Technical Leader - Fleet Management

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Technical Leader for Mechanical Sub-systems within the Troubleshooting Fleet Performance Engineering team, you will serve as the primary engineering authority for the mechanical integrity and performance of our wind turbine fleet. You will lead cross-functional efforts to identify, investigate, and resolve complex mechanical failures, drive fleet reliability improvements, and mentor junior engineers. You will bridge the gap between design engineering, field operations, and data analytics to optimize the operational life of our assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree of Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Electrical) from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Field Services or Engineering

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for mechanical sub-systems, providing authoritative solutions for complex fleet issues escalated by the Service teams.
• Lead cross-functional projects of moderate scope and risk.
• Build consensus among stakeholders and utilize expert persuasion to drive technical alignment across internal and external teams.
• Act as a technical mentor, elevating the capabilities of the team by providing guidance to less experienced engineers and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Work cross-functionally with Monitoring and Data teams to identify failure trends at an early stage.
• Support with implementing proactive technical strategies to mitigate risks before they evolve into significant business cost drivers.
• Provide direct technical supervision for fleet escalation and retrofits and validate performance improvement initiatives to ensure desired outcomes are achieved safely and effectively.
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of field troubleshooting guides, ensuring field technicians have the most accurate and actionable information.

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
• Relocation Assistance Provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior