Technical Field Advisor

GE Vernova

Entry-level Technical Field Advisor maintaining and repairing steam turbine generator systems for GE Vernova’s electrification and decarbonization mission. Providing technical direction at customer power plants with 80% travel.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and performing maintenance and repair of Steam Turbine Generator Systems, including installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Possesses strong technical skills in reading electrical and mechanical diagrams, along with the ability to provide on-site technical direction and support.

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Steam Turbine OperationElectrical/Mechanical Diagram InterpretationPreventive MaintenanceField Services ExperienceUnescorted Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Preventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingTechnical Report WritingInstallation of Systems and EquipmentCalibrationRepair of Power-Generation EquipmentReading Electrical/Mechanical DiagramsDial and Laser AlignmentThermal Growth Equipment KnowledgeJob Status Reporting

Soft Skills

Technical OrientationFast-Learning AbilitySelf-Directed Work Style

Industry Keywords

Field ServicesPower Generation Equipment MaintenanceSteam Boiler Operational PrinciplesCustomer Site ExperienceNuclear Facilities Security Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, perform, coordinate, and/or monitor Steam Power site activities
Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment
Conduct preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration after installation
Respond to emergency repair and service requests
Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives at customer sites
Write technical reports and prepare job status and customer reports
Order materials and secure quotations
Prepare job status, time sheet, and expense reports
Sign off on implemented changes
Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance checkout for a wide range of equipment vintages
Prepare accurate technical reports for customer records and future outages
Ensure all required parts are shipped to the site
Perform aftermarket upgrades at the site level
Supervise critical tasks performed by third parties, including measuring and dimensional checks
Provide on-site technical direction for customer-owned utility and industrial power plants and their Steam Turbine Generator Systems
Safely manage maintenance and repair of power-generation equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related discipline from an accredited university with a 3.0 or higher GPA, or a High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of experience in Field Services or power generation equipment maintenance
Ability to obtain Unescorted Security Clearance to Nuclear Facilities across North America
Experience working on customer sites
Technical orientation, fast-learning ability, and self-directed work style
Solid understanding of Steam Turbine Operation and Controlling Parameters or Steam Boiler Operational Principles
Strong technical skill in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical flow and instrument diagrams
Knowledge of dial and laser alignment and thermal growth equipment
Successful completion of formal training, including specialized classroom and laboratory training when assigned
Successful completion of periodic training to meet competency requirements
Acceptable pre-employment background and drug screening results
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Willingness and ability to travel 80% annually, primarily within the U.S., with possible international travel to Canada
Continuous employment is dependent on successful completion of formal training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Role is overtime eligible
Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach
24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance/benefits
Life insurance
Paid time off for vacation or illness
12 paid holidays
40 hours of personal business time for new hires
160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time, subject to state law
Two weeks of annual vacation, which may be prorated based on start date
Professional development
On-the-job learning and development
Specialized classroom and laboratory training
Periodic training to meet competency requirements
Geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas