GE Vernova
Major Correctives Technical Specialist - WIND
SchenectadyonsiteSalary not disclosedPosted 3d ago
Job Description Summary
The Major Correctives Technical Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating technical training programs and field capability initiatives for North America teams performing major component upgrades and blade repair operations. This role supports the safe, compliant, and effective execution of complex corrective work scopes by ensuring field personnel have the technical knowledge, practical skills, and execution readiness required to perform work to standard.
This role serves as a key technical resource supporting workforce capability across Major Correctives operations. The specialist will partner closely with operations leaders, field leaders, technical experts, EHS, and training stakeholders to identify skill gaps, build structured learning plans, improve technical consistency, and strengthen field execution readiness. The role requires strong technical credibility, instructional capability, and the ability to translate field requirements into practical training and evaluation methods.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on wind field experience in major component exchange, component upgrades, blade repair, or related corrective services work, along with demonstrated capability in technical instruction, training development, and workforce assessment.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Training Development
Aide in the development technical training content, qualification materials, and capability-building programs for field teams performing major component upgrades and blade repair
Support structured learning paths that support both foundational and advanced skill development across Major Correctives work scopes
Translate technical procedures, field lessons learned, and execution requirements into clear and practical training materials
Partner with subject matter experts, operations leaders, and technical teams to ensure training content reflects current methods, standards, risks, and business needs
Support creation and maintenance of standardized training modules, field guides, practical exercises, and evaluation tools
Ensure technical training content aligns with approved procedures, quality expectations, safety requirements, and operational standards
Training Implementation
Deliver technical training through classroom instruction, field-based coaching, practical demonstrations, simulations, and on-the-job support
Support onboarding and upskilling of field personnel assigned to major component upgrade and blade repair work
Coordinate training rollouts for new processes, tools, repair methods, retrofit scopes, and quality requirements
Work with field leaders to align training delivery with campaign schedules, workforce readiness needs, and execution priorities
Provide direct field support during implementation of new training programs or capability-building initiatives
Reinforce standard work and procedural adherence through field engagement and coaching
Evaluation and Qualification
Lead evaluations of technical capability for field employees through hands-on assessments, observations, qualification reviews, and performance validation
Develop and maintain consistent evaluation criteria for major component and blade repair skill sets
Assess readiness of technicians and crews for specific work scopes, campaigns, or advanced responsibilities
Identify technical skill gaps, training deficiencies, and qualification risks that could impact safety, quality, or execution performance
Provide feedback to field leaders and operations leadership regarding workforce capability, readiness, and development priorities
Support qualification tracking and documentation in alignment with business requirements
Field Capability and Continuous Improvement
Partner with operations leaders to improve workforce capability, technical consistency, and execution discipline across Major Correctives teams
Use field observations, safety initiatives, quality findings, rework trends, and execution challenges to refine training content and development priorities
Capture and integrate lessons learned from major component and blade repair campaigns into future training materials
Support standardization of technical practices and field execution methods across sites and teams
Recommend improvements to training approaches, qualification processes, and capability-building strategies based on field feedback and operational performance
Help build a sustainable technical capability model that supports scale, quality, and readiness across the region
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with: Major Correctives Operations Leaders
Field Leaders and Supervisors
Technical Support and Engineering
EHS
Quality
Training / Learning teams
Planning and Workforce leaders
Align training priorities with operational demand, technical risk areas, and customer delivery requirements
Serve as a technical training resource for questions related to methods, readiness, and skill expectations
Support readiness reviews, workforce planning discussions, and execution improvement initiatives with technical capability insight
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 7 years in wind services, technical field operations, turbine maintenance, major component work, blade repair, or related industrial service activities
Willingness and ability to travel 50% to field sites across North America
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, industrial, or education-related field
Demonstrated hands-on technical experience in major component exchange, major component upgrades, blade repair, or other complex field corrective work
Experience developing, delivering, or supporting technical training, workforce development, or field instruction
Strong understanding of field procedures, technical standards, safe work practices, and quality expectations in a wind or industrial field environment
Ability to evaluate technical skills and provide practical coaching and feedback
Experience as a technical instructor, field trainer, lead technician, subject matter expert, or field quality / technical support resource
Deep technical knowledge in one or more of the following: Up -tower corrective repair, Blade repair methods, Retrofit execution, Gearbox / generator / main bearing work, OR Major component exchange
Experience building training materials, qualification programs, or technical standards
Familiarity with adult learning principles and field-based instructional methods
Experience conducting hands-on evaluations, qualification signoffs, or technical audits
Ability to work across operations, engineering, and training functions in a matrixed environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Relevant wind industry, rope access, blade repair, or technical certifications are a plus
Additional Information
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 $104,200.00 and $173,700.00. 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.
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