisition to leverage most effective sources of talent
Build – look for natural feeder groups and accelerate development, leverage GSI academy to build sustainable pipeline for the future
Borrow - develop some strategic subcontractor partnerships
Partner with HR to develop role profiles and competency matrices, and partner with Total Rewards to create compensation benchmarking and accelerate time-to-hire.
Partner with University Recruiting to build relationships with Engineering universities, technical institutes, Industry associations (e.g., IEEE).
Ensure compliance with U.S. labor regulations and project-specific requirements.
Define clear competency matrices for Substation primary engineering, Protection & control engineering, Field installation specialists, Commissioning engineers.
Establish certification pathways including EHS certifications, Internal technical certifications (GSI Academy)
Develop a skills validation and authorization process for field work.
Design a structured onboarding academy (leveraging Global GSI Academy) for Entry-level engineers, Experienced lateral hires, Field specialists
Develop training modules covering Substation design fundamentals, High-voltage equipment (transformers, GIS, breakers), Protection & control systems, Site installation standards, Commissioning procedures, Quality documentation, Safety leadership and compliance
Create blended learning formats: Classroom, Virtual, Field-based mentorship, Simulation and mock-up training
Partner with GEV factories for equipment-specific training.
Establish readiness criteria before site deployment.
Ensure safety and technical qualifications are validated.
Develop a mentorship and buddy system for new hires.
Monitor early field performance and adjust training accordingly.
Define KPIs such as: Time-to-hire Time-to-field-readiness First-year retention Safety incident rates (new hires vs. baseline) Productivity ramp curves
Act as a collaborative, problem solver. Incumbent should identify issue, bring teams together, dig for root cause, solve together.
Provide monthly executive dashboards.
Adjust ramp-up plan based on project demand fluctuations.
Capture lessons learned to institutionalize workforce ramp up capability.

Benefits

great work environment
professional development
challenging careers
competitive compensation
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
permissive time off