Gas & Steam Turbine Controls Instructor

FieldCore; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,600 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, 0%

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Bonus or incentive program

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

FieldCore is seeking a Technical Field Instructor III to deliver state-of-the-art training on gas turbine installation, operation, maintenance and repair at the Houston Learning Center and to maintain lab equipment. The instructor will act as a SME with internal teams to improve content and delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or related field (or 7 years’ equivalent experience), 5 years of field service/engineering experience, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical fields (or 7 years of equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of field service or engineering experience in relevant technology.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost as enabler of One Field Services priorities.
• Design, develop, updating and delivery of training for gas turbine, steam turbine, generators and/or CC installation, operation, maintenance and/or repair.
• Use learners' reaction and learning data to recommend areas for instructor improvement, curriculum or other changes.
• Balance a variety of learning and delivery methodologies (virtual, classroom, hands on, augmented reality, mentoring) to enhance engagement.
• Support as SME in the technology and liaise with other teams to create or modify training content and delivery methods.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are part of learning objectives; enforce during training.
• Integrate Field Engineering e-tools, reporting systems, service notices, and other processes into training programs.
• Maintain accurate training records, update course materials, and evaluate student performance.
• Provide feedback to Training and Development Managers and student leaders; escalate issues pro-actively.
• Travel may be required; weekend and overtime work may be needed.

Skills

English fluency

Field service experience

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical / scientific fields

Job description

The ideal candidate has Gas Turbine Controls experience. Preference to candidates in Houston, but not required.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.

Job Summary

The Technical Field Instructor III will provide state-of-the-art technical training on {Technology} installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to internal or customer students. This role includes the management and upkeep of lab equipment at the Houston Learning Center. The Technical Field Instructor III will contribute as a subject matter expert (SME) with various internal teams to improve training content and delivery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver training for internal and/or customer participants focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost as enabler of One Field Services business priorities.
• Support the design, development, updating and delivery of training for gas turbine, steam turbine, generators and/or combined cycle installation, operation, maintenance and/or repair including preparation of classroom, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of required equipment.
• Use participants' reaction and learning data to recommend areas for instructor improvement, instructional method, curriculum or other changes.
• Balance a variety of learning and delivery methodologies (virtual, classroom, hands on, augmented reality, mentoring, etc) as options to enhance participant engagement and learning efficacy.
• Support as subject matter expert in the technology and liaise with other teams in the creation or modification of training content, delivery methods and other continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are part of the learning objectives of the participants. Enforce all company policies and procedures during the execution of the training.
• Integrate Field Engineering e-tools, reporting systems, service notices, and other business processes into training programs where applicable.
• Maintain accurate training records, update course materials, and evaluate student performance.
• Provide feedback about students to Training and Development Managers and students people leaders when required. Escalate students lack of pre-requisites or performance pro-actively and timely in order not to impact other students as well as allow proper time for remediation.
• Travel may be required.
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.
• You may be assigned other duties as per organizational priorities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical / scientific fields (or at least 7 years of equivalent professional experience in the relevant technology in installations, operations, maintenance and/or repairs).
• Minimum of 5 years of field service or engineering experience in relevant technology related to installation, operation, maintenance or repairs.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.

Desired Characteristics

• Previous technical instructor or adult learning delivery experience.
• Adult Learning Strategies Certification
• Energy field service, field engineering, or installation and commissioning of GE Energy Turbine products and GE excitation, controls, mechanical, Heavy Duty Excitation, Turbine Operations and Maintenance
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and planning skills
• Proven ability and track record to produce and deliver results
• Strong computer skills with Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Familiar with excitation, controls, or mechanical operation, and control philosophies
• Self-starter with proven experience managing multiple tasks
• Initiative to learn and apply state-of-the-art technology / concepts in the day-to-day requirements of this position
• Strong analytical skills working independently and in a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey technical concepts to business, technical/technical writing personnel and presentation skills to an audience with a wide range of experience levels

Compensation And Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $83,600 to $138,000. This is an exempt from overtime position. FieldCore benefits include insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), retirement savings, health and Wellness reimbursement, and a bonus or incentive program. Eligibility for FieldCore benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable benefits plan.

FieldCore is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.