Hourly Training Specialist – NAM Major Corrective-2
Schenectady, NY - USA
Job Summary
Deliver practical hands-on MCU training at wind sites and GE Vernova training facilities.
Train internal and external technicians on gearbox generator and main bearing exchanges.
Instruct on rigging practices crane interface lift plans and heavy component handling.
Train on aux equipment tooling torquing alignment critical tolerances and verification steps.
Coach technicians during controlled training evolutions and live execution support as required.
Assess technician competency through direct observation practical demonstrations and evaluations.
Verify technician readiness prior to assignment on MCU projects.
Complete and maintain training records qualification matrices and competency sign-offs.
Provide structured feedback and coaching to address skill gaps.
Reinforce GE Vernova EHS expectations and critical risk controls related to heavy lifts stored energy and dropped objects.
Ensure training aligns with OEM manuals GE Vernova work instructions and MCU execution standards.
Support incident investigations by identifying training or competency gaps and recommended corrective actions.
Promote consistent quality execution and adherence to approved lift plans and procedures.
Support development and continuous improvement of MCU training content job aids and standard work.
Provide field feedback to training and operations leadership on execution challenges and trends.
Support customer regulatory and internal audit requirements related to training and qualifications.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on wind turbine major component upgrade experience.
Demonstrated experience performing gearbox generator and/or main bearing exchanges.
Strong understanding of crane operations rigging lift planning and heavy component handling.
Ability to effectively train coach and evaluate adult learners in a field environment.
Willingness to travel extensively across North America.
Strong communication leadership and documentation skills.
Previous experience as an MCU Lead Technician Foreman or Supervisor.
Experience delivering hands-on technical or safety training.
Familiarity with GE wind turbine platforms and tooling.
Train-the-trainer or instructional certification.
Experience working in prevailing wage and/or union environments.
This is an hourly role with extensive travel (up to 100%). Work is performed at active wind sites training towers and indoor/outdoor training facilities with regular exposure to heights weather crane operations and industrial environments
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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