Test Technician - 1st Shift

Alstom Grid; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova in the United States seeks a Test Lab Technician to perform pre-tests and electro-electronic tests on power equipment, ensuring safety compliance and accurate documentation.

You will prepare reports, calibrate instruments, support production during repairs, and coordinate with engineers to resolve test issues; evening shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work with test procedures, standards (IEEE/IEC), safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and instructions.
• Able to document procedures and results clearly and accurately.
• Familiarity with test equipment calibration and maintenance basics.
• Comfortable assisting production during repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-tests and electro-electronic or electromechanical tests on equipment per safety rules.
• Prepare final reports and maintain test records in computerized databases.
• Test circuit breakers for electrical and mechanical performance and perform inspections.
• Make mechanical adjustments on components, linkages, and operating mechanisms.
• Calibrate instruments and maintain test facilities and gas handling equipment.
• Assist engineering and production teams to resolve testing issues and nonconforming units.
• Document test results and review reports with engineers and technicians.
• Work evening shift and overtime as needed.

Skills

High reliability

Weekend availability

Interpersonal skills

Reading & interpretation

Effective communication

Education

Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology

1 year related experience in quality control testing or electrical panel wiring

Job description

Job Description Summary

"Come bring your energy to change the world. Grid solutions, part of GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technology and accelerate the energy transition"

The Test Lab Technician is responsible for performing pre-tests and electro-electronic or electromechanical tests routinely on equipment, complying with the safety regulations inherent to the activities performed. Prepares final reports and keeps records of the tests performed in computerized database

• Tests functional performance of circuit breakers, including electrical and mechanical functions, leak tests, high voltage tests, and visual and dimensional inspections.
• Performs mechanical adjustment operations on circuit breaker components, linkages, and operating mechanisms.
• Compares results with specifications, records test data, and prints test results.
• Performs electrical trouble-shooting and minor repairs, including the replacing of defective wiring and electrical components, and mechanical repairs. Frequently required to support production during repair procedures.
• Analyzes test results on defective units and reports on nonconforming products.
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.
• Reviews test reports from other test technicians and maintains the test reports files.
• Calibrates test instruments according to specifications.
• Performs maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical test equipment, gas handling equipment, and test facilities.
• Ensures the product will meet customer requirement in regards for finished goods.
• Documents work performed by filling out proper forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work evening shift and overtime as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High reliability
• Flexible and able to work weekends when business need dictates
• Must be articulate and professional, with good interpersonal skills because of frequent customer witness tests in the test lab
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as test standards, inspection and test procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and interpret documents such as IEEE and IEC circuit breaker and test standards, inspection and test procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively, write routine reports and correspondence

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in quality control testing or electrical panel wiring

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only: The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 17, 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 and 12 paid holidays. New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date). 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.