Field Technician

GE Vernova; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Field Technician to safely install, maintain, and repair heavy rotating machinery used in power generation. You will work closely with Supervisors, EHS personnel, and Operations to ensure equipment reliability and safety.

Key tasks include reading blueprints, installing and aligning equipment, performing mechanical/electrical maintenance, and coordinating with shipping/receiving for parts. Willingness to travel and work overtime is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years in maintenance, installation, or dismantling of industrial equipment.
• Proven ability to disassemble, overhaul and reassemble rotating machinery.
• Flexibility to travel and work non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, schematic drawings and technical documentation to determine proper work procedures.
• Install machinery and equipment according to layouts and drawings.
• Dismantle and assemble machinery using hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Move machinery using hoists and cranes; align using precision tools.
• Inspect parts with measuring equipment and ensure quality.
• Handle shipping/receiving and inventory of tools and supplies.
• Travel and be away from home for extended periods as required.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or technical degree

Tools

Dial indicators

Calipers

Torque wrenches

Hoists & cranes

Laser alignment equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Field Technician,you will safely accomplish the installation, maintenance and repair of the heavy rotating machinery used mainly in power generation applications.Turbine Mechanics work closely with Supervisors, EHS personnel, and the Operations Department to achieve these goals. You may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints, schematic drawings and technical documentation to determine proper work procedures.
• Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and other drawings in industrial establishments.
• Dismantle and assemble machinery and equipment using a variety of hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs on power tools, hand tools and training equipment.
• Move machinery and equipment using hoists, cranes, chain falls and trucks.
• Align machinery and equipment using hoists, squares, rules, micrometers, plumb bobs, dial indicators and/or laser alignment equipment.
• Perform machining and welding operations for making various parts for lab and shop training equipment
• Perform material and machine inspections using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, rules, calipers, protractors, and torque wrenches.
• Responsible for shipping and receiving all major pieces for T&DC, plus all shipping, receiving, inventory, and control of tools, equipment and supplies
• Determine equipment specifications and prepare parts lists for purchasing, consisting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic devices as needed to complete assigned projects.
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Availability to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments – Field

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or an associate degree from a relevant technical department
• Minimum 2 years of experience in maintenance, installation or dismantling of industrial equipment
• Proven ability to disassemble, overhaul, and reassemble complex rotating machinery
• High flexibility, no travel restrictions
• Valid driver’s license

Desired Characteristics:

• Manage time-sensitive tasks and maintain a schedule within operationally challenging environments
• Willingness to travel extensively to projects and various assignments.
• A strong ownership and work ethic
• Good verbal communication skills and critical thinking ability
• Proficient mechanical/technical skills
• Driven to learn and solve problems with willingness of communicating with internal and external customers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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