GE Vernova

Hourly Training Specialist – NAM Major Corrective-1

GE Vernova  •  Schenectady, NY (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

The Hourly Training Specialist – Major Component Upgrades (MCU) is responsible for delivering hands-on, field-based training to GE Vernova Wind Services technicians performing major component upgrades across the North American fleet. This role focuses on developing technician competency for gearbox, generator, main bearing, and related heavy component work, ensuring execution aligns with GE Vernova EHS standards, GE Vernova technical requirements, and approved MCU standard work.The Hourly Training Specialist – Major Component Upgrades (MCU) is responsible for delivering hands-on, field-based training to GE Vernova Wind Services technicians performing major component upgrades across the North American fleet. This role focuses on developing technician competency for gearbox, generator, main bearing, and related heavy component work, ensuring execution aligns with GE Vernova EHS standards, GE Vernova technical requirements, and approved MCU standard work.The Hourly Training Specialist – Major Component Upgrades (MCU) is responsible for delivering hands-on, field-based training to GE Vernova Wind Services technicians performing major component upgrades across the North American fleet. This role focuses on developing technician competency for gearbox, generator, main bearing, and related heavy component work, ensuring execution aligns with GE Vernova EHS standards, GE Vernova technical requirements, and approved MCU standard work.The Hourly Training Specialist – Major Component Upgrades (MCU) is responsible for delivering hands-on, field-based training to GE Vernova Wind Services technicians performing major component upgrades across the North American fleet. This role focuses on developing technician competency for gearbox, generator, main bearing, and related heavy component work, ensuring execution aligns with GE Vernova EHS standards, GE Vernova technical requirements, and approved MCU standard work.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On MCU Field Training

· 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.

Competency Assessment & Qualification

· 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.

Safety & Quality Leadership

· 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.

Training Program Support & Continuous Improvement

· 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.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

· 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.

Work Environment & Travel

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

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal 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

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 May 21, 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.

GE Vernova

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.

It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.

GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

Together, we have the energy to change the world.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
Unknown
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