Senior Power Transformer Electrician — Field Lead

CP1367 GE Grid Solutions, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Master Electrician to lead installation, commissioning, and maintenance of PTR systems across North America. You will train colleagues, ensure safety standards, and collaborate with engineers, clients, and contractors on upgrades and new installations.

The role requires travel, long on-site rotations, and a base at the Humble/Houston area service center. Strong leadership and diagnostic skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• A valid Master Electrician license is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial or utility-scale electrical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years focused on substations and transformer systems.

Responsibilities

• Installation & troubleshooting of control cabinet electrical components and wiring.
• Diagnosis and repair of faults in transformers, switchgear, relays, and control systems.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs for electrical infrastructure.
• Read, interpret, and modify complex electrical schematics and manuals.
• Uphold high-voltage safety, LOTO, NEC, NFPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Supervise and mentor junior electricians and apprentices, coordinating work schedules.
• Collaborate with engineers, clients, and contractors on system upgrades and installations, including documentation.

Skills

High-voltage systems

Control cabinet testing

Fault isolation

Diagnostic tools

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Ammeters

Voltmeters

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Master Electrician to lead installation, commissioning, and maintenance of PTR systems across North America. You will train colleagues, ensure safety standards, and collaborate with engineers, clients, and contractors on upgrades and new installations.

The role requires travel, long on-site rotations, and a base at the Humble/Houston area service center. Strong leadership and diagnostic skills are essential for success.