Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist – Team Lead

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Conduct daily morning tailboards with crews and/or customer resources.

• Conduct daily end-of-day tailboards with crews and/or customer resources.

• Identify and report any EHS/HSE concerns.

• Prepare daily status update reports that detail team activities, unit statuses, delays, and other critical site operations.

• Operate and manage vacuum processing rigs and related equipment.

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

• Oversee test technicians to ensure that required commissioning standards are adhered to and submit test results for engineering review.

• Annotate and modify drawings as-built to document changes from the OEM design.

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

• Provide technical support in the preparation and submission of technical documents.

• Engage in the development of inspection criteria with both external and internal customers for transformer services.

• Train and assist colleagues in the processes and procedures of PTR installation and service.

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

• Travel regionally and nationally across North America to client and project sites.

• Provide support for emergency call-out services to meet year-round 24x7 customer production needs.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Proven leadership experience in a high-pressure, dynamic work environment with direct customer interaction.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in site management and field service.

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

• Ability to schedule resources and forecast required activities.

• Capability to predict equipment needs for specific job tasks.

• CDL license is preferred, or the willingness to obtain one.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary compensation.

• Eligibility for overtime.

• Daily per-diem and project-specific stipends.

• Flexible, project-based assignments.

• Dispatch to project sites as required.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance available.

• Adoption assistance offered.

• Paid parental leave provided.

• Disability benefits included.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• 40 hours of personal business time available.

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

• Two weeks of annual vacation, which may be prorated based on the start date.