Instrumentation Technician Specialist

Position: Instrumentation Technician Specialist 2

Job Description Summary

The Instrumentation Technician Specialist leads the calibration, build, diagnostic, repair & associated operational activities for precision instrumentation used for Thermal Performance Testing and supports field testing/data collection from customers' power plants for both commercial and internal purposes.


Job Description


Essential Responsibilities:

• Minimal Subject Matter Expert for one (1) out of (9) Calibrations stations within Performance Lab
• Leads the Test and calibration of controlling, indicating and measuring instruments and devices, such as pressure transmitters, temperature controls, Thermocouples, RTD's, thermometers and power load measurement devices.
• Manages and completes Measurement Assurance Program (MAP) activities as required for SME station
• Responsible for directing/OJT training for new technicians
• Facilitates all required maintenance and calibration of Lab Reference Standards
• Responsible to assist Engineering with traceability
• Responsible for all process and Quality documentation SME area(s) and proficient with quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices.
• Selects and installs accessories such as adapters, indicating gauges, or holding devices on test or calibration fixture, and connects the instrument or device to a lab primary standard.
• Sets controls to regulate factors such as current flow, timing cycle, pressure, temperature or vacuum according to specifications and activates test of calibration equipment.
• Observes reading on meters and gauges and other displays and performance of device or instrument to identify functional defects and determine calibration requirements & Adjusts calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of device or instrument.
• Identify defective instrumentation and lead root cause investigation and implementation of CAPA through engagement with Lab leaders.
• Responsible to support all Lab operational processes across instrumentation maintenance, prepping, packing, returning items to inventory (Kanban), Kanban level maintenance and 5S activities.
• Provide hands on support for thermal performance testing of gas turbines.
• Accountable for the quality of the data collected from customers' power plants for both commercial and internal purposes.
• Job requires approximately 20% travel to mainly domestic power plant sites. The duration of the field tests ranges from one (1) to (3) weeks/1-2 jobs per year.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Engineering or related OR Minimum of 2 years of industry experience and familiarity with calibration used for thermal performance testing and evaluation.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% in support of testing at domestic power plant sites
• Ability and willingness to work overtime (including weekends), as needed

Desired Characteristics:

• Understanding of instrumentation principles, their physics principles, calibration, installation requirements, operation, communications, and troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge with familiarity of mA and mV measurements
• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute calibration
• Instrumentation training in:
  Control systems, industrial environments, calibration facilities and processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor electrical repairs on instrumentation

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $74,000-$77,000.


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 June 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; 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…