Power Transformers Field Specialist

GE Vernova; Texas; Remote; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Overtime eligibility

Competitive compensation

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist in the Houston, TX region with responsibilities for erection, commissioning, and maintenance of PTR systems. The role involves long-term installation projects with four weeks on site and one week at home, 12-hour days up to six days a week, and potential emergency call-outs 24/7.

Based in North America, the position offers guaranteed base salary with overtime and per diem, supported by a service center presence in Houston.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Minimum of 2 years of field experience with power transformers or related Electrical Balance of Plant equipment.
• Preference for an Associate’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical field with Power Transformer or HV/MV specialty.
• Mechanical experience via technical training institutes or military service encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site transformer services including installation, maintenance, and unit upgrades.
• Assist on-site team leaders and coordinate with subcontracted services.
• Review client-specific processes and procedures and apply them.
• Attend daily tailboards to outline daily activities with crews and customers.
• Identify and report any EH&S concerns with the job scope.
• Assist with operation of vacuum processing rigs and related equipment.
• Oversee field test or commissioning of units as needed.
• Contribute to development of standard procedures for transformer installation and maintenance.
• Prepare and submit technical documents as required.
• Develop inspection criteria with customers and internal teams.
• Maintain records using conventional and digital tools.
• Demonstrate situational leadership during emergencies with undefined scopes.

Skills

Travel readiness

Mechanical/electrical aptitude

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Power Transformer

Job description

Job Description Summary

The GE Grid Solutions GSI North America group is currently seeking a Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist. Reporting directly to the ACIS Field Operations manager. The incumbent will be responsible for erection, commissioning and maintenance of PTR systems and operate support equipment.

Job Description

Highlights on the position

• Regional and national travel across the North America.


• Long term installation projects which provide rotational schedules with four weeks on site and one week working at home throughout project life cycle.


• Position provides a guaranteed base salary compensation plus eligibility for overtime and per diem.


• Typical On-site work activities are 12-hour days, up to six days per week.


• Emergency call out services may be required to support our customers year-round 24x7 production requirements.


• Position would be assigned to or based out of our service center in Houston Texas area.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform on site transformer services covering new unit installation, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades.


• Assist with team leader(s) on-site resources of assigned crew members and subcontracted services.


• Familiarization and application of each individual client specific process and procedures


• Attend daily morning tailboards with the crews and or customer resources to outline daily activities.


• Identify and report any EHS/HSE concerns with associated job scope.


• Assist with the operation and control of vacuum processing rigs and associated equipment.


• Assist and or oversee the associated field test or commissioning of associated units.


• Participate in the development and improvement of associated standard procedures associated with transformer installation and maintenance service.


• Provide technical assistance in the preparation of submission of technical documents.


• Participate in the development of inspection criteria in collaboration with external and internal customers associated with transformer services.


• Record keeping and reporting using conventional and digital tools


• Situational leadership, organizational skills, specially during emergencies where work can be on undefined scope.

Required Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.


• Minimum of 2 years of field experience with specific mechanical and/or electrical experience related to power transformers or other Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment such as high voltage breakers, switchgear, and associated devices.


• Preference for associate’s degree in the Electrical / Mechanical field with specialization in Power Transformer or HV/MV apparatus or Electrical Engineering.


• Mechanical experience via technical training institutes and or military services with proven field experience are encouraged to apply.

Desired Characteristics

• Leadership experience.


• Effective communications skills.


• Customer oriented, ablity to build and maintain good customer relationships


• IT / computer Savvy, experience with multiple different software applications.


• Ability to understand electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.


• CDL license preferred, or the ability to obtain


• Note: To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

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

• This is a remote position

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 October 07, 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.