Entry Level Technical Field Advisor

Position Overview

GE Vernova is dedicated to addressing the climate crisis while continuing to electrify the world and decarbonize energy production. With a legacy of quality and ingenuity, GE Vernova embarks on a new, innovative era in lower carbon energy. The Technical Field Advisor (TFA) provides on-site technical direction at customer-owned utility and industrial power plants, ensuring safe maintenance and repair of Steam Turbine Generator Systems. This remote U.S.-based position requires approximately 80% travel and involves reviewing plant engineering documents, troubleshooting systems, and supervising on-site tasks to support GE Vernova’s Steam Power vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, perform, coordinate, and/or monitor Steam Power site activities.
• Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment, and conduct ongoing preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration.
• Respond to requests for emergency repairs and services for troublesome equipment.
• Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding system installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance.
• Perform administrative functions such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, and preparing job status, time sheet, and expense reports.
• Sign off on all changes implemented.
• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance checkout for a wide range of equipment vintages.
• Prepare timely and accurate technical reports as references for future outages.
• Ensure that all necessary parts are shipped to the site.
• Execute aftermarket upgrades required at the site level.
• Supervise critical tasks when they are performed by third parties.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a related discipline with a minimum 3.0 GPA; or a High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of experience in Field Services or power generation equipment maintenance.
• Ability to obtain Unescorted Security Clearance to Nuclear Facilities across NAM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on customer sites.
• Technically oriented, fast learner, and self-starter who requires little direction.
• Solid understanding of Steam Turbine Operation and Controlling Parameters or Steam Boiler Operational Principals.
• Strong technical skills in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical flow diagrams, dial and laser alignment, and thermal growth equipment.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background and drug screening, and complete specialized training as required.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Base pay of $75,000 USD Annually (OT eligible) with geographic differentials for U.S.-based candidates.
• Benefits: Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 24/7 nurse-based resources, and the Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement: GE Retirement Savings Plan and tax-advantaged 401(k) with company matching and retirement contributions.
• Additional perks include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
• Opportunities for career development and on-the-job training are provided.