Field Technician - GIS Supervisor
No salary listed
Junior
Associate's
La Prairie, QC, Canada
In PersonAbout 85% on customer/project sites; travel primarily in North America with international training and project travel.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
About the job
Requirements
- An associate’s degree in electrical or mechanical technology, or a highly related field.
- At least one year of experience in an electromechanical environment or comparable technical training.
- At least one year of experience installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical assemblies and electrical control circuits.
- Must be eligible to travel to Europe, the Middle East, or Asia for training.
- Must be able and willing to work at remote domestic and international sites, including in adverse weather conditions.
- Must be willing and available to travel up to 85% of the time by air and vehicle within the United States and internationally.
- Fluent French and a good level of English are required.
- Must be able to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Must be able to analyze information and evaluate results to select solutions and resolve customer issues.
- Must have negotiation and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Install GIS equipment safely and efficiently, supervise installation activities, and hand over completed installations.
- Maintain the reliability, safety, and operational performance of GIS equipment already in service.
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance interventions and perform technical repairs while complying with standards and environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Serve as the primary client contact for diagnostics, intervention follow-ups, and equipment recommissioning.
- Perform hands-on field installation work and lead primary and secondary GIS installation projects.
- Perform hands-on field maintenance and repair work and lead GIS refurbishment and service projects.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and follow and update standard work procedures for GIS installation.
- Apply basic knowledge of Local Control Cubicles.
- Supervise personnel, equipment, and tools on construction sites.
- Operate electrical, mechanical, and testing tools and equipment competently.
- Comply with company values, internal environmental, health, and safety regulations, and relevant management-system processes.
- Formally hand over installed GIS equipment to the client.
- Coordinate during installation with the project manager, quality department, technical support team, clients, and contractors.
- Provide weekly progress and status reports to the site coordinator and project manager.
About the company
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, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus