Utilities Mechanic

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with 401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced mechanical trade technician to support the operation, maintenance and improvement of utilities distribution systems, machine tools, and equipment in Schenectady, NY. You will identify conditions, repair, and rebuild with manuals or instructions, focusing on air compressors, pumps, motors, and control systems.

The role requires hands-on mechanical expertise, safety adherence, and the ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic components.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent in applicable field or military training or journeyman credentials.
• 3+ years in manufacturing facility maintenance.
• Ability to read schematics and use measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on utilities equipment.
• Diagnose problems, plan work, and order parts.
• Repair and modify pumps, boilers, compressors, valves, and motors.
• Operate CMMS work orders.
• Ensure safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic knowledge

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

A.A.S. or equivalent / Military training / Journeyman

Tools

CMMS system

Measuring devices

Machine tools

Pumps & motors

Job description

Job Description Summary

PRIMARY FUNCTION An experienced mechanical trade technician supporting the operation, maintenance and improvement of utilities distribution systems, machine tools, and equipment. Working from manuals or verbal instructions, identify and evaluate condition to repair and rebuild. Primary mechanical support for air compressors, water distribution pumps and motors, distribution control systems, and utilities building support equipment. Maintain and modify equipment and facilities.

Job Description DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Work without direction on standard preventative maintenance and extensive repairs.
• Diagnose problems, plan and complete work required, identify and order parts.
• Maintain and modify machine tools, conveyors, process equipment, facilities including spindles, pumps, motors, guarding, drives, bearings, lead screws including lubrication fluids and coolant.
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic fundamental and safety knowledge (schematics, precision measurement tools, LOTO)
• Testing, analysis, and repair of electrical/electronic components of motors, transformers, electrical devices, electronic devices, magnetic devices, lighting and power circuits, equipment and machinery, and control circuits.
• Repair and modify valves, compressors, pumps boilers, soot blowers, heat exchangers and other utility equipment.
• Test systems for proper functionality.
• Safe operation of lathe, milling machine, grinding machine, router, power saw, drill.
• Identifying and tracing leaks from roofs and drains, replacing ceiling grid and tiles, etc.
• Calibrate instrumentation and relays.
• Work at heights in scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Operate fork trucks for material movement and unloading of deliveries.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Order materials and parts for job execution.
• Request quotes from OEM vendors.
• Use current CMMS work order system to process and complete job assignments.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A.A.S. two-year degree or equivalent in applicable field of study OR Military advanced training in applicable field OR Journeyman credentials in applicable field

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years work experience in Manufacturing Facility in a technical maintenance role.
• Ability to apply knowledge of components, devices and equipment used in industrial equipment applications and the related mechanics including various machine tools, measurement devices, lathes.

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

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 11, 2026.

Available benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• 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.

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. www.gevernova.com