GE Vernova

Technical Trainer (m/f/d) / Instructor for wind service technicians

GE Vernova  •  Salzbergen, DE (Remote)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

GE Vernova's Wind is not just a leader in balancing reliability, affordability, and sustainability. We are working to make the world a better place, for today and for generations to come.

To strengthen our Learning Center in Salzbergen we are seeking a Technical Trainer (m/f/d) - a technical Instructor for wind service technicians. In this position you will be conducting technical and safety trainings to develop skills sets needed to succeed in their job and work with the right safety mindset.

The GE Learning Center is based in Salzbergen and we expect this person to be in the office in Salzbergen on a daily basis. Join us in driving the energy transition and helping build a greener future.

A Day in the Life: Daily Activities:

1. Training Delivery

  • Deliver pre-developed theoretical and practical training content covering the 1.X, 2.X, 3.X and Cypress turbine platforms
  • Facilitate classroom sessions, adapting your communication style to suit both entry-level and experienced technician audiences
  • Lead hands-on practical exercises, ensuring trainees can confidently apply technical knowledge in real-world scenarios
  • Guide participants through VR-based training modules, providing support and context throughout

2. Safety & Environment

  • Ensure all practical sessions are conducted in line with GE Vernova safety standards
  • Confirm all participants are equipped with and correctly using the required PPE
  • Maintain a safe, professional, and focused learning environment at all times

3. Participant Support & Feedback

  • Adapt delivery pace and style based on the experience level and background of each training group
  • Provide clear technical explanations, bridging the gap between theory and real-world turbine operation
  • Support participants in troubleshooting and understanding complex electrical and mechanical systems
  • Document training outcomes, attendance, and participant progress accurately

4. Coordination & Collaboration

  • Work closely with the training team to ensure smooth daily operations at the training center
  • Occasionally travel to wind farm sites or international locations to deliver training in the field
  • Liaise with the Lab Technician to ensure the training environment, tools, and equipment are ready for each session

Candidate Profile:

Essential

  • Qualified Elektrofachkraft — either a certified electrician or electrical engineer
  • Proven hands-on experience working on GE Vernova onshore wind turbines (1.X, 2.X, 3.X and/or Cypress platforms)
  • Strong English language skills — both written and spoken
  • Comfortable working with diverse audiences ranging from beginners to experienced professionals

Highly Desirable

  • German language skills — given the role is based in Germany, this is a strong advantage
  • Formal training, teaching, or coaching experience or qualification
  • Portuguese or Spanish language skills are a plus
  • Familiarity with VR-based or digital training tools
  • GWO or equivalent wind industry certifications

Personal Qualities:

  • Confident and engaging communicator
  • Adaptable — able to adjust delivery style to suit different audiences and formats
  • Safety-conscious with a proactive mindset
  • Tech-savvy — comfortable using digital tools, VR equipment, and modern training technologies
  • Motivated by knowledge sharing and developing others
  • Willingness to travel internationally on occasion

What to Expect:

  • A center-based role in Germany with a stable and structured working environment
  • Exposure to a broad and varied portfolio of GE Vernova's onshore wind technology
  • Occasional international travel and on-site training opportunities
  • The opportunity to work with cutting-edge training tools including VR-based learning
  • A chance to make a real impact on the technical capability of wind technicians worldwide, contributing directly to the global energy transition

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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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