Entry Level Technical Field Advisor – Steam Turbine

GE Vernova

Entry-level Technical Field Advisor maintaining and troubleshooting steam turbine generator systems at customer power plants. Supporting GE Vernova’s mission to electrify and decarbonize energy.

Posted 8/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $70,000 - $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 power generation equipment, including installation, troubleshooting, and technical direction. Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering documents and providing technical instruction to customer representatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Steam Turbine OperationPreventive MaintenanceTechnical Report WritingElectrical/Mechanical Diagram InterpretationField Services Experience

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingCalibrationInstallationTechnical InstructionEquipment RepairDimensional ChecksThermal Growth Equipment KnowledgeDial and Laser Alignment

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam Coordination

Industry Keywords

Power Generation EquipmentSteam Boiler Operational PrinciplesField ServicesCustomer Site ExperienceP&IDs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, perform, coordinate, and/or monitor Steam Power site activities
Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment
Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration after installation
Respond to emergency repairs and services for troublesome equipment
Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives on installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance
Write technical reports, job status reports, and customer reports
Order materials and secure quotations
Complete time sheets and expense sheets accurately and promptly
Sign off on all implemented changes
Troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for a wide range of equipment vintages
Prepare 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 to customer-owned utility and industrial power plants for steam turbine generator systems
Review plant engineering documents and P&IDs
Plan, organize, integrate, and direct labor, tools, and materials according to contractual requirements
Safely manage maintenance and repair of power-generation equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university with a 3.0 or higher GPA; or High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of experience in a Field Services or power generation equipment maintenance role
Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time
Employment contingent upon acceptable pre-employment background and drug screening
Successful completion of all required training courses and formal training
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Experience working on customer sites
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
Dial and laser alignment and thermal growth equipment knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
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 and company retirement contributions
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, potentially prorated based on start date
Professional development opportunities
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas
Specialized classroom and laboratory training
Periodic competency training