Verkstedsmedarbeid - Workshop Associate
Job Description Summary
Do you want to play a hands-on role in powering the future by maintaining the massive machinery that keeps our world moving?
GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Workshop Associate to join our Hydro Power team based in Lier, Norway.
GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World
With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. "GE" carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" signals Earth's lush ecosystems, while "Nova" nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.
Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.
Hydro Our Hydro portfolio provides sustainable, more efficient energy solutions. We design, manufacture, and service equipment for hydroelectric power plants, helping customers deliver electricity to homes, industries, and communities worldwide.
Job Description
Let's Talk about the Role
The Workshop Associate will perform essential maintenance, repairs, and quality oversight for our heavy-duty hydroelectric equipment.
You will act as a vital member of our Lier workshop team, ensuring our specialized machinery and tools are serviced to the highest standards. In this role, you will combine technical precision with a proactive approach to safety and quality, ensuring that our hydropower solutions continue to support a sustainable energy future across Norway and the Nordics.
How You Will Make a Difference
- Maintaining high standards of service and repair for large-scale hydropower machinery and specialized workshop tools.
- Planning tasks and managing resource requirements to ensure efficient workflow and project delivery.
- Collaborating closely with our quality teams to implement improvements and maintain technical excellence.
- Championing a strong safety culture by serving as a resource for health, safety, and environment (HSE) training and best practices.
- Supporting field operations through occasional short-term service visits to hydropower sites across the region.
Skills for Success
You should be a collaborative and detail-oriented technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced workshop environment, with:
- The ability to perform technical inspections, measurements, and maintenance on complex mechanical components.
- The capability to navigate computer systems effectively for planning and reporting.
- An understanding of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in an industrial setting.
- An expertise in workshop tools and equipment, ideally supported by relevant mechanical certifications (such as a crane or forklift license).
- A keen interest in continuous improvement and contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.
A formal trade certificate as an Industrial Mechanic is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
Where and how you'll work
This is a permanent position based in our Lier office.
Our Culture
Every action shapes our future. That's why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.
Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.
Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world's electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!
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We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We're committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.
We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.
Inclusion & Diversity
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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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
- 401(K) With Company Matching
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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