Entry Level Technical Field Advisor

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Job Description

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.

If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.

Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. Learn more at www.gevernova.com

Job Description Summary

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). The TFA is responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID’s, troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete the work scope according to contractual requirements. The primary responsibility of the TFA is to safely manage the maintenance and repair of the various equipment used in power generation applications. You may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our Steam Power vision and align with our organization’s core values.

This position is available remotely within the U.S. and expected to travel 80% annually. Travel will primarily be within the U.S. but may include international travel to Canada.

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 the candidate’s qualifications and relatable experience.

Your Role:

  • 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 sheet and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis.
  • Signs off on all changes implemented.
  • Knowledge to troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for wide range of equipment vintage.
  • Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and 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 (as measuring, dimensional checks, other considered by the management).

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) 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 to obtain Unescorted Security Clearance to Nuclear Facilities across NAM

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working on customer sites.
  • Technically oriented, fast-learner, self-starter (need people who need little direction, willing to do self-study, self-directed)
  • 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.
  • Employment is contingent upon acceptable results of your pre-employment background and drug screening (to be taken within 48 hours of your receipt of the test paperwork). You may receive specialized classroom and laboratory training to prepare you for your assignment. You will be expected to complete periodic training to meet competency requirements for the position. All training courses attended must be successfully completed as a minimum requirement for employment.

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