Lead Mechanical Engineer – Fleet Reliability and Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Perform site visits to evaluate the condition of existing turbines or generators.

• Oversee signature tests prior to the disassembly of units.

• Offer daily phone support to site teams and proactively identify potential issues.

• Suggest additional work following dismantling and examination.

• Review and authorize site record documentation.

• Address non-conformities and general concerns.

• Visit sites during critical phases of projects.

• Assist with commissioning and testing activities.

• Troubleshoot reliability issues throughout the warranty period.

• Provide experiential feedback to the design team.

• Serve as the primary site liaison for operation and maintenance agreements.

• Prepare service designs along with associated documentation.

• Support customer service, condition evaluations, spare parts, part refurbishment, and partial unit refurbishment projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the hydroelectric sector.

• Willingness and capability to travel across North America and internationally.

• Ability to work remotely within a team and communicate effectively.

• Willingness to undergo pre-employment screening, which includes reference checks and background verification.

• Unrestricted work authorization in the USA.

• Familiarity with hydro turbine and generator design and installation techniques.

• Understanding of calculation methods related to material strength.

• Knowledge of finite element analysis.

• Insight into metallurgy and welding processes.

• Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if necessary.

• PE license is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive salary package.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• Participation in the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Resources from Fidelity and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance available.

• Adoption assistance program.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays per year.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.