OSS Subject Matter Expert (SME)

GE Vernova; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with company

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays (12) and time off

Life insurance and disability benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks an OSS Subject Matter Expert to lead and drive on-site services inspection and repair scopes across North America. You will plan and execute projects, manage risk, resolve issues, and provide technical support for steam turbine, generator, and gas turbine scopes.

You will coordinate mobilization/demobilization, oversee audits, and collaborate with customers and field teams while promoting LEAN principles and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree with 2+ years in Field Services, Service Center repairs, tooling or similar
• Understanding of mechanical engineering, machining, repairs, inspection, NDT for rotating equipment
• Commitment to EHS culture and quality, LEAN or similar processes
• Leadership, project management, and team collaboration skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to travel occasionally (Spring & Fall, ~5%)

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, planning, execution and close out of OSS repairs projects, ensuring alignment with EHS, quality, delivery and cost targets
• Coordinate technician and tooling mobilization/demobilization, documentation, logistics, and off-site technical assistance
• Serve as OSS point of contact for customers, commercial teams, site leadership, and One Field Services managers
• Provide prompt issue resolution, EHS/Quality stand-downs, and escalation of critical issues
• Visit sites to perform EHS and Quality audits
• Collaborate with internal customers and OSS teams to drive project outcomes
• Support innovation, quality improvement, RCA/NCR processes, and knowledge sharing
• Assist sales/business development (events, LEAN actions, job cost estimates, customer meetings)
• Operate according to LEAN principles

Skills

Bachelor’s degree requirement

Mechanical engineering knowledge

NDT for rotating equipment

EHS culture commitment

LEAN quality process experience

People and team leadership

Project management

Communication and negotiation

Time management and urgency

Multitasking complex situations

Creativity and innovation

Travel willingness 5%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a member of the OSS team, the Subject Matter Expert leads and drives execution for On-Site Services inspection and repair scopes in North America. He/she is responsible for project planning, risk management, successful site execution, problem resolution and technical support across steam turbine, generator and gas turbine scopes.

Job Description – What you’ll do

• ACCOUNTABLE to lead preparation, planning, execution and close out of assigned key OSS repairs projects. Ensure that key projects are executed to meet business performance expectations forEHS, Quality, Delivery and Cost
• ACCOUNTABLE to coordinate technician and tooling mobilization & demobilization, documentation, logistics and provide off-site technical assistance
• Be primary OSS point of contact forCUSTOMERS, commercial teams, site leadership and One Field Services Service Managers
• Provide prompt OSS issue resolution, EHS and Quality stand-downs and critical issue escalation
• Visit sites and perform EHS and Quality audits
• Work as ONE TEAM with internal customers, One Field Services colleagues, resource managers, OSS supervisors, work leaders and technicians on assigned projects.
• Support technical and process INNOVATION and contribute to Quality Improvement Processes, participate in RCA and NCR resolution and provide feedback from lessons learned events and share experience with OSS and key stakeholders
• Support the sales and business development process as required (Key Events meetings, LEAN Action Workouts, creation of Job Cost Estimates, attend CUSTOMER meetings)
• Work according to LEAN principles

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications/Requirements)

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (OR Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience) AND / OR minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Field Services, Service Center repairs, equipment and tooling or similar industry equivalent
• Understanding and experience of mechanical engineering, machining, repairs, inspection, NDT for rotating equipment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent EHS culture
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent Quality. LEAN or similar quality process experience
• People and TEAM leadership skills
• Project Management skills
• Good oral / written communication and negotiation skills
• Time management and organization skills – sense of urgency
• Ability to cope with multiple complex situations in parallel
• Ability to create positive change, INNOVATE, think creatively and move quickly
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally (Spring & Fall primarily – approx. 5%)

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

No#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: November 07, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,400.00 and $152,200.00. 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.

• 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.