Technical Advisor - Hydro Service

Job Description Summary

The 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: November 28, 2026For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $87,000.00 and $145,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 06, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and 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, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.