Emergent Repair Technical Leader

Job Description Summary

The Repair Development Engineering team creates the processes, and tools required for unplanned maintenance-including Major Component Exchanges and uptower repairs-for GE Vernova's (GEV) Onshore and Offshore Wind fleet. As the Emergent Repair Technical Leader (TL), you will lead a team dedicated to high-priority, urgent technical issues that fall outside traditional New Product Introduction (NPI) cycles. You will act as the primary filter for incoming requests, defining scope, project requirements, and execution strategies. You will set the bar for technical rigor, risk mitigation, and documentation standards. In this role, you will collaborate across the organization, providing technical guidance to our Repair Development Centers (RDCs) and partnering with Installation Engineering, Regional Field Repair Operations (FRO), and technical leadership to ensure safety and excellence in every deployment.

Job Description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Maximize the impact of Repair Technology on fleet performance through Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Financial metrics (e.g., Cost Avoidance, Variable Cost Productivity).
• Operational Intake: Lead the end-to-end process for triaging, prioritizing, and scoping emergent field issues that require Repair Development expertise.
• Technical Excellence: Design, develop, and validate repair processes and tools, ensuring they meet rigorous safety and functional requirements.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical direction to a global team; review and approve deliverables to ensure compliance and technical accuracy.
• Standardization: Establish and maintain best practices for Design Reviews, eDRB, and PLM. Own the standard work and risk mitigation strategies specifically for emergent repair operations.
• Collaboration: Act as a technical advisor for RDC shop activities and facilitate cross-functional design workshops using Design Thinking principles to drive efficiency and customer value.
• Growth & Development: Participate in operations planning (SII/Op Plan) and stay abreast of industry/academic technological trends to keep the team at the forefront of repair innovation.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience.

• Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work at heights.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 20% of the time as required.

• Proven experience in Tool/Repair Design and Development.
• Strong proficiency in Structural Design with FEA and 3D Modeling.
• Expertise in Wind Turbine Product/Services and hands-on service/repair experience.
• Experience leveraging AI/Generative tools to accelerate design cycles or automate data analysis.
• Familiarity with empathic design and working in a dynamic industrial shop environment.
• Deep understanding of GEV business tools and practices.

• Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and business skills with the ability to interact effectively with both senior management and hourly technicians.
• Proven project and program leadership experience.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, global environment across a wide variety of organizations.
• Creative, open mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo to deliver superior product outcomes.
• Team-oriented with a record of driving results through simple, creative problem-solving.