Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist Team Lead

About the role

Our Grid Systems Integration (GSI) team is rapidly expanding across North America, and we are looking for dedicated Substation Commissioning and Power Transformer Service Technicians to help us energize the world. The GE Grid Solutions GSI North America group is currently seeking a Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist Team Lead. Reporting directly to the Field Services Team Leader for the Power Transformers (PTR) Group, the incumbent will be responsible for detail‑oriented collaboration with clients and engineering groups to ensure the erection, commissioning, and maintenance of PTR systems throughout North America. The role also includes training and supporting colleagues in performing essential tasks related to PTR installation and services processes and procedures to ensure all safety and quality procedures are followed to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PTR service technicians and equipment to perform on‑site transformer services covering new unit installation, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades.
• Lead on‑site resources of assigned crew members and subcontracted services.
• Perform daily morning tailboards with crews and/or customer resources.
• Perform daily end‑of‑day tailboards with crews and/or customer resources.
• Identify and report any EHS/HSE concerns associated with the work.
• Provide daily status update reports detailing team activities, unit status, delays, or any other critical operations related to site tasks performed by GE PTR teams.
• Operate and control vacuum processing rigs and associated equipment.
• Perform or oversee the associated field test or commissioning of associated units.
• Oversee that test technicians follow required commissioning standards and ensure submission of test results to engineering for review and confirmation.
• Annotate and edit drawings for “as built” to properly document changes made to OEM design.
• Participate in the development and improvement of standard procedures associated with transformer service.
• 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 associated with transformer services.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with specialization in Power Transformer or HV/MV apparatus, or Electrical Engineering (or High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years of PTR installation and repair experience).
• Minimum of 10 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.

Desired Skills

• Leadership experience in a high‑pressure, ever‑changing work environment with direct customer contact.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Site management and field service experience.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and one‑line diagrams.
• Resource scheduling and forecasting of required activities.
• Ability to forecast equipment requirements for job‑specific execution.
• CDL license preferred, or the ability to obtain one.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova (24/7 nurse‑based resource); access to the Employee Assistance Program (24/