O&M Deployment Leader

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

About The Position

The O&M Deployment Leader leads and supports the development and deployment of new technologies and tooling for GE Vernova’s global Wind Service Operations, Maintenance & Upgrades (OM&U) business, with a focus on robotics and automation. The role also leads lean efforts for new and existing processes and capabilities to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). The leader serves as the primary liaison between Global Wind Services OM&U and Wind Engineering for automation and new-technology programs. Responsibilities span global validations and beta trials, follow-up action plans and continuous improvement, training strategy and delivery, and full operational deployment—including cost-benefit alignment, procurement, logistics, team requirements, maintenance and spare-part protocols, and regional operating strategies. The role may provide technical direction and off-hour remote or on-site support when needed to help ensure work is completed safely, with quality, and to standards. It also leads lean initiatives, develops and deploys new processes and repair solutions, and supports their global implementation. The position requires willingness to travel 50% of the time, including internationally, in compliance with company travel and tax policies. GE Vernova states that relocation assistance is provided. The stated U.S.-based pay range is $78,800 to $131,200, with possible geographic salary differentials and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of Wind industry experience.
Ability and willingness to travel 50% of the time, including international travel, and comply with relevant company travel and tax policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
Hands-on Wind Service troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
For GE employees: graduate of REDP (Renewable Energy Development Program), RELP (Renewable Energy Leadership Program), or FEP (Field Engineering Program).
Repair and/or Robotics Engineering experience.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Proficiency in technical writing and process documentation.
Project coordination, change management, influencing, and leadership skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Self-starter able to work with limited supervision.
Safety conscious and detail orientated.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to work across functions and levels as part of a team.
Lean, Six Sigma certification, or equivalent quality certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between Global Wind Services OM&U and Wind Engineering for O&M automation and new-technology programs.
Lead global validations and beta periods for tooling and process products, coordinating teams, trial locations, logistics, work instructions, execution, data collection, and reporting.
Complete action plans following tool and process validations and lead continuous improvements based on feedback to meet critical-to-quality requirements.
Establish global training requirements and strategy for new products, including curricula, training levels, global training sessions, and knowledge transfer for product use, handling, and maintenance.
Lead full operational deployment, including cost-benefit alignment, procurement planning, logistics, team requirements, maintenance and spare-part protocols, training plans, and regional operating strategies.
Provide technical direction, including off-hour remote and on-site support when technical uncertainties or emergent issues arise, to help ensure tasks are completed safely, with quality, and within standards.
Lead continuous improvement and lean efforts for new and existing capabilities, including creating detailed PSRs, leading Kaizens, and developing and deploying standards to improve SQDC.
Develop new processes and repair solutions and deploy them globally.

Benefits

Relocation assistance.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to 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.