Field Service Technician - Hydropower Plants

GE; Lier; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Field Service Technician to support hydro equipment in Norway, Sweden, and Finland from our Lier base. The role involves maintenance, installation, and repair of heavy rotating equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and operational excellence.

You will work in a hybrid model, traveling to project sites, collaborating with diverse teams and suppliers, and contributing to reliable energy generation.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or repair of rotating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting.
• Full proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish and good English.
• Willing to travel extensively for field assignments.
• Formal mechanical trade certificate is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex service, maintenance, and repair tasks on rotating equipment.
• Install new components and generator systems.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions quickly.
• Maintain high safety standards per HSE protocols across sites.
• Collaborate with teams and suppliers to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Rotating equipment maintenance

English reading of technical docs

MS Word & Excel

Norwegian/Swedish/Danish fluency

Mechanical trade knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Mechanical trade certificate (fagbrev)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to power the energy transition while working on some of the most impressive machinery in the hydropower industry?

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Field Service Technician to join our REN HYD-CC-EMEA 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 and build advanced technologies for gravitas and pumped hydro power plants, as well as providing specialized service and rehabilitation for existing assets worldwide.

Job Description

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Field Service Technician will perform complex field maintenance, installation, and repair on vital hydropower equipment to ensure long‑term, reliable energy generation.

You will act as a key technical presence in the field, working on equipment ranging from individual components to machines weighing up to 500 tons. You will be instrumental in the assembly of new generators, the revision of existing assets, and the execution of critical maintenance tasks—all while ensuring the highest standards of safety and operational excellence across project sites in Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Executing complex service, maintenance, and repair tasks on rotating equipment such as generators, motors, and turbines.
• Performing precise installation of new components and generator systems.
• Conducting expert troubleshooting to identify issues and implement effective solutions quickly.
• Maintaining high-quality standards through specialized tasks like CO2 cleaning and stator/rotor painting.
• Collaborating with a diverse team of colleagues and external suppliers to deliver projects on time and to specification.
• Championing a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols at all times.

Special Role Requirements

• Able to travel extensively to and from projects and various field assignments.
• Willing to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required by field assignments.
• Ability to spend considerable time away from home for training and field assignments.

Skills for Success

You should be a dedicated technical professional with:

• The ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical systems.
• The capability to read and interpret technical documentation in English.
• An understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting and documentation.
• Full proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, and good understanding of English.
• An expertise in the maintenance or repair of rotating equipment.
• A keen interest in contributing to a sustainable future within the hydropower sector.
• A formal mechanical trade certificate (fagbrev) is a great advantage, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements. If you have relevant field experience with rotating equipment, we encourage you to apply.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Lier office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you the flexibility to balance your time between project sites, our office, and home. Ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical systems, Ability to read and interpret technical documentation in English, Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Full proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, Good understanding of English, Expertise in maintenance or repair of rotating equipment, Willingness to travel extensively and work holidays/weekends/overtime, Mechanical trade certificate (fagbrev) is an advantage