Senior Power Transformer Crew Lead

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Senior Power Transformer Crew Lead managing on-site installation and maintenance projects for power transformers in North America. Overseeing service technicians while ensuring safety and quality procedures are met.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $52 - $58 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in transformer services, including installation, maintenance, and commissioning, while effectively leading teams and managing site operations. Proficient in interpreting electrical schematics and ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards.

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Transformer InstallationField Service ManagementElectrical Schematics UnderstandingLeadership in High-Pressure EnvironmentsResource Scheduling and Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Mechanical ExperienceElectrical ExperiencePower Transformer ExpertiseHV/MV Apparatus KnowledgeField Testing and CommissioningTechnical Document PreparationDrawing Annotation and EditingInspection Criteria Development

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipCustomer Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Vacuum Processing RigsField Test Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringCDL License Preferred

Industry Keywords

EHS/HSE ComplianceElectrical Balance of Plant (eBOP)High Voltage BreakersSwitchgear

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordination of PTR service technicians and equipment to perform on site transformer services covering new unit installation, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades
Lead on-site resources of assigned crew members and subcontracted services
Perform daily morning tailboards with the crews and or customer resources
Perform daily end of day tailboards with crews and or customer resources
Identify and report any EHS/HSE concerns with associated works
Daily status update reports detailing team activities, unit status, delays or any other critical operations related to site task being performed by GE PTR teams
Operation and control of vacuum processing rigs and associated equipment
Perform and or oversee the associated field test or commissioning of associated units
Oversight to confirm that test technicians follow required commissioning standards and submission of test results to engineering for review and confirmation
Annotating and editing drawings for 'as built” to properly document changes made to OEM design
Participate in the development and improvement on associated standard procedures associated with transformer service
Provide technical assistance in the preparation of submission of technical documents
Participate in the development of inspection criteria in collaboration with external and internal customers associated with transformer services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time
Minimum of 10 years of field experience with specific mechanical and/or electrical experience related to power transformers or other Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment such as high voltage breakers, switchgear, and associated devices
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with specialization in Power Transformer or HV/MV apparatus or Electrical Engineering or equivalent 10 years of PTR installation and repair experience
Leadership experience in a high-pressure ever-changing work environment with direct customer contact
Effective communications skills both written and verbal
Site management and field service experience
Ability to understand electrical schematics and one-line diagrams
Resource scheduling and forecasting of required activities
Ability to forecast equipment requirements for job specific execution
CDL license preferred, or the ability to obtain

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
New hires receive 40 hours of personal business time
160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law)
Two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)