City of Schenectady, New York, United States
Onsite
Available
Employee demonstrates consistent execution through the following:
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as a leader in driving compliance with company policies and testing group procedures, standards, and best practices
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence across the organization
• Partner with leadership to shape, align, and execute strategic priorities for the team and broader business
• Demonstrate deep organizational awareness and strong engagement with key local and global Gas Power stakeholders
• Build, strengthen, and leverage a broad global network to support business and technical objectives
• Provide career mentorship and guidance to team members, with a focus on capability building and succession development
• Support talent acquisition through active participation in candidate assessment and hiring decisions
• Set the standard for continuous learning by maintaining deep awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
• Provide strategic development insights and thought leadership to the team
• Champion key business priorities and lead engagement in company culture initiatives and programs
• Foster strong team commitment, collaboration, and systems thinking across functions and regions
Technical Responsibilities
• Act as a recognized technical authority in field thermal performance testing and diagnostics
• Lead the advancement and standardization of performance methods, tools, and processes to improve technical rigor and execution quality
• Direct the analysis of complex test data, validation of results, and diagnosis of challenging technical issues across projects
• Lead complex, multi-event, and multi-technology testing programs, ensuring effective coordination of teams, schedules, and deliverables
• Drive plant equipment diagnostics, root cause analysis, and performance optimization initiatives
• Define and establish detailed, high-quality NPI testing strategies in close collaboration with systems and product engineering stakeholders
• Provide technical oversight and conduct high-level peer reviews of field test data, analyses, and customer deliverables
• Lead the technical development and mentoring of less experienced engineers to strengthen overall team capability
• Demonstrate full technical independence in the setup and oversight of standard testing instrumentation and associated DAQ systems
• Apply expert-level knowledge of instrumentation and DAQ fundamentals to guide, coach, and supervise others
• Communicate complex engineering risks, findings, and recommendations clearly to both technical and executive-level stakeholders
• Champion the capture and sharing of technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned across the organization
• Serve as a subject matter expert in core technology areas and provide technical leadership across the broader team
Commercial Responsibilities
• Lead the development of field performance test strategies based on contract requirements, commercial guarantees, and project scope
• Proactively identify and act on opportunities to protect GE Vernova’s commercial interests and mitigate technical and performance risk
• Provide senior-level support for internal and external commercial and technical ITO discussions
• Exercise sound judgment in balancing deviations from process and technical standards with customer, project, and commercial objectives
• Drive productivity and execution excellence across field testing activities
• Champion and contribute to new service development initiatives that support business growth and customer value
Basic Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in the areas of thermal performance modeling, field testing or thermal evaluation .
• Ability to travel extensively in support of global assignments.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, thermodynamic systems (Combined Cycles), and thermodynamic cycles as they relate to gas turbines, steam turbines, and HRSG's.
Desired Characteristics:
- Advanced degree in Engineering
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience
- 8+ years of experience in thermal performance testing
- Advanced knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition system installation and operation
- Advanced understanding of control system instrumentation, calibration, and performance impact
- Advanced understanding of turbine design and operating philosophy
- Expertise in thermodynamic modeling and performance analysis
- Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel and programming capabilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Expertise in data reduction and reconciliation analysis
- Experience working in cross-functional environments
- Extensive experience working with customers and presenting to varied audiences
- Knowledge of Gas Power business models
- Self-starter with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and development
- Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
- Communicates clearly, concisely, and professionally
- Proven ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and business audiences
- Strong service mindset with the ability to anticipate obstacles and customer needs
- Demonstrates accountability and a solution-oriented approach
- Focuses on process and performance outcomes through the customer’s perspective
- Strong facilitation and influencing skills
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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 June 22, 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.
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