Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist – Team Lead

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

📋 Description

• Coordinate PTR service technicians and equipment for on-site transformer services, covering new unit installations, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades.

• Lead on-site resources, including assigned crew members and subcontracted services.

• Conduct daily morning tailboard meetings with crews and/or customer representatives.

• Facilitate daily end-of-day tailboard meetings with crews and/or customer representatives.

• Identify and report any EHS/HSE concerns.

• Provide daily status update reports that outline team activities, unit status, delays, and critical operations.

• Operate and manage vacuum processing rigs and related equipment.

• Perform or supervise field testing and commissioning of related units.

• Oversee test technicians to ensure compliance with required commissioning standards and submit test results to engineering for review and confirmation.

• Annotate and modify drawings to serve as “as built” documentation of changes to the OEM design.

• Engage in the development and enhancement of standard transformer service procedures.

• Offer technical assistance in the preparation and submission of technical documents.

• Collaborate in developing inspection criteria with both external and internal customers for transformer services.

• Train and support colleagues in PTR installation and service processes and procedures.

• Ensure adherence to safety and quality procedures to meet customer expectations.

• Travel regionally and nationally across North America, working directly at client sites.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on Power Transformers or HV/MV apparatus, or a High School Diploma with at least 10 years of PTR installation and repair experience.

• A minimum of 10 years of field experience with specific mechanical and/or electrical expertise related to power transformers or other Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment, such as high voltage breakers, switchgear, and associated devices.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time.

• Leadership experience in a high-pressure, ever-changing work environment with direct customer interaction.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in site management and field service.

• Proficient in understanding electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.

• Skills in resource scheduling and forecasting required activities.

• Ability to anticipate equipment needs for specific job execution.

• CDL license preferred, or the capability to obtain one.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary compensation.

• Eligibility for overtime pay.

• Daily per-diem and project-specific stipends.

• Flexible, project-based assignments.

• Rotational schedules featuring four weeks on-site followed by one week working from home.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• 401(k) savings option with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance offered.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits included.

• Life insurance offered.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• 40 hours allocated for personal business time.

• 160 hours for personal illness and caregiving time, subject to state law.

• Two weeks of annual vacation.