Senior Power Transformer Crew Lead

Job Description Summary

The GE Grid Solutions GSI North America group is currently seeking a Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist Team Lead. Reporting directly to the Field Services Team Leader for the Power Transformers (PTR) Group, the incumbent will be responsible for detail‑oriented collaboration with the clients and engineering groups, to ensure the erection & commissioning and maintenance of PTR systems throughout North America.

The role will also be responsible for training and supporting colleagues in performing essential tasks related to PTR installation and services processes and procedures to ensure all safety and quality procedures are followed to meet our customer’s expectations.

• Regional and national travel required across North America.
• Long‑term installation projects with rotational schedules of four weeks on site and one week working from home throughout the 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 customers year‑round 24x7 production requirements.
• Position would be assigned to or based out of our service center in the Humble/Houston Texas area.

• Coordinate PTR service technicians and equipment to perform onsite transformer services covering new unit installation, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades.
• Lead on‑site resources of assigned crew members and subcontracted services.
• Perform daily morning and end‑of‑day tailboards with the crews and/or customer resources.
• Identify and report any EHS/HSE concerns with associated work.
• Provide daily status update reports detailing team activities, unit status, delays, or any other critical operations related to site tasks being performed by GE PTR teams.
• Operate and control vacuum processing rigs and associated equipment.
• Perform and/or oversee the associated field test or commissioning of associated units.
• Oversight to confirm that test technicians follow required commissioning standards and submit test results to engineering for review and confirmation.
• Annotate and edit drawings for “as‑built” to properly document changes made to OEM design.
• Participate in the development and improvement of standard procedures associated with transformer 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.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Minimum of 10 years of field experience with specific mechanical and/or electrical experience related to power transformers or other electrical balance of plant equipment such as high‑voltage breakers, switch gear, and associated devices.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with specialization in power transformers or HV/MV apparatus or equivalent, and 10 years of PTR installation and repair experience.

• Leadership experience in a high‑pressure ever‑changing work environment with direct customer contact.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Site management and field service experience.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and one‑line diagrams.
• Resource scheduling and forecasting of required activities.
• Ability to forecast equipment requirements for job‑specific execution.
• CDL license preferred, or ability to obtain one.

The hourly pay range for this position is $52.00–$58.00 per hour depending on experience, qualifications, and position level (Tech I or Tech II). The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Relocation assistance Provided:
No

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 a successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).