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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Electrician - High Voltage Distribution

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSchenectady, NY, USA$37.11 - $45.65In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline.
  • Certified training and equivalent experience (Journeyman’s card).
  • Military A or C School training in an applicable field.

Responsibilities

  • Install, repair, and maintain electrical and utilities and facilities systems and equipment.
  • Operate equipment used in receiving and distributing electrical power, perform switching operations throughout the facility, and inspect substations and transformers.
  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment and building electrical systems, including motors, transformers, switchgear, rectifiers, control systems, motor control centers, shop machinery power feeds, and substations.
  • Run conduit, replace fuses, install new electrical gear, and troubleshoot circuitry.
  • Use schematics and wiring diagrams, and order materials.
  • Perform comprehensive inspections using inspection instruments and gauges to detect malfunctions.
  • Conduct transformer, substation, battery, and generator inspections.
  • Analyze causes of malfunctions, failures, and recurring electrical problems, and recommend and implement corrective actions.
  • Analyze malfunctions and repair utilities distribution control systems; install, maintain, or modify those systems.
  • Perform utilities and equipment maintenance as needed.
  • Plan, lay out, rig, move, erect, and install complex equipment and machinery, including overhead cranes.
  • Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems at heights and in confined spaces.
  • Administer site-wide electrical distribution Lockout/Tagout.
  • Keep work areas and equipment clean and operating safely.
  • Train others as necessary.
  • Participate in and own Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives and performance throughout the plant.
  • Identify and implement process-improvement opportunities to improve quality and product flow.
  • Participate in lean initiatives using Six Sigma tools for process improvements.
  • Identify and implement Kaizens for continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability and willingness to work off shifts and weekends.
  • Experience in medium-voltage repair work and switching (660V–115kV).
  • A minimum of four years of industry-related experience.
  • Experience in the mechanical and electrical fields.

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2024

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