Heavy Equipment Mechanic; Blader - Rotating Shift

Overview

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.

Have you been an automotive mechanic? Have you repaired heavy duty equipment, machinery, or similar industry work and experienced in reading blueprints / drawings and know how to use calipers, micrometers and such? Then this is job is for you and your likeminded & skilled friends.

We have an immediate need for Mechanics to work in our Blader shop. Get experienced with cutting edge Turbines and other industry equipment by repairing them and more.

In this role, you would be responsible for all duties associated with the inspection, repair, replacement, installation, adjustment, removal and maintenance of blades for a variety of rotating equipment in the service repairs workshop.

• Perform the removal and installation of a variety of blades on all rotating equipment following established procedures and blue prints;
• Fit, install and / or modify to close tolerance blades, steam seals, locking keys, assemblies, and turning gears;
• Prepare blades for installation, including sandblasting, cleaning, etc.;
• Perform such duties as shrouding and peening, seal removal and installation, satellite installation, and drilling and fabrication of locks to complete blade assembly
• Set-up completed turbines for rotational testing;
• Design and fabricate parts, as required

• High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent OR 2 years of relevant work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience applying mechanical principles in the repair, maintenance and installation of various types of mechanical equipment OR 1 year of technical experience with a Trade School Degree from an accredited college, university or trade school
• Experience in reading blueprints and drawings
• Calipers and micrometers experience required

• 3-week rotating shift: 1st (7am - 3:30pm) & 2nd Shift (5pm-1:30am EST - shift differential rate applies)
• Ability and willingness to work possible weekends and overtime
• Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
• No sponsorship provided; 100% onsite at GE Richmond, VA Repair Center

• Accomplished skills in a trade with experience on Power Generating Equipment
• Experience using precision measurement tools
• Basic computer skills

Pay Transparency:
The pay for this position is C Level, with ranges described below; this posting is also eligible for a shift differential hourly rate increase.

• Pay ranges: C Level: $22.00 - $27.00/hour for early career hires; B-Level Range: $27.50 - $32.75;
  Shift differential: $2.00/hour where applicable
• This posting is expected to close on April 15, 2025 or thereafter.

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a posting for a C Level, but based on experience, employees have the ability to be hired in at or progress to higher levels, B and A level. (B-Level Range: $27.50 - $32.75)

Other pay-related notes:
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason and in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare…