Entry Generator Specialist – Field Service, Technical Advising

GE Vernova

GE Vernova generator specialist supporting industrial power-generation equipment in the field. Performing inspections, high-voltage testing, repairs, maintenance, and technical advising at customer power plants.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$80,000 - CA$85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial power generation equipment, with a strong focus on generator design principles and testing methodologies. Proficient in interpreting technical documents and conducting performance assessments while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

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Electrical Engineering DegreeField Services ExperienceGenerator Testing and MaintenanceTechnical Document InterpretationSafety Protocol Compliance

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Hard Skills

Generator MaintenanceTroubleshootingNon-Destructive TestingPerformance TestingElectrical Schematics InterpretationWinding RepairsRoot Cause AnalysisInsulation Resistance TestingHigh-Voltage TestingLow-Voltage Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

MegohmmetersHipot Test SetsDigital Low Resistance OhmmetersMultimeters

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Canadian Driver’s LicenseCanadian PassportGE Vernova Training Completion

Industry Keywords

Power GenerationField EngineeringSteam Turbine Generator SystemsP&IDsUtility Plants

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Travel extensively to customer sites across the Americas
Support installation, maintenance, and warranty work on industrial power generation equipment
Provide on-site technical direction for customer-owned utility and industrial power plants and Steam Turbine Generator Systems
Review plant engineering documents and P&IDs
Troubleshoot plant systems and equipment
Plan, organize, integrate, and direct labor, tools, and materials to complete contractual work scopes
Safely manage maintenance and repair of power-generation equipment
Develop understanding of generator design principles and construction techniques
Perform visual inspections, non-destructive testing, and performance testing
Conduct insulation resistance, winding resistance, low-voltage, and high-voltage tests
Interpret test results to assess generator condition
Diagnose generator faults and determine root causes
Execute winding, stator, and rotor repairs and routine maintenance
Collaborate with customer personnel during site visits
Identify and resolve technical generator issues and recommend reliability improvements
Prepare reports on inspection findings, test results, and repair work
Maintain activity records and communicate findings to stakeholders
Follow safety protocols and ensure regulatory and customer-specification compliance
Participate in ongoing training and professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical Degree, bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with a 3.0 or higher GPA, or High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of Field Services or power-generation equipment maintenance experience
Experience using Megohmmeters, Hipot test sets, Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeters, and Multimeters
Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% to projects and field assignments
Willingness to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required
Ability to obtain unescorted security clearance at nuclear power facilities
Valid Canadian Driver’s License and Canadian passport
Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including hot or cold environments, confined spaces, climbing stairs, and working at heights
Prior experience as a field engineer, winder, or comparable role preferred
Experience working on customer sites preferred
Experience maintaining and testing electrical generators preferred
Technical ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics, drawings, flow diagrams, and instrument diagrams
English proficiency required
Successful completion of GE Vernova's formal training is required for continuous employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

CAD $80,000–$85,000 pay range for candidates applying to a Canadian-based position
Bonus eligibility: [ineligible]
Relocation Assistance Provided: No