Material Handling Line Manager
About The Position
The Construction & Commissioning organization turns equipment into operating plants. Its Mechanical & Electrical team ensures components are received, handled, stored, and preserved correctly from factory departure through installation and commissioning. The Material Handling & Preservation Line Manager will build and lead global resource capability, working with a global team and partnering with Project Managers and customers to protect high-value equipment on major energy projects. For the Americas, the role prepares and manages requests for quotations for third-party resources, manages purchase orders for contracted resources, supports resource mobilization planning, and serves as the main contact for Project Managers on material handling and preservation needs. The role works across functions, including engineering, sourcing, and logistics, to improve standards and fulfillment of requirements, apply lessons learned, ensure team compliance with EHS and quality requirements, and support department KPIs. The role also supports global preservation demand, develops or implements a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) tool, defines and reviews preservation requirements for static and rotating equipment, and oversees site preservation activities. It ensures that handling, lifting, and storage follow OEM requirements and project specifications, and reports preservation status, deviations, and corrective actions to project teams and the Material Handling Team Leader.
Requirements
- Must have working rights in the USA.
- More than 5 years of site experience, such as in Oil & Gas or power generation.
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field, or relevant experience in project construction.
- Willingness to travel about 40% of the time, mostly within the Americas.
Nice To Haves
- Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Maintenance knowledge for static and rotating equipment.
- Experience selecting and applying preservative agents.
- Comfortable meeting and discussing with customers.
- Ability to remain effective under pressure and handle sudden increases in workload.
- Experience with third-party contractors and procurement processes (RFQ/PO).
- Knowledge of rigging, lifting, and heavy-haul practices.
- Familiarity with storage and preservation standards, OEM manuals, and site quality requirements.
- Experience on power generation construction sites (gas, steam, hydro, nuclear, or grid).
- Understanding of EHS requirements on construction sites.
- Proficiency with planning and tracking tools such as MS Project, Excel, SAP, or a maintenance management system.
- Comfortable working with a manager and team in other time zones.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage RFQs for third-party resources, from scope definition through supplier evaluation and award.
- Manage purchase orders for contracted resources, including tracking, changes, invoice checks, and closeout.
- Support development and execution of the Americas resource mobilization plan.
- Serve as the main point of contact for Project Managers on material handling and preservation needs, aligning resources with project schedules.
- Work across functions such as engineering, sourcing, and logistics to improve standards and fulfillment of requirements, and ensure lessons learned are implemented.
- Ensure the team complies with EHS and quality requirements.
- Support achievement of department KPIs.
- Support global preservation demand.
- Develop or implement an appropriate preventive-maintenance IT tool (CMMS).
- Define and review preservation requirements for static and rotating equipment from storage through installation.
- Oversee site preservation activities, including inspections, shaft rotations, and applying and renewing preservative agents.
- Ensure handling, lifting, and storage practices follow OEM requirements and project specifications.
- Report preservation status, deviations, and corrective actions to project teams and the Material Handling Team Leader.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to GE Vernova Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including 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.
- Professional development and competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
