Entry Level Technical Field Advisor (TFA) Steam Turbine

General Electric (GE) Qatar; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Technical Field Advisor to lead on-site Steam Power activities across customer sites in the U.S. and Canada, with up to 80% travel.

The role emphasizes installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical reporting, ensuring safe, efficient operation while coordinating third-party tasks and delivering formal technical documentation. The candidate should have a Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent experience) and be willing to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with GPA ≥ 3.0 or 4+ years field experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Travel 80%

On-site install

Troubleshooting

Technical reporting

Steam turbines

Diagrams reading

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering or related

HS Diploma / GED +4 years experience

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. 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.

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.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.

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.

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.

Please Note: If being hired to United States location- GE 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 background investigation and drug screen.

If hired in the U.S. - The salary for this position is $70,000-75,000 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

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

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 insurance, life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

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.

This job posting will close Dec 30, 2026

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 background investigation and drug screen.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

In addition: The salary for this position is $70,000-75,000 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

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

• 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.

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.