High Voltage Technician III

GE Vernova

High Voltage Technician III troubleshooting transformers, switchgear, relays, motors, and substations for GE Vernova’s renewable-energy infrastructure. Leading field teams, preparing technical documentation, and supporting wind and solar plant electrical systems.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $47 - $52 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems, including power transformers and switchgear, while providing technical direction and leadership to field service teams. Proficient in preparing job planning documents and ensuring safety compliance in high-voltage environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High-Voltage ExperienceTroubleshooting Electrical SystemsField Service Team LeadershipTechnical Report WritingMentoring and Training Technicians

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Hard Skills

TroubleshootingElectrical Systems MaintenanceReading SchematicsWriting Switching OrdersTest Equipment FamiliarityJob Planning DocumentationProcess InstructionsSafety ComplianceCost ControlBasic Workplace First Aid

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft TeamsSmartSheetsTest Equipment

Industry Keywords

Power TransformersSwitchgearProtection RelaysControl SystemsSubstationsWind PlantsSolar Plants

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide onsite and remote technical direction to site personnel and customers
Prepare job planning documents defining the work scope through engineering instructions, drawings, and process instructions
Provide leadership to skilled labor performing work on customer sites
Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance checkout for power transformers, switchgear, protection relays, control systems, and motors
Troubleshoot electrical problems in substations on wind and solar plants
Write technical reports, order materials, secure quotations, and prepare job completion reports for customers
Exercise good judgment in controlling costs
Maintain a strong safety mindset
Mentor and train unqualified technicians

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma / GED
Previous high-voltage experience
Familiarity with test equipment and testing procedures for transformers, relays, breakers, and underground splices
Familiarity with switching pad-mount transformers and substations
Ability to read schematics
Ability to write and interpret switching orders
Proven experience leading a field service team
Ability to mentor and train unqualified technicians
Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and SmartSheets
Basic Workplace First Aid
Willingness to travel
Flexibility
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Safety must be a top priority
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Two weeks of annual vacation, which may be pro-rated based on start date
Relocation assistance
Professional development
Competitive compensation