Technical Advisor - Hydro Service

Job Description SummaryThe Technical Advisor service will manage construction activities at customer sites. Responsibilities include directing site crews, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring technical execution aligns with project goals and company policies. This role requires significant autonomy, strong leadership skills, and hands-on experience in complex site environments.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Operational Excellence: Plan project activities, allocate resources, and ensure all site documentation and technical procedures are current and accessible.
• Safety Leadership: Champion EHS guidelines and conduct risk assessments. You hold the authority to pause or stop work if safety or quality standards are compromised.
• Technical Oversight: Perform in-process rewind tests (e.g., high potential, surge, stator core loop, insulation resistance) and conduct fault investigations.
• Client & Team Management: Act as the primary point of contact for the customer and subcontractors. Provide on-the-job training, manage team performance, and foster a culture of safety and discipline.
• Business Support: Participate in pre-bid job walks, assist in developing cost estimates for proposals, and track project risks to minimize additional expenditures.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of prior hydroelectric generator experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of the theory and application of repair/replacement practices for mechanical equipment and heavy industrial machinery used in hydroelectric facilities.
• Facility Knowledge: Familiarity with the principles and practices of maintaining multi-purpose hydroelectric generating facilities, including dams, powerhouses, and gate/valve houses.
• Safety/Operations: Knowledge of safe operation practices for heavy construction equipment.
• Software Skills: Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desired Qualifications

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Technical Precision: Proven ability to perform skilled duties such as shaft line alignment, bearing settings, and the use of mechanical precision tools/on-site machining tools.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving capability and the ability to read and interpret complex manuals, drawings, and project specifications.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and empower diverse site teams.

Eligibility Requirements

• Travel: Ability to travel frequently to job sites throughout the United States. Assignments can range from a few days to several months.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings with exposure to different weather conditions.
• Work Style: Ability to work from home between site assignments to prepare offers, cost estimates, and mobilization plans.
• Authorization: Must be able to satisfy all requirements to work on-site at various customer facilities.

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.