Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist 3

Regional and national travel across North America. Long-term installation projects with rotational schedules: four weeks on-site and one week working at home throughout the project life cycle. Guaranteed base salary plus eligibility for overtime and per diem. Typical on-site work is 12-hour days, up to six days per week. Emergency call-out services may be required to support 24/7 customer production needs. Position is assigned to the service center in the Humble/Houston, Texas area.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site transformer services covering new unit installation, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades.
• Assist with team leader(s) on-site resources of assigned crew members and subcontracted services.
• Attend daily morning tailboards with crew members and/or customer resources to outline daily activities.
• Identify and report any EHS/HSE concerns associated with job scope.
• Assist with the operation and control of vacuum processing rigs and associated equipment.
• Assist and/or oversee field testing or commissioning of associated units.
• Participate in the development and improvement of standard procedures for transformer installation and maintenance services.
• Provide technical assistance in the preparation and submission of technical documents.
• Participate in the development of inspection criteria in collaboration with external and internal customers for transformer services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical field with specialization in Power Transformer or HV/MV apparatus, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and years of experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of field experience with specific mechanical and/or electrical experience related to power transformers or other Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment such as high voltage breakers, switchgear, and associated devices.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.

Skills

• Mechanical experience via technical training institutes and/or military services with proven field experience.
• Leadership experience; ability to step in and cover for team leads at minimal notice.
• Effective communication skills.
• IT/computer savvy; experience with multiple software applications.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• CDL license preferred, or ability to obtain.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits: GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching and retirement contributions, plus Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability benefits, and life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 40 hours of personal business time and 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law).
• Two weeks of annual vacation (may be pro-rated based on start date).

Pay

Guaranteed base salary compensation plus eligibility for overtime and per diem. Geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Schedule

• Rotational schedule: four weeks on-site and one week working at home throughout the project life cycle.
• Typical on-site work: 12-hour days, up to six days per week.
• Emergency call-out services may be required to support 24/7 customer production needs.