Maintenance Technician

gevernova; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. The role involves assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment, following safety procedures and internal maintenance schedules.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing and 2+ years of PLC exposure, with strong troubleshooting and teamwork skills. Willingness to work varied shifts is required; relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of PLC experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical/mechanical equipment and fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance per internal schedule.
• Read equipment manuals and schematics to perform maintenance tasks.
• Respect safety and environmental rules per internal procedures.
• Detect deviations affecting equipment performance or lifetime and report them.
• Suggest improvements to increase equipment and people efficiency.
• Support site with special assignments from Maintenance Manager.
• Be flexible with shifts, including nights and weekends when needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting & diagnostics

Read schematics

Lockout/Tag-out

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lotus Notes

Microsoft Office

Web interfaces

Job description

Job Description Summary

Come bring your energy to change the world. Grid solutions, part of GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technology and accelerate the energy transition.

Job Description

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical/mechanical, equipment, machines, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance as defined by internal schedule
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical schematics, mechanical schematics and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Be example in respecting Safety and Environmental rules defined per internal procedure
• Detect and report any deviations which could impart our equipment performance and/or lifetime
• Suggest improvements to increase equipment and people efficiency
• Perform any special assignments assigned by the Maintenance Manager to support site
• Willingness to work in various shifts as needed by the management
• Requires a flexible work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to support operating schedule and the needs of the facility

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing maintenance duties within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2 years of PLC experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrate superior troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to identify root cause and resolution of equipment issues
• Read and interpret equipment schematics and manuals
• Perform equipment lockout/tag-out activities to safely de-energize equipment in accordance with plant program
• Proficient computer skills (Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Web interfaces) and responsive, customer-centric communication
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

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 July 29, 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 24/7 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. 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.