Electrician - High Voltage Distribution

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan (401k)

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova in Schenectady, NY is seeking an Operation Support A – Load Dispatch Electrician to install, repair, and maintain electrical systems across our facilities. You will work with substations, transformers, switchgear, and control systems to ensure reliable power distribution.

The role requires 4+ years in the field, Journeyman status or equivalent training, and a willingness to work off shifts. GE Vernova offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related discipline is required.
• Journeyman card or certified training is required.
• Military A or C School or related field training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
• Operate equipment to distribute electrical power and perform switching operations.
• Inspect substations, transformers, and related equipment for malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct electrical faults and failures.
• Adhere to safety protocols and participate in EHS initiatives.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Medium voltage repair

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Plan and install wiring

Education

Associate degree

Journeyman card

Military training

Job description

Job Description Summary

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Operation Support A – Load Dispatch Electrician will install, repair, and maintain all electrical and Utilities and Facilities electrical systems and equipment. In this role you will operate equipment used in the receiving and distribution of electrical power, perform switching operations to distribute electrical power throughout the facility, and perform inspection on substations and transformers.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In Addition You Will

• Troubleshoot & repair equipment and building electrical systems. Maintain and repair electrical components such as motors, transformers, switch gear, rectifiers, control systems, motor control centers, shop machinery power feeds, and substations.
• Run conduit, replace fuses, make new electrical gear installations, troubleshoot circuitry.
• Work with schematics and wiring diagrams, order material.
• Make comprehensive inspections using a variety of inspection instruments and gauges to detect malfunctions
• Conduct transformer, substation, battery, and generator inspections.
• Analyze and diagnose cause of malfunctions, failures, and repetitive electrical problems and recommend and implement proper corrective actions
• Analyze malfunctions and execute the repair of utilities distribution control systems and install, maintain, or modify such systems
• Perform Utilities and equipment maintenance, as needed
• Plan, layout, rig, move, erect, and install complex equipment and machinery, overhead cranes, etc.
• Repair, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems at heights and in confined spaces
• Administer site wide electrical distribution Lock Out Tag Out
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and operating safely
• Train others, as necessary
• Participate in and own Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives and performance throughout the plant
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to improve quality and product flow
• Participate in lean initiatives, using 6 Sigma tools for process improvements
• Identify and implement Kaizens for continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline
• Certified training and equivalent experience (Journeyman’s card)
• Military A or C School; Training in Applicable Field.
• undefined

Desired Requirements

Ability and willingness to work off shifts and weekends

• Experience in medium voltage repair work and switching (660V-115kV)
• Minimum 4 years of industry related experience
• Experience in the Mechanical and Electrical fields

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $37.11-45.65.*

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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 October 14, 2026.

Available 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 24/8 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.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays.

New hires also 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.