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GE Vernova Repair & Installation Deployment & Operations Leader in Remote, Illinois
Job Description Summary
The Repair & Installation Deployment & Operations Leader will lead and support the development and deployment of new repairs and tooling for our global Onshore Wind Installation & Services Businesses. They will also lead Major Component Upgrades (MCU) and Installation lean efforts for new and existing processes/capabilities to improve Safety Quality Delivery & Cost.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
As the Repair & Installation Deployment & Operations Leader, you will:
Act as the primary liaison between the Global Projects & Services (Operations, Tooling Centers, EHS) and Wind Engineering (Repair & Installation Technology, Product Engineering, FPM) in the areas of tool / repair developments & deployment.
Lead global validations & Beta Period of tooling/process products by working with Repair & Installation Engineering, Platform Leaders, Field Engineering, EHS and etc. to ensure timely and realistic trials; this will include the establishment of validation teams, identification of site / location, logistics, work instructions, execution and data collection / report outs
Lead and complete action plans following tool/process validations as well as lead continuous improvements as new feedback are received to meet all CTQs
Establish global training requirements & strategy for new tool / repair products; this will include building a curriculum, creating training levels, leading training sessions globally, & any additional knowledge transfer of use, handling, and maintenance of new tool / repair products.
Lead full operational deployment to include cost/benefit alignment, procurement planning, logistics requirements, team requisites, maintenance/spare part protocols/execution plans, creation/execution of training plans and optimized regional operation strategies for the product/process.
Provide technical direction when required to include off hour remote and on-site support when technical uncertainties and/or as emergent issues arise to ensure the tasks can be completed safely, with quality, and within the standards
Lead continuous improvement/lean efforts for new and existing capabilities to include creation of detailed PSRs, leading Kaizens, and developing/deploying new standards to improve SQDC
Lead and self-develop new processes/repairs solutions and deploy globally
Create & Lead tollgate reviews including the establishment of stakeholders/approvers, business case, effort, program scope, limits & constraints, product cost targets, risks, approvals, and action/follow-up plans
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college (OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Installation or Repair Field Engineering experience)
Ability and willingness to travel 50% of the time, which includes international travel and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
Desired Characteristics
MCU and/or Installation field execution experience
Liftra Self Hoisting Crane execution experience
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
REDP (Renewable Energy Development Program), RELP (Renewable Energy Leadership Program), FEP (Field Engineering Program) graduate (GE Employee's only)
Repair or Installation Engineering experience
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Proficiency in technical writing and process documentation
Project coordination / Change Management / Influencing / Leadership skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Self-starter and able to work with limited supervision
Safety conscious
Detail orientated
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
Lean, Six Sigma certification or equivalent quality certification
The salary range for this position is $91,400 - $152,300 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this role has variable compensation incentive of 10%. Available Health and Welfare benefits may include, Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional Benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.
This position is expected to close on 12/31/24
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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: Yes
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position