Entry Level Technical Field Advisor (TFA) Steam Turbine
About The Position
GE Vernova is committed to addressing the climate crisis by electrifying the world and helping to decarbonize it. The Technical Field Advisor (TFA) provides on-site technical direction to customer-owned utility and industrial power plants for their Steam Turbine Generator System(s). This role involves reviewing plant engineering documents, troubleshooting systems and equipment, and managing resources to ensure work is completed according to contractual requirements. The primary responsibility is the safe maintenance and repair of power generation equipment. This position is available remotely within the U.S. with an expected travel of 80% annually, primarily within the U.S. and Canada, but may include international travel. Continuous employment is dependent on successful completion of formal training provided by General Electric. Candidates may receive offers of employment at varying levels of seniority based on qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university with a 3.0 or higher GPA; or a High School Diploma / GED with 4+ years of experience in a Field Services or power generation equipment maintenance role.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on customer sites.
- Technically oriented, fast-learner, self-starter.
- Solid understanding of Steam Turbine Operation and Controlling Parameters OR Steam Boiler Operational Principals.
- Strong technical skill in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical flow and instrument diagrams, dial and laser alignment, and thermal growth equipment.
Responsibilities
- Manage, perform, coordinate, and/or monitor Steam Power site activities.
- Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment and ongoing preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration after installation.
- Respond to requests for emergency repairs and services to troublesome equipment.
- Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance at customer's sites.
- Perform administrative functions such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheets and expense sheets.
- Sign off on all changes implemented.
- Troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for a wide range of equipment vintage.
- Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and as a reference for future outages.
- Ensure all parts needed for the job are shipped to the site.
- Perform aftermarket upgrades that need to be performed at the site level.
- Supervise critical tasks when these activities are performed by third parties (e.g., measuring, dimensional checks).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time-off for vacation or illness
- 12 paid holidays
- 40 hours of personal business time
- 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law)
- Two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
