Repair Development Center Technician

Job Description Summary

Role Summary
The role of the repair development center technician is to support the RDC The Repair Development Center (RDC) Technician for GE Vernova Wind Energy, supports the RDC Operations leader, the repair technology team, and satellite wind services teams. This role will primarily operate in the RDC shop in Schenectady, NY, focusing on the essential functions and responsibilities listed below.

Job Description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Work with RDC Operations leader to sustain a world class level of operation & shop functionality
• Work with engineers to fabricate prototypes
• Perform wind equipment setup for testing and training
• Perform continual facility Improvements
• Maintain facility inventory
• Maintain facility organization/cleanliness
• Assist in shipping and receiving
• Assist in facility tours
• Assist in hands on training

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (technical training or certifications are preferred)
• Minimum 6 years of Field Services, or hands on experience (mechanical technician, fabricator, mechanic, aircraft technicians, etc.).

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 10% of the time as required.
• Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work at heights.
• Ability and willingness to support physical necessity of shop-work (i.e., handling rigging, visual inspection, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to operate heavy equipment

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or equivalent) or other technical discipline from an accredited university or college
• Mechanical knowledge, electrical aptitude and ability to read schematics
• Wind turbine knowledge
• Familiarity with and ability to operate basic hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping equipment - 3D printers, Laser Cutters, wood routers, etc.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment - mills, lathes, welders, plasma cutters, CNC machines, etc.
• Familiarity with how to program and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic power tool experience & knowledge.
• Familiarity with and ability to identify and setup rigging for lifting operations up to 200t.
• Familiarity with and ability to operate multiple crane types up to 200t.
• Familiarity with basic Engineering principles
• Desire to experiment and prototype new solutions
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills with simple, creative solutions
• Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision.
• Ability and willingness to read, interpret technical drawing, manuals, procedures, and regulations.
• PC proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Proven record of being team oriented and results driven.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with a wide variety of organizations and individuals in global locations.

• Ability and willingness to challenge status quo, without allegiance to past or current practices and technology, to get to the best GE products.
• Creative and open mindset.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 10% of the time as required.
• Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work at heights.

For candidates applying to this U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 USD Annually.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 11, 2026.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Client-provided location(s): Schenectady, NY

Job ID: GE_power-677241977

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-12T18:33:28