Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?
Looking to make a global impact and solve problems? Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.
GE Vernova Schenectady Technology Lab is looking to hire a Facility Engineer. The Facility Engineer has technical ownership of assigned tests programs that require facility modifications of existing capabilities or new capabilities including evaluation of test rig related facility engineering projects. The objective of this position is to assess incoming test requests, review with site technology labs determine test rig modifications/upgrades.
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Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide technical interface lead of assigned tests. Act as primary customer interface responsible for CTQ's & deliverables. Responsible for planning, preparation and satisfactory execution facility modifications for test programs.
- Follow/implement applicable C&DT(component development test) organization processes, including eTOS, Green tag, HazOp, Red Flag, and Tollgate Reviews.
- Understand existing test & facility capabilities.
- Collaborate with customers to design new test capabilities that can be achieved within existing capabilities or through feasible, approved extensions of lab capabilities and P&E planning.
- Work closely with technical leaders, test engineers, technicians, data acquisition/controls team and hourly trades to identify & implement test facility improvements.
- Projects manage facility related activities including the design & coordination of facility mods; operations planning and documentation.
- Provide technical lead & review of new equipment designs/ installations
- Deliver technical presentations at design & program reviews.
- Maintain Test Record File for facility modifications and ISO compliance.
- Establish work priorities consistent with Lab goals & objectives.
- Ensure technical objectives are met. Drive schedule to support financial objectives for test and facility improvements.
- Lead, organize and/or team member of design projects to prepare test rig.
- Perform test operations in support of test point matrix.
- Provide technical guidance and work planning inputs to crafts and technicians.
Required Qualifications
- BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aero Engineering or related technical discipline or minimum of 10 years of Industry related experience
Minimum of 5-8 years of Experience in Facility Operations and Maintenance (power plant operations, turbo machinery design, engineering, and/or laboratory testing)
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
- Knowledge of test methodologies, test instrumentation and measurement systems, power plant and process equipment data acquisition systems and data processing.
- Skillful problem solver and troubleshooter.
- Knowledgeable in Unigraphics and/or AutoCAD.
- Turbo machinery and/or mechanical GT/ST I&FS TA experience.
- Strong technical communication (verbal and written) and ability to lead cross-functional team; Commitment to customer, teamwork and team success.
Pay Transparency:
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is 98,400.00 - 164,000.00 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for 10% annual performance incentive.
This posting is expected to close on 06/20/2025
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's
welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e
About GE Vernova Gas Power
GE Vernova's Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry's largest installed base.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes