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Emergent Repair Technical Leader

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Schenectady, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 113200 - 188800
Posted: 13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
The Repair Development Engineering team creates the processes and tools required for unplanned maintenanceincluding Major Component Exchanges and uptower repairsfor GE Vernovas (GEV) Onshore and Offshore Wind fleet. As the Emergent Repair Technical Leader (TL) you will lead a team dedicated to high-priority urgent technical issues that fall outside traditional New Product Introduction (NPI) cycles. You will act as the primary filter for incoming requests defining scope project requirements and execution strategies. You will set the bar for technical rigor risk mitigation and documentation this role you will collaborate across the organization providing technical guidance to our Repair Development Centers (RDCs) and partnering with Installation Engineering Regional Field Repair Operations (FRO) and technical leadership to ensure safety and excellence in every deployment.

Job Description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • Strategic Oversight:Maximize the impact of Repair Technology on fleet performance through Safety Quality Delivery and Financial metrics (e.g. Cost Avoidance Variable Cost Productivity).
  • Operational Intake:Lead the end-to-end process for triaging prioritizing and scoping emergent field issues that require Repair Development expertise.
  • Technical Excellence:Design develop and validate repair processes and tools ensuring they meet rigorous safety and functional requirements.
  • Leadership & Mentorship:Provide technical direction to a global team; review and approve deliverables to ensure compliance and technical accuracy.
  • Standardization:Establish and maintain best practices for Design Reviews eDRB and PLM. Own the standard work and risk mitigation strategies specifically for emergent repair operations.
  • Collaboration:Act as a technical advisor for RDC shop activities and facilitate cross-functional design workshops using Design Thinking principles to drive efficiency and customer value.
  • Growth & Development:Participate in operations planning (SII/Op Plan) and stay abreast of industry/academic technological trends to keep the team at the forefront of repair innovation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Civil Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work at heights.
  • Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 20% of the time as required.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

Technical Expertise

  • Proven experience in Tool/Repair Design and Development.
  • Strong proficiency in Structural Design with FEA and 3D Modeling.
  • Expertise in Wind Turbine Product/Services and hands-on service/repair experience.
  • Experience leveraging AI/Generative tools to accelerate design cycles or automate data analysis.
  • Familiarity with empathic design and working in a dynamic industrial shop environment.
  • Deep understanding of GEV business tools and practices.

Leadership & Soft Skills

  • Demonstrated interpersonal leadership and business skills with the ability to interact effectively with both senior management and hourly technicians.
  • Proven project and program leadership experience.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic global environment across a wide variety of organizations.
  • Creative open mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo to deliver superior product outcomes.
  • Team-oriented with a record of driving results through simple creative problem-solving.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $113200.00 and $188800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 11 2026.

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 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

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.

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