Technical Field Advisor – Steam Turbine – Industrial

GE Vernova Inc; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Technical Field Advisor to provide on-site technical direction for utility and nuclear power plants. This role involves managing maintenance and repair of steam turbine generator systems while ensuring adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power plant maintenance and demonstrate strong project management and customer service skills. With a commitment to quality and safety, you'll play a key role in driving the company's mission to electrify the world sustainably. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the energy sector.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Power Plant Maintenance or turbine maintenance.
• Ability to travel 80% annually for field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site installation and preventive maintenance of systems.
• Lead outage crews and respond to emergency repair requests.

Skills

Power Plant Maintenance

Turbine Maintenance

Customer Service

Project Management

Technical Reporting

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

GE Equipment

Alstom Equipment

Siemens Equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.

If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.
Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. Learn more at www.gevernova.com

The Technical Field Advisor (TFA) provides on-site technical direction to customer-owned utility and nuclear power plants for their Steam Turbine Generator System(s). The TFA is responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID’s, troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete the work scope according to contractual requirements. The primary responsibility of the TFA is to safely manage the maintenance and repair of the various equipment used in power generation applications. You may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our Steam Power vision and align with our organization’s core values.

Job Description

Your Role:

• Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment and ongoing preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration after installation
• Lead outage crew including but not limited to crafts, union technicians, and onsite services teams
• Respond to requests for emergency repairs and services to troublesome equipment
• Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance at customer's sites
• Perform administrative functions such as: writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis
• Signs off on all changes implemented.
• Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality.
• Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE Vernova safety standards
• Knowledge to troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for wide range of equipment vintage
• Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and a reference for future outages
• Ensure all parts needed for the job are shipped to the site
• Perform walk-downs during installation to ensure that the customer’s contractors are working properly.
• Perform aftermarket upgrades that need to be performed at the site level.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher form of education from an accredited university or college with 5+ years of experience in Power Plant Maintenance, turbine maintenance, or power plant equipment installation or commissioning, or relevant experience; or High School Diploma / GED with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to travel 80% annually to and from projects and various field assignments as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• Successful completion of required training programs is a minimum requirement.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience to actively support an outage and be aware of where to seek answers to questions as they arise.
• Ability and commitment to excellent customer service both with external and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated experienced with successful installations and outages.
• Experience and training on GE, Alstom, Siemens or other OEM equipment is preferred
• Extensive Field Engineering Services experience is required
• Pipe fitting and tubing experience.
• Fluent in English language.
• Very Good project management skills
• Very Good oral and written communication skills
• Very Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Very Good business acumen and ability to sell GE Vernova products to the customer
• Ability to travel to support customers inside and outside the U.S.A

Employment is contingent upon acceptable results of your pre-employment background and drug screening (to be taken within 48 hours of your receipt of the test paperwork). You may receive specialized classroom and laboratory training to prepare you for your assignment. You will be expected to complete periodic training to meet competency requirements for the position. All training courses attended must be successfully completed as a minimum requirement for employment.

If hired in the U.S. - The salary range for this position is $72,400.00 to $105,000.00 Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Please Note: If being hired to United States location- GE 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 background investigation and drug screen.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: May 20, 2025