Senior Lead Installation Specialist

Our Mission:
At GE Vernova we are united by a single urgent and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable affordable and sustainable energy. Together we have the energy to change the world.

The Senior Lead Installation Specialist is a critical technical and operational leader within the wind installation organization responsible for driving safe high-quality and consistent installation execution across field teams. Reporting to the NAM Installation Manager this role provides advanced technical support leadership and training oversight for new unit installation and Repower projects.

This position plays a key role in standardizing installation practices across the fleet ensuring field teams are aligned to consistent methods expectations and technical requirements. A major focus of the role is maintaining and strengthening training consistency for installation personnel with priorities centered on safety quality delivery and cost. The Senior Lead Installation Specialist serves as a subject matter expert mentor and cross-functional partner to improve field execution support continuous improvement and enable successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Installation Support

• Subject Matter Expertise:Serve as a subject matter expert in wind turbine installation mechanical and electrical installation practices technical issue explanation and resolution and Installation red flag review programs.
• Project Leadership:Provide technical installation leadership and support for new unit and Repower projects.
• Fleet Support:Provide installation technical support across the full fleet of installation projects by guiding Installation Leads Site Managers and Project Managers on installation-related matters.
• Flexibility:Support active projects as needed during weekends and holidays.

Repower Specific Scope

• Generator Lifecycle Management:Oversee end-to-end generator rebuild processes in the field ensuring technical integrity and adherence to engineering specifications for all electrical work and critical measurements.
• Operational Oversight:Provide technical leadership and support for rebuild projects ensuring all activities align with project timelines and quality standards.
• Contractor & Manpower Coordination:Manage contractor crews and labor allocation to ensure operational pace meets project milestones.
• Logistics & Resource Planning:Coordinate project logistics including equipment mobilization and the transport of components between field sites and repair shops.
• Procurement & Financial Stewardship:Manage the requisition process for contractors heavy equipment (cranes forklifts trucking) and external generator services. Facilitate the creation of parts lists ensuring long-lead items are ordered 612 months in advance and sourcing local support for unexpected material needs.
• Quality Assurance & Reporting:Ensure the completeness and accuracy of project documentation. Oversee the tracking of assets to/from the site including the implementation of GE ID tagging and maintain comprehensive records of rebuilds and electrical testing within project management systems (e.g. Box iAuditor).
• Process Standardization:Continuously update technical documentation and iAuditor workflows as new processes are identified to drive repeatability and operational excellence.
• Safety & Compliance:Ensure all shop environments are established in full compliance with safety protocols including the provision of required signage first aid resources and the proactive resolution of site-specific safety concerns.
• Project Monitoring:Manage multiple concurrent projects maintaining 24/7 operational readiness where required and serving as the primary point of contact for the duration of the project.

Training Standardization and Field Capability Development

• Maintain consistent installation training practices across field teams to ensure alignment with company expectations and field execution standards.
• Prioritize training and field support around the core operational pillars of safety quality delivery and cost.
• Mentor and train Installation Leads as required to strengthen technical capability and execution consistency.
• Support updates to installation technical training materials and programs.
• Share installation processes and best practices related to established expectations and requirements.
• Drive lessons learned across the installation organization to improve repeatability reduce cost of quality and strengthen field performance.
• Support implementation of digitally enabled technicians.

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

• Drive lean initiatives within the installation scope.
• Drive EHS and Safety initiatives within the installation scope.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in root cause analysis activities in partnership with engineering.
• Support and consult with new product installation and engineering teams on new product design initiatives.
• Collaborate with documentation team to develop and revise technical installation documentation on an ongoing basis.

Project Readiness and Governance

• Organize and chair Pre-Installation Meetings.
• Drive submission and resolution of installation Service Now cases.
• Review unit bill of materials with project engineering and sourcing for complex configuration projects.

Cross-Functional Support

• Review project installation document folders.
• Provide consultation on installation cost-out activities.
• Serve as a consultant to the Installation Tooling Engineering team.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED
• Minimum of 6 years experience in wind construction projects
• Minimum of 3 years in a functional lead role.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced knowledge of wind turbine installation practices including mechanical and electrical scopes.
• Strong field experience supporting installation projects including new unit and Repower execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead training mentor field leaders and drive standardization across multiple teams or projects.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering project management quality and field operations teams.
• Strong problem-solving communication and leadership skills.
• Proven commitment to safe work practices and operational excellence.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the base pay for this position is $43.41 - $63.02.*

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 July 01 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 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.