O&M Deployment Leader

GE Vernova, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an O&M Deployment Leader to drive the development and deployment of robotics and automation for the Wind Service OM&U business worldwide. You will coordinate tooling, enable new technologies, and lead lean initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.

This role requires collaboration across engineering, product lines, EHS and regional teams, building training curriculums, coordinating deployments, and providing on-site and remote support to ensure successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a High School Diploma with 4 years Wind industry experience
• Travel 50% of the time, including international travel, per policies

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between Global Wind Services OM&U and Wind Engineering for automation programs.
• Lead validation and beta periods for tooling and processes with cross-functional teams to ensure trials and data collection.
• Drive action plans after validations and lead continuous improvements to meet CTQs.
• Establish global training requirements and strategy for new products, including curriculum and levels.
• Oversee full deployment: procurement, logistics, training plans, and regional operation strategies.
• Provide technical direction with remote and on-site support to resolve uncertainties safely and with quality.
• Lead lean improvement efforts, Kaizens, and new standards to improve SQDC.
• Develop and deploy new processes and repair solutions globally.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Technical writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety conscious

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

RELP/REDP/FEP graduate (GE employees only)

Tools

Robotics engineering

Process documentation tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The O&M Deployment Leader will lead and support the development and deployment of new technologies and tooling for our global Wind Service OM&U Business, with a focus on robotics and automation. They will also lead Operations Maintenance & Upgrades lean efforts for new and existing processes/capabilities to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, & Cost.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As the Services O&M Deployment Leader, you will:

• Be the primary liaison between the Global Wind Services OM&U (Operations, Tooling Centers, EHS) and Wind Engineering (Systems Engineering, ARC, Repair & Installation Technology, Product Line, FPM) in the areas of O&M automation & new technology programs.
• Lead Global Validations & Beta Period of tooling/process products by working with Wind Engineering, Product Line, Regional Execution Teams, EHS and etc. to ensure timely and realistic trials; this will include the establishment of validation teams, identification of site / location, logistics, work instructions, execution and data collection / report outs
• Lead and complete action plan following tool/process validations as well as lead continuous improvements as new feedback is received to meet all CTQs
• Establish global training requirements & strategy for new products; this will include building a curriculum, creating training levels, leading training sessions globally, & any additional knowledge transfer of use, handling, and maintenance of new tool / automation products.
• Lead full operational deployment to include cost/benefit alignment, procurement planning, logistics requirements, team requisites, maintenance/spare part protocols/execution plans, creation/execution of training plans and optimized regional operation strategies for the product/process.
• Provide technical direction when required to include off-hour remote and on-site support when technical uncertainties and/or as emergent issues arise to ensure the tasks can be completed safely, with quality, and within the standards
• Lead continuous improvement/lean efforts for new and existing capabilities to include creation of detailed PSRs, leading Kaizens, and developing/deploying new standards to improve SQDC
• Lead and self-develop new processes/repairs solutions and deploy globally

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college (OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Wind industry experience)
• Ability and willingness to travel 50% of the time, which includes international travel and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
• Wind Service troubleshooting & maintenance hand-on experience
• REDP (Renewable Energy Development Program), RELP (Renewable Energy Leadership Program), FEP (Field Engineering Program) graduate (GE Employee's only)
• Repair and/or Robotics Engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Proficiency in technical writing and process documentation
• Project coordination / Change Management / Influencing / Leadership skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter and able to work with limited supervision
• Safety conscious
• Detail orientated
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
• Lean, Six Sigma certification or equivalent quality certification

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: December 11, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $78,800.00 and $131,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 21, 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, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

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.

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.