Job Description SummaryThe Repair Technology team is responsible for the creation of methods, processes and tools that are utilized for unplanned maintenance such as Major Component Exchanges and Uptower Repairs to Service Onshore Wind Turbines. The Senior Core Repair Engineer will be responsible for owning and developing repair procedures and tooling required to enable key repair capabilities for Service NPI. This includes baseline capability and advanced repairs. They will increase team capability by documenting lessons learned and updating standard work. They will develop the capability and prove out safety by working closely with various cross functional teams - Repair Technology team, Deployment Leaders, PMs, SVC Unplanned Failures Team, ENG Segments, Regional FRO and Control Title Holders. The role is 70% engineering and project management activities, documentation, & communication. The remaining 30% will be focused on hands on activities, technical tasks, physical work, climbing turbines and performing validations.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As the Senior Core Repair Engineer you will:

Design, develop and validate repair procedures meeting customer and business requirements. Prove out safety and functionality.Drive design decisions by clearly communicating the “unknowns”, associated risks and tradeoffs that are required to properly execute a safe and effective repair procedure.Lead engineering efforts in the initial validation and beta period of tooling/process products by working with Deployment, Platform Leaders, Field Engineering, and EHS to complete and validate robust engineering processes.Create and maintain project plan.Develop, test and validate repair/replacement procedures through: model walk throughs, prototyping, freestanding components and complete wind turbine machine heads.Identify and clearly communicate requirements for process specific tooling. Ensure the design allows for installation, operation, and disassembly of the tool in a safe and effective manner.Own the design of innovative repair solutions and ensure adherence to engineering standards.Follow and use the team’s Design Review Process, quality standards, best practices and systems to fully review and document repair procedures: eDRB, PLM, FMEAs, WDIs, Handoff Packages, etc.Maintain broad awareness of efforts within the group to assure lessons learned and responsiveness to customer/program needs.Mentor younger engineers in the use of CAD modelling, FE analysis, drawing reviews, repair process creation, free body diagrams, and/or rigging plans and serve as an overall repair and installation expert in at least one of those categories.

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or equivalent)Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering, operations, test, or manufacturing field. Demonstrated ability to accommodate for fast pace projects and changes in work scopes.Ability and willingness to travel 10-20% of the time, which may include international travel (must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies)

Desired Characteristics

Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work at heightsProficiency with English both written and oral communicationAt least 3 years of wind turbine repair development experienceAbility and willingness to challenge status quo, without allegiance to past or current practices and technology, to get to the best GE productsDemonstrated interpersonal skills.  Ability to intact with both senior management and hourly techniciansGlobal Wind Organization certificationSafety consciousLean and standard work experience or certificationCreative and open mindsetSelf-starter and able to work with limited supervision to provide detail-oriented solutionsWind Turbine Product/Services knowledgeFamiliarity with industrial toolingFamiliarity with empathic designHands on service/repair experienceProven record of being team oriented and results drivenDesire to experiment and prototype new solutionsTechnical project management experienceAbility and willingness to support physical necessity of shop/field work (i.e., handling rigging, tooling, etc.) when requiredStrong oral and written communication skillsFamiliarity with CAD design and analysisPC proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)Demonstrated technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with simple, creative solutionsDemonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills

The salary range for this position is $111,200- $185,400 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on February 5th or thereafter.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No