Job Description Summary

The Second Shift Operator is primarily responsible for the safe and effective operation of combustion testing for full scale full load single can combustion testing. They will interact with the facility main PLC to drive the test article through all desired test conditions. While in charge of the main progress of the test they will monitor all equipment to ensure damage does not occur throughout the facility. Additionally the Operator will assist in maintenance activities to ensure long term test readiness.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitor test equipment to ensure long-term health of facility and safety of coworkers
• Assist Test Engineers in executing combustion and rig testing by interacting with a human machine interface (HMI) to actuate valves pumps and motors to reproduce real life test conditions
• Responsible for daily operation of fuel systems (natural gas hydrogen propane butane ethane fuel oil) air systems (11000 HP air compressors) steam systems (boilers and super heater) inert gas systems (nitrogen carbon dioxide) and fuel and air heaters
• Assist Facility Engineers with maintenance of facility system and troubleshooting issues
• Work closely with Test Engineers in reviewing test requirements and assist in test planning
• Be responsible for full compliance with GE and regulatory Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies
• Responsible for daily system process line up and end of day Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 yr experience with power plant facility operations or instrumentation systems
• Associates degree in Engineering or other technical field or equivalent experience

Desired Characteristics

• BS in Mechanical Aerospace Electrical Controls or Chemical Engineering
• 5 yr experience in plant facility or gas turbine operations
• Capacity to rapidly assess complex process data (temperatures pressures flow rates) and identify root causes rather than just treating symptoms
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) rigorously while also possessing the confidence to make independent safe and autonomous decisions when immediate action is required
• Unrelenting attention to detail and a keen awareness of their physical surroundings and the status of heavy rotating equipment
• Working knowledge of combustion design and/or test and validation programs
• Strong computer oral and written communication skills
• Motivated self-starter and excellent multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of high-pressure/high-temperature fuel inert gas and air systems

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $80000.00 and $120000.00. 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 May 22 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.