Global Maintenance and Performance Improvement Leader

GE Vernova

Global maintenance leader improving GE Vernova’s 24,000+ wind turbine fleet. Driving proactive maintenance, work bundling, availability, and $50M+ annual productivity gains.

Posted 8/28/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $192,000 - $288,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic transformation initiatives within Wind Services, focusing on maintenance optimization, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance fleet performance and productivity.

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Leadership ExperienceProject Management SkillsMaintenance PlanningProcess ImprovementStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Work Bundling StrategiesRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Maintenance OptimizationPerformance Metrics MonitoringQuality OversightFleet ManagementStrategic TransformationOperational ImprovementsContractor ManagementProgram Execution

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Wind TurbinesFleet ProgramsSafety StandardsComplianceEngineering PracticesProductivity InitiativesGlobal OperationsMaintenance StandardsFinancial OutcomesTechnical Discipline

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic transformation of proactive work execution as part of the broader Wind Services transformation
Develop work bundling and optimization strategies driving $50M+ in annual productivity
Lead execution of proactive work across a global fleet of 24,000+ wind turbines, including planned maintenance, fleet programs, and RCA corrective actions
Ensure maintenance activities are completed on time while maintaining quality, compliance, and field execution standards
Partner with Engineering to define, maintain, and improve best-in-class maintenance practices
Maximize fleet availability through maintenance planning, quality oversight, and process improvement
Collaborate with the Services Product Line team to develop and deploy fleet improvement strategies
Support work bundling initiatives to reduce turbine climbs and improve maintenance efficiency
Monitor maintenance performance metrics and drive corrective actions
Identify execution gaps, process issues, and improvement opportunities, leading cross-functional resolution
Standardize maintenance processes across the fleet
Contribute to safety, quality, reliability, and productivity initiatives
Build relationships across Services, Engineering, Operations, and Product Line teams
Enable stronger financial outcomes through self-perform optimization, bundled maintenance strategies, and pricing standardization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, or related technical discipline
Minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in operations, project management, quality, or systems engineering
Ability and willingness to travel globally 25% of the time
Contractor management experience
Experience leading and influencing diverse teams
Ability to drive strategy and operational improvements
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
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
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity Executive Services
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Restoration Plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits
Professional development
Competitive compensation
Relocation assistance not provided