Team Lead Field Specialist Power Transformer

GE Vernova


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Job Description Summary

The GE Grid Solutions GSI North America group is currently seeking a Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist Team Lead. Reporting directly to the Field Services Team Leader for the Power Transformers (PTR) Group, the incumbent will be responsible for detail-oriented collaboration with the clients and engineering groups, to ensure the erection & commissioning and maintenance of PTR systems throughout the North Americas. The role will also be responsible for training and supporting colleagues in performing essential tasks related to PTR installation and services processes and procedures to ensure all safety and quality procedures are followed to meet our customer’s expectations.

Job Description

Highlights on the position:

  • Regional and national travel required across all the North America.
  • Position provides a guaranteed base salary compensation plus eligibility for overtime and per diem.
  • Typical On-site work activities are 12-hour days, up to six days per week.
  • Emergency call out services may be required to support our customers year-round 24×7 production requirements.
  • Long term installation projects which provide rotational schedules with four weeks on site and one week working at home throughout project life cycle.
  • Position would be assigned to or based out of our service center in Humble/Houston Texas area.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Coordination of PTR service technicians and equipment to perform on site transformer services covering new unit installation, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades.
  • Lead on-site resources of assigned crew members and subcontracted services.
  • Perform daily morning tailboards with the crews and or customer resources.
  • Perform daily end of day tailboards with crews and or customer resources.
  • Identify and report any EHS/HSE concerns with associated works.
  • Daily status update reports detailing team activities, unit status, delays or any other critical operations related to site task being performed by GE PTR teams.
  • Operation and control of vacuum processing rigs and associated equipment.
  • Perform and or oversee the associated field test or commissioning of associated units.
  • Annotating and editing drawings for ‘as built” to properly document changes made to OEM design.
  • Participate in the development and improvement on associated standard procedures associated with transformer service.
  • Oversight to confirm that test technicians follow required commissioning standards and submission of test results to engineering for review and confirmation.
  • Provide technical assistance in the preparation of submission of technical documents.
  • Participate in the development of inspection criteria in collaboration with external and internal customers associated with transformer services.

Required Qualifications

  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
  • Minimum of 10 years of field experience with specific mechanical and/or electrical experience related to power transformers or other Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment such as high voltage breakers, switchgear, and associated devices.
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with specialization in Power Transformer or HV/MV apparatus or Electrical Engineering or (equivalent 10 years of PTR installation and repair experience.)

Desired Characteristics

  • Leadership experience in a high-pressure ever-changing work environment with direct customer contact.
  • Effective communications skills both written and verbal.
  • Site management and field service experience.
  • Ability to understand electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
  • Resource scheduling and forecasting of required activities.
  • Ability to forecast equipment requirements for job specific execution.
  • CDL license preferred, or the ability to obtain

The salary range for this position is 94,500.00 – 126,000.00- 157,500 USD 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. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.94,500.00 – 126,000.00 – 157,500.00 USD Annual

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.

Additional Information

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

  • This is a remote position
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