Technical Leader - Steam Turbine Operability Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Steam Turbine Engineering team develops and designs highly efficient turbomachines through the latest engineering sciences and disciplines integrated with digital technologies. Activities contribute to the design and development of products, solutions and overall steam turbine system design for combined cycle projects.

As a Steam Turbine Operability Technical Leader, you will be responsible for the technical oversight of the team responsible to identify operational parameters for the steam turbine for safe operation, identify necessary supervisory and instrumentation equipment including positioning and specifications, and supporting the entry to commercial operation of new unit requisition projects.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• This role is focused on Steam Turbine Operability within combined cycle power plant applications and will be a member of the ST Operability team of ST Systems Engineering.
• The Technical Leader for Steam Turbine operability will serve as the focal point for day-to-day execution within the operability team, including work placement and execution within the group.
• Identification of areas for continuous improvement within the team and execution, applying lean principles such as standard work.
• Drive continuous improvement in areas such as work instructions and increased automation of tools. This will be achieved through supporting the development of technical standards, best practices, design practices and process improvements. Own and maintain a focused list of priority targets for improvement, based on cost vs benefit.
• Develop and maintain a technical depth assessment for the team and use that to drive technical development within the team for less experienced members via work alignment and mentoring.
• Drive the operational rhythm of the group, sending weekly reporting to keep tasks on time and own the overall 90% OTD metric for the group through pro-active management.
• Represent the operability team at operational rhythm meetings, such as line of balance (LOB)
• Define the instrumentation required for a world-class steam turbine; ensure sensor placement and selection supports the unit’s mission.
• Identify and provide the operating parameters on the steam turbine for safe operation; interface with the ST Controls Engineering team to provide input into the steam turbine controller.
• Analyze operational field data of the GE Vernova steam turbine fleet.  Share results and recommendations with internal steam turbine design teams; assist in the understanding of component capability.  Interface with the site commissioning team to provide guidance on steam turbine operation and verify with ST Controls Engineering settings are correct.  Advise customer as required.
• Work with the Steam Turbine Analytics team to help develop digital tools that track fleetwide steam turbine operational trends. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline.
• 8 years experience in steam turbine design and or operability.

Desired Characteristics

• At least 8 years of experience in systems engineering preferred.
• ​Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 12, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.