Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist 3
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-08-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Field/Service Technician
Job Description Summary
GE Grid Solutions GSI North America group is currently seeking a Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist
3. Reporting directly to the Field Services Team Leader for the Power Transformers (PTR) Group, the incumbent will be responsible, in collaboration with the client and the GE engineering group to ensure the erection, commissioning and maintenance of PTR systems and operate support equipment.
- Regional and national travel across the North America.
- Long term installation projects which provide rotational schedules with four weeks on site and one week working at home throughout project life cycle.
- Position provides a guaranteed base salary compensation plus eligibility for overtime and per diem.
- Typical On-site work activities are 12-hour days, up to six days per week.
- Emergency call out services may be required to support our customers year round 24x7 production requirements.
- Position would be assigned to or based out of our service center in Humble/Houston Texas area.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform on site transformer services covering new unit installation, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades.
- Assist with team leader(s) on-site resources of assigned crew members and subcontracted services.
- Attend daily morning tailboards with the crew members and or customer resources to outline daily activities.
- Identify and report any EHS/HSE concerns with associated job scope.
- Assist with the operation and control of vacuum processing rigs and associated equipment.
- Assist and or oversee the associated field test or commissioning of associated units.
- Participate in the development and improvement of associated standard procedures associated with transformer installation and maintenance service.
- Provide technical assistance in the preparation of submission of technical documents.
- Participate in the development of inspection criteria in collaboration with external and internal customers associated with transformer services.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the Electrical / Mechanical field with specialization in Power Transformer or HV/MV apparatus or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and years of experience)
- Minimum of 5 years of field experience with specific mechanical and/or electrical experience related to power transformers or other Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment such as high voltage breakers, switch gear, and associated devices.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
Desired Characteristics:
- Mechanical experience via technical training institutes and or military services with proven field experience are encouraged to apply.
- Leadership experience is a must. Ability to step in and cover for team leads at minimal notice as needed.
- Effective communications skills.
- IT / computer Savvy, experience with multiple different software applications.
- Ability to understand electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
- CDL license preferred, or the ability to obtain.
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
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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 August 04, 2026.
- Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance…
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