Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist – Team Lead

GE Vernova

. Coordinate PTR service technicians and equipment for on-site transformer services, including new unit installation, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $50 - $54 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating on-site transformer services, including installation, maintenance, and commissioning, while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Possesses strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage teams and customer interactions in high-pressure environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringPower Transformer Installation And RepairField Service ExperienceLeadership In High-Pressure EnvironmentsAbility To Understand Electrical Schematics

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Hard Skills

Transformer Services CoordinationField Testing And CommissioningResource SchedulingEquipment Requirement ForecastingTechnical Document PreparationEHS/HSE ReportingDrawing Annotation And EditingVacuum Processing Rig OperationInspection Criteria DevelopmentCustomer Status Reporting

Soft Skills

Effective Written CommunicationEffective Verbal CommunicationTeam LeadershipCustomer Interaction

Certifications & Qualifications

CDL License Preferred

Industry Keywords

Power TransformersElectrical Balance Of Plant (eBOP)High Voltage BreakersSwitchgearOEM Design ChangesSite ManagementField Service OperationsTechnical AssistanceEmergency Call-Out ServicesTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate PTR service technicians and equipment for on-site transformer services, including new unit installation, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades
Lead on-site resources, assigned crew members, and subcontracted services
Perform daily morning tailboards with crews and/or customer resources
Perform daily end-of-day tailboards with crews and/or customer resources
Identify and report EHS/HSE concerns
Prepare daily status update reports detailing team activities, unit status, delays, and other critical site operations
Operate and control vacuum processing rigs and associated equipment
Perform or oversee field testing and commissioning of associated units
Oversee test technicians to confirm required commissioning standards are followed and submit test results to engineering for review
Annotate and edit drawings as-built to document changes to OEM design
Participate in developing and improving standard procedures for transformer service
Provide technical assistance in preparing and submitting technical documents
Participate in developing inspection criteria with external and internal customers for transformer services
Train and support colleagues in PTR installation and service processes and procedures
Ensure safety and quality procedures are followed to meet customer expectations
Travel regionally and nationally across North America to client and project sites
Support emergency call-out services for year-round 24x7 customer production requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with specialization in Power Transformer or HV/MV apparatus or Electrical Engineering, or High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years of PTR installation and repair experience
Minimum of 10 years of field experience with specific mechanical and/or electrical experience related to power transformers or other Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment such as high voltage breakers, switchgear, and associated devices
Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time
Leadership experience in a high-pressure, ever-changing work environment with direct customer contact
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Site management and field service experience
Ability to understand electrical schematics and one-line diagrams
Resource scheduling and forecasting of required activities
Ability to forecast equipment requirements for job-specific execution
CDL license preferred, or the ability to obtain
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Guaranteed base salary compensation
Overtime eligibility
Daily per-diem and project-specific stipends
Flexible, project-based assignments
Dispatch to project sites as needed
Professional development
Competitive compensation
Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
40 hours of personal business time
160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time, subject to state law
Two weeks of annual vacation, potentially prorated based on start date