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Generator Technical Field Advisor (m/f)

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Job Description Summary

Who We Are
At Steam Power we are used to change and have been continuously adapting to respond to the many factors shaping our industry. Change is how we keep pace with the world around us and ensure our long-term sustainability. To achieve this requires us adopting a strong services mindset that becomes the very DNA of Steam Power. As a result, we have become more of a services organization.
We believe our success in large part will depend on us being as diverse of a team as our customers and regardless of our role, every one of us can contribute to making Steam Power the service provider of choice by customers around the globe.

Coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools across operational or functional area. Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.

All resources, and logistics required to perform services and maintenance activities on customers' site/property. These activities contribute to, maintain, repair and refurbish sold or existing products. Includes all types of maintenance service (preventive and remedial), manage maintenance facilities and field services engineering. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

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The Generator Technical Field Advisor (TFA) provides on-site technical direction to customer-owned utility and industrial power plants for their Turbine Generator Systems. Responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID's (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram), 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.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Direct and perform repair or inspection procedures utilizing the latest electronic communication, references and documentation technologies.
  • Recognize, Predict and document potential generator failures.
  • Present to the customer accurate generator quality solutions as presented and selected by the engineering team.
  • Familiar with Power Circuit Breakers, Protective Relay Systems, AC and DC Motors / Generators, Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Working knowledge of basic electrical circuits and electrical troubleshooting
  • Working knowledge of prints/print reading, such as manufacturing drawings, P&IDs and schematic drawings
  • Participate as a Service Team member dedicated to Safety metrics.
  • Pre-outage planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures
  • Supervision of projects execution , including: generator field and stator rewinds, general generator repairs, and inspections
  • Support warranty administration and troubleshooting issues
  • Provide Supervision of the third party vendors during outages executed by Steam Power services - generator field.
  • Technical direction and guidance to craft labor in support of a power equipment outage
  • Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
  • In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
  • Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
  • A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members

Required Qualifications

  • Significant experience in Oil & Gas or power plant maintenance, turbine generator maintenance or power plant equipment installation/commissioning
  • Demonstrated progressive, responsible experience with various types of turbine generator equipment and site accountabilities is required
  • This role requires advanced experience in the Services & Field Service and Technical Advising. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

Desired Characteristics

  • Experienced level. Has the knowledge and skill to oversee outage management within a competency and may possess expertise in a secondary competency. Demonstrates mentor and team lead skills
  • Experience and training on Alstom, Siemens or other OEM equipment is preferred
  • Strong attitude to manage relationships with customers, concerning technical and contractual aspects.
  • Follow up all quality aspects according to Lean approach and GE Vernova SQDC manual and procedures
  • Working knowledge and application of EHS rules
  • Strong organizational, project management, oral/written communication and interpersonal/leadership skills
  • Strong business acumen and ability to sell GE Vernova products to the customer
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote
Job ID: GE_power-1828077988
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-15T18:31:05

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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