Test Technician Apprentice

GE Vernova

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Greenville, NC - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 12 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Description Summary

The Test Apprenticeship Program combines both academic studies and on-the-job training to develop the fundamentals required to become a skilled Test operator will test Heavy Duty Gas Turbines at the test facility and participate in all aspects of maintenance operation and testing at the facility.

Applicants must hold an Electronics Engineering Technology Mechatronics Industrial Electronics or similar degree or be currently enrolled in a local community college pursuing the degree.

Job Description

Must work full time while attending technical school and successfully pass academic requirements or have previously passed required program academics. Tuition and fees will be paid by any available grants scholarship funding and GE (via tuition reimbursement benefits).Primary responsibility of the apprentice will be to learn all the diverse areas of Test. By the end of the program the employee will be able to:


Test Heavy Duty Gas Turbines

  • The Test facility is responsible for running new-make Heavy Duty Gas Turbines produced in Greenville SC. This includes installation in dedicated test cells monitoring of the process systems during operation and verifying overall unit performance and quality to stringent standards.

  • Perform simple to complex troubleshooting and repair on a variety of heavy-duty gas turbine equipment and balance of plant equipment both electrical and mechanical systems.

  • Conduct gas turbine test operations as scheduled and assure test planning test methods quality procedures and safety procedures are followed.

  • Identify report and correct defects and malfunctions on heavy-duty gas turbines and facility equipment.

  • Provide technical instruction and work to contract support staff.

  • Perform and/or assist in laser alignment of high-speed shafts.

General Operations

  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance of electrical electronic and mechanical systems.

  • Demonstrate ownership and participate with the teams in Safety Quality Continuous Improvement and Lean efforts.

  • Perform gage calibration on instruments.

  • Demonstrate ability to work independently and perform as part of a team.

  • Learn basic machine and system operation for a variety of equipment to assist in troubleshooting.

  • Accurately utilize various types of precision measuring and test equipment associated with the evaluation of function and repair to heavy-duty gas turbines and facility equipment.

  • Operate various material-moving equipment (e.g. forklifts straddle-hoist and jib/gantry cranes).

  • Safely and effectively utilize various hand tools shop equipment fixtures and tooling.

  • Perform any other assigned duties as .

Eligibility / Qualifications:

  • Applicants must hold an Electronics Engineering Technology Mechatronics Industrial Electronics Computer Technology IT Systems or similar Degree or be currently enrolled in a local community college pursuing the degree.

  • Successfully pass an extensive interview process.

  • Successfully pass an Accredited Community College Entrance Exam.

  • Successfully pass all mechanical/electrical/computer aptitude assessments.

  • Ability to work overtime as with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Ability to work occasional weekend shifts as with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Ability and willingness to work any shift: 1st Shift (6:45 AM-2:45 PM) 2nd shift (2:45-10:45 PM) or 3rd shift (10:45 PM-6:45 AM).

  • Internal applicants must meet time on current job requirements no active disciplinary action (within last 12 months) and must have Meets Expectations or better rating on latest appraisal.

Physical requirements:

  • Ability to perform work while standing a minimum of 7 hours per day with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Ability to carry 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Ability to conduct repetitive motion tasks daily with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Ability to climb stairs/ladders with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Ability to work above or below floor level and in confined spaces with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information

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 December 11 2025.

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.

Required Experience:

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