Lead Transformer Field Team – HV Power Systems

GE Vernova; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks an experienced Transformer Team Leader to direct site activities for installation, overhaul, testing, maintenance, and commissioning of large power transformers, autotransformers, and shunt reactors. The role focuses on safe handling, oil processing, electrical testing, and customer handover of critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities include leading site teams, coordinating daily activities, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical field experience in transformer manufacturing, maintenance, or commissioning.
• 6–10+ years of hands-on field experience in high-voltage power transformer installation, overhaul, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead site execution, installation, assembly, oil processing (drying/vacuum filling), testing, and commissioning of power transformers and shunt reactors.
• Coordinate daily site activities, heavy lifting plans, and transformer erection schedules.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and perform root cause analysis (RCA).
• Manage punch lists, NCRs, technical queries, site instructions, and assembly documentation.

Skills

Transformer installation experience

Leadership

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

GE Vernova seeks an experienced Transformer Team Leader to direct site activities for installation, overhaul, testing, maintenance, and commissioning of large power transformers, autotransformers, and shunt reactors. The role focuses on safe handling, oil processing, electrical testing, and customer handover of critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities include leading site teams, coordinating daily activities, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost