Technical Leader - Fleet Management

GE Vernova, Inc.; Town of Rotterdam (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a Technical Leader for Mechanical Sub-systems within the Troubleshooting Fleet Performance Engineering team.

You will act as the primary mechanical authority for the wind turbine fleet, guiding cross-functional efforts to resolve complex failures and improve reliability, while mentoring junior engineers across design, field operations, and data analytics. You will lead strategic technical initiatives, provide authoritative solutions, and drive proactive prevention

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Field Services or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership for mechanical subs-systems and fleet issues.
• Act as technical authority and mentor junior engineers.
• Lead cross-functional projects with internal and external teams.
• Identify failure trends with Monitoring and Data teams and implement proactive strategies.
• Oversee fleet escalation and retrofits, validate performance improvements.
• Develop and improve field troubleshooting guides for technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

As the Technical Leader for Mechanical Sub-systems within the Troubleshooting Fleet Performance Engineering team, you will serve as the primary engineering authority for the mechanical integrity and performance of our wind turbine fleet. You will lead cross-functional efforts to identify, investigate, and resolve complex mechanical failures, drive fleet reliability improvements, and mentor junior engineers. You will bridge the gap between design engineering, field operations, and data analytics to optimize the operational life of our assets.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Technical Leadership

Technical Authority: Serve as the primary subject matter expert for mechanical sub-systems, providing authoritative solutions for complex fleet issues escalated by the Service teams.

Influential Leadership: Lead cross-functional projects of moderate scope and risk. Build consensus among stakeholders and utilize expert persuasion to drive technical alignment across internal and external teams.

Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor, elevating the capabilities of the team by providing guidance to less experienced engineers and fostering a high-performance culture.

Trend Analysis & Prevention: Work cross-functionally with Monitoring and Data teams to identify failure trends at an early stage. Support with implementing proactive technical strategies to mitigate risks before they evolve into significant business cost drivers.

Operational Excellence & Support

Technical Oversight: Provide direct technical supervision for fleet escalation and retrofits and validate performance improvement initiatives to ensure desired outcomes are achieved safely and effectively.

Knowledge Management: Drive the development and continuous improvement of field troubleshooting guides, ensuring field technicians have the most accurate and actionable information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree of Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Electrical) from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Field Services or Engineering

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
  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.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 02, 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.
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

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.