Electrical Fleet Support Engineer
Schenectady, NY - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Electrical Fleet Support Engineer provides engineering support for GE Vernovas installed wind turbine fleet with a strong focus on resolving service cases troubleshooting field electrical issues and supporting spare parts and part replacement decisions. This role works closely with Services Fleet Performance Design Engineering and Manufacturing to deliver timely practical solutions that improve turbine reliability and performance.The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across functions investigating technical issues in the field performing root cause analysis and helping drive corrective actions for both fleet and manufacturing-related concerns.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead and support resolution of service cases involving wind turbine electrical subsystems.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex field issues impacting turbine reliability and availability.
Perform and support basic root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for recurring technical problems.
Partner with Services and Fleet Performance teams to deliver high-quality timely case dispositions.
Support spare parts evaluations and part replacement dispositions at wind sites and manufacturing locations.
Provide engineering support for non-conformance product quality and manufacturing-related issues.
Coordinate with subsystem design teams to ensure field issues are addressed effectively and lessons learned are captured.
Support updates to electrical schematics BOMs components installation procedures and related designs.
Participate in testing and validation activities at manufacturing facilities and wind turbine sites.
Lead continuous improvement efforts that enhance safety quality reliability and fleet performance.
Mentor and train other team members to support timely case resolution.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 8 years of experience supporting electrical systems troubleshooting field issues or working in a service engineering environment.
- 8 years of experience in wind power generation manufacturing or other industrial environments.
- Able to travel to wind farms and climb turbines.
Preferred Profile
- Hands-on approach to solving field and product issues.
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and technical issue resolution.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering manufacturing and service teams.
- Familiarity with electrical schematics components and BOMs.
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple service priorities.
- Experience supporting part replacement decisions spare parts disposition or fleet reliability improvements.
- Effective communicator who can work across technical and operational teams.
Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA to ensure compliance with applicable legislation the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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
Required Experience:
IC
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