Outage Manager

GE Vernova; Indiana; On-site; USD 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova's FieldCore team seeks an Outage Manager to lead end-to-end outages for Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines and Generators in India and nearby locations, owning planning, execution and performance with a relentless focus on safety and quality.

You will serve as onsite Site Lead for large outages, manage costs and risk, coordinate with Portfolio Managers, and drive continuous improvement across labour, tooling and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 8+ years of Gas/Steam Turbine or Generator maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of specialized experience in planning and executing turbine/generator outages.
• English proficiency is mandatory.
• Gas Turbine Mechanical Field Engineer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of outage events from planning to close out.
• Site Lead for large outages ensuring safety and quality.
• Manage onsite costs and monitor productivity with SQDC focus.
• Interface between customer and internal stakeholders during outages.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes and forecast labor and vendor needs.
• Provide emergency response for forced outages and rapid escalation.

Skills

English proficiency

Project management

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera scheduling

Excel

PC/web applications

Job description

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.

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. As part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, FieldCore installs, maintains and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world’s energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy.

Job Summary

The Outage Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of complex planned and emergent outages for Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, and Generators. Accountable as the primary event owner, you will drive execution excellence, ensure rigorous adherence to safety and quality standards, and support the development of our field fulfilment strategy. You will serve as the focal point for outage planning, execution, and the implementation of best practices across India, Sri Lanka, and other assigned locations.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Outage Management: Lead the full lifecycle of outage events (Planned, Emergent, and Upgrades), including schedule development, resource planning (TFA/Craft labor), tooling logistics, job cost estimate, customer management - pre/post outage meetings, mobilization planning, execution and event close out.

• Onsite Execution: Accountable as the Site Lead for large, complex outages. Ensure all work is performed in alignment with "Fulfilment-5" goals, emphasizing safety, quality, and technical integrity.

• Financial & Risk Stewardship: Manage onsite costs, monitor productivity while managing execution risk with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) as our North Star.

• Technical Communication: Act as the primary technical interface between the customer and internal stakeholders (e.g., Portfolio Managers) during outage execution

• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to optimize existing processes and simplify workflows. Maintain accurate tracking and forecasting data in web-based systems to optimize labor allocation, tooling logistics, and vendor management.

• Emergency Response: Provide prompt support for forced outages, including on-site investigation and rapid escalation to restore unit operations.

• Documentation: Ensure all project documentation—including Field Procedures, Quality reports, and EHS records—reviewed, stored, and delivered to the customer in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent technical field.

• Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of applicable experience in Gas/Steam Turbine or Generator maintenance.

• Minimum 3 years of specialized experience in planning and executing turbine/generator outages.

• Communication: English proficiency is mandatory.

• Technical Preference: Prior experience as a Gas Turbine Mechanical Field Engineer is highly preferred.

Desired Characteristics

• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of turbine/generator maintenance; high level of PC/web application literacy, with advanced Excel skills.

• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; familiarity with Primavera scheduling software.

• Influence & Leadership: Ability to lead diverse teams under high-pressure, time-constrained environments. Strong interpersonal skills to interface effectively with external customers and all levels of the organization.

• Agility: A proactive mindset with the willingness to travel and work flexible hours (holidays/ weekends) as required by field service demands.

FieldCore is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected 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