Repair & NPI Deployment Leader

About the role

The Repair & NPI Deployment Leader will lead and support the development and deployment of new repairs and tooling for our Global Onshore Wind Services & Installation Business with a focus on Craneless MCU. They will also lead Operations Maintenance & Upgrades lean efforts for new and existing process/capabilities to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, & Cost.

Responsibilities

• Primary liaison between Global Services & Projects (Operations, Tooling Centers, EHS) and Wind Engineering (Repair & Installation Technology, Product Engineering, FPM) in the areas of tool / repair process developments & deployment.
• Lead Global Validations & Beta Period of tooling/process products by working with Repair & Installation Engineering, Product Line, Regional Execution Teams, EHS and etc. to ensure timely and realistic trials; this will include the establishment of validation teams, identification of site / location, logistics, work instructions, execution and data collection / report outs.
• Lead and complete action plan following tool/process validations as well as lead continuous improvements as new feedback are received to meet all CTQs.
• Establish global training requirements & strategy for new tool / repair products; this will include building a curriculum, creating training levels, leading training sessions globally, & any additional knowledge transfer of use, handling, and maintenance of new tool / repair products.
• Lead full operational deployment to include cost/benefit alignment, procurement planning, logistics requirements, team requisites, maintenance/spare part protocols/execution plans, creation/execution of training plans and optimized regional operation strategies for the product/process.
• Provide technical direction when required to include off hour remote and on-site support when technical uncertainties and/or as emergent issues arise to ensure the tasks can be completed safely, with quality, and within the standards.
• Lead continuous improvement/lean efforts for new and existing capabilities to include creation of detailed PSRs, leading Kaizens, and developing/deploying new standards to improve SQDC.
• Lead and self-develop new processes/repairs solutions and deploy globally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university or college (OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Repair or Installation Field Engineering experience).
• Ability and willingness to travel 50% of the time, which includes international travel and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Liftra Self Hoisting Crane development or execution experience.
• Crane-less Major Component Exchange development or exchange experience.
• Major Component Exchange and/or Installation field execution experience.
• REDP (Renewable Energy Development Program), RELP (Renewable Energy Leadership Program), FEP (Field Engineering Program) graduate (GE Employee’s only).
• Repair or Installation 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 / Leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Safety conscious.
• Detail orientated.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
• Leverage Lean, Six Sigma certification or equivalent quality certification.

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.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

Pay

The pay range for this position is between $91,400.00 and $152,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.