Services Development Lab Lead Engineer

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Services Development Lab Lead Engineer will lead and support projects related to detection, repair, and retrofit technology for onshore wind turbines. They will work cross functionally within the Fleet Performance Management (FPM) and broader engineering organization to efficiently prototype ideas and analyze and test solutions for high priority problems in GEV test labs and in installed wind turbines. A position at this level will have some autonomy to make decisions and will be expected to build their technical skillset by working closely with more senior engineers. This engineer will help mentor newer engineers in certain areas of expertise. This engineer must be able to locate and digest complex technical information and be able to produce strong technical documentation. A position at this level requires excellent interpersonal skills and requires the ability to lead some meetings with engineers, customers, and leadership. This engineer will be expected to lead small teams during projects, and seek consensus in multi-disciplinary settings to form concise next steps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 8 years of experience in Wind or other similar industry)
• Minimum of 4 years experience in the wind industry or other similar industry
• Willing and able to travel up to 25% domestically
• Must be physically able and willing to climb and perform work inside an installed GEV onshore wind turbine

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
• Strong data analytics and presentation skills.
• Should be able to summarize complex data sets or topics into clear and concise presentations and recommendations.
• Strong background in mechanical equipment (electrical/controls experience is a plus)
• Experience with Fleet management including issue resolution, root cause analysis, and/or projects utilizing available data to make decisions

Responsibilities

• Develop and support detection, repair, and retrofit solutions for high priority issues and opportunities in the GEV wind turbine fleet
• Collaborate across FPM and larger wind engineering organization to track emerging issues and new technologies where high reward prototype & trial opportunities exist.
• Prioritize top issues with organized and quantitative methods.
• Analyze operating turbine data and lab test data to formulate clear and data-driven next steps
• Travel to GEV test labs and travel to installed wind turbines to trial and develop solutions
• Produce documentation for engineering or leadership facing presentations as well as field procedures, balancing highly technical information and practical and safe execution

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
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree