Entry Level Technical Field Advisor

GE Vernova; Canada; Remote; CAD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Technical Field Advisor at GE Vernova, you will play a crucial role in managing site activities related to power generation. This position involves installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for steam turbine systems, requiring a strong technical background and a passion for sustainable energy solutions. You will work remotely but will travel frequently across Canada and the U.S. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the energy transition while furthering your professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required; High School Diploma with 4+ years experience acceptable.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Ability to obtain security access to nuclear power plants.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Steam Power site activities.
• Perform installation, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Provide technical instruction to customer representatives.

Skills

Technical Skills

Troubleshooting

Installation

Preventive Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.

If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.

Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. Learn more at www.gevernova.com

The Technical Field Advisor (TFA) provides on-site technical direction to customer-owned utility and industrial power plants for their Steam Turbine Generator System(s). The TFA is responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID’s, 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. The primary responsibility of the TFA is to safely manage the maintenance and repair of the various equipment used in power generation applications. You may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our Steam Power vision and align with our organization’s core values.

This position is available remotely within the U.S. and expected to travel 80% annually. Travel will primarily be within the U.S. and Canada but may include international travel.

Continuous employment is dependent on successful completion of formal training provided by General Electric.

Candidates may receive offers of employment at varying levels of seniority based on the candidate’s qualifications and relatable experience.

The expected Start Date of this position is Monday August 4th, 2025.

Job Description

Your Role:

• Manage, perform, coordinate, and/or monitor Steam Power site activities.
• Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment and ongoing preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration after installation.
• Respond to requests for emergency repairs and services to troublesome equipment.
• Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance at customer's sites.
• Perform administrative functions such as: writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis.
• Signs off on all changes implemented.
• Knowledge to troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for wide range of equipment vintage.
• Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and a reference for future outages.
• Ensure all parts needed for the job are shipped to the site.
• Perform aftermarket upgrades that need to be performed at the site level.
• Supervise critical tasks when these activities are performed by third parties (as measuring, dimensional checks, other considered by the management).
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university with a 3.0 or higher GPA; or a High School Diploma / GED with 4+ years of experience in a Field Services or power generation equipment maintenance role.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without the need of sponsorship now or in the future
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working on customer sites.
• Technically oriented, fast-learner, self-starter (need people who need little direction, willing to do self-study, self-directed)
• Solid understanding of Steam Turbine Operation and Controlling Parameters OR Steam Boiler Operational Principals
• Strong technical skill in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical flow and instrument diagrams dial and laser alignment and thermal growth equipment.
• Ability to travel 80% of your time annually across North America
• Ability to obtain unescorted security access to nuclear power plants in both the U.S.A and Canada is a must
  
  

Employment is contingent upon acceptable results of your pre-employment background and drug screening (to be taken within 48 hours of your receipt of the test paperwork). You may receive specialized classroom and laboratory training to prepare you for your assignment. You will be expected to complete periodic training to meet competency requirements for the position. All training courses attended must be successfully completed as a minimum requirement for employment.

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.

Please Note: If being hired to Canada location, you must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

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).

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

• This is a remote position
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation

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