GE Vernova · 1 week ago
Lead Core Repair Engineer
Schenectady
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$89K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expGE Vernova is a company focused on renewable energy solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Core Repair Engineer. The role involves developing repair procedures and tooling for maintenance of onshore and offshore wind turbines, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance repair capabilities.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Design, develop and validate repair procedures meeting customer and business requirements. Prove out safety and functionality
Drive design decisions by clearly communicating the “unknowns”, associated risks and tradeoffs that are required to properly execute a safe and effective repair procedure
Lead engineering efforts in the initial validation and beta period of tooling/process products by working with Deployment, Platform Leaders, Field Engineering, and EHS to complete and validate robust engineering processes
Create and maintain project plan
Develop, test and validate repair/replacement procedures through: model walk throughs, prototyping, freestanding components and complete wind turbine machine heads
Identify and clearly communicate requirements for process specific tooling. Ensure the design allows for installation, operation, and disassembly of the tool in a safe and effective manner
Own the design of innovative repair solutions and ensure adherence to engineering standards
Follow and use the team’s Design Review Process, quality standards, best practices and systems to fully review and document repair procedures: eDRB, PLM, FMEAs, WDIs, Handoff Packages, etc
Maintain broad awareness of efforts within the group to assure lessons learned and responsiveness to customer/program needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or equivalent)
At least 5 years of experience in an engineering, operations, test, or manufacturing field
Knowledge/experience craneless technologies
Ability and willingness to travel globally 10-20% of the time
Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work at heights
Proficiency with English both written and oral communication
Preferred
Ability and willingness to challenge status quo, without allegiance to past or current practices and technology, to get to the best GE products
Demonstrated interpersonal skills
Ability to interact with both senior management and hourly technicians
Creative and open mindset
Wind Turbine Product/Services knowledge
Familiarity with industrial tooling
Familiarity with empathic design
Hands on service/repair experience
Proven record of being team oriented and results driven
Desire to experiment and prototype new solutions
Technical project management experience
Ability and willingness to support physical necessity of shop/field work (i.e., handling rigging, tooling, etc.) when required
Strong oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with CAD design and FEA analysis
PC proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
Demonstrated technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with simple, creative solutions
Benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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