Hourly Training Specialist – NAM Major Corrective

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Hourly Training Specialist delivering hands-on, field-based training to technicians for wind turbine upgrades across North America. Ensuring technician competency and safety during major component exchanges.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver practical, hands-on MCU training at wind sites and GE Vernova training facilities
  • Train internal and external technicians on gearbox, generator, and main bearing exchanges
  • Instruct on rigging practices, crane interface, lift plans, and heavy component handling
  • Train on aux equipment, tooling, torquing, alignment, critical tolerances, and verification steps
  • Coach technicians during controlled training evolutions and live execution support as required
  • Assess technician competency through direct observation, practical demonstrations, and evaluations
  • Verify technician readiness prior to assignment on MCU projects
  • Complete and maintain training records, qualification matrices, and competency sign-offs
  • Provide structured feedback and coaching to address skill gaps
  • Reinforce GE Vernova EHS expectations and critical risk controls related to heavy lifts, stored energy, and dropped objects
  • Ensure training aligns with OEM manuals, GE Vernova work instructions, and MCU execution standards
  • Support incident investigations by identifying training or competency gaps and recommended corrective actions
  • Promote consistent quality execution and adherence to approved lift plans and procedures
  • Support development and continuous improvement of MCU training content, job aids, and standard work
  • Provide field feedback to training and operations leadership on execution challenges and trends
  • Support customer, regulatory, and internal audit requirements related to training and qualifications

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on wind turbine major component upgrade experience
  • Demonstrated experience performing gearbox, generator, and/or main bearing exchanges
  • Strong understanding of crane operations, rigging, lift planning, and heavy component handling
  • Ability to effectively train, coach, and evaluate adult learners in a field environment
  • Willingness to travel extensively across North America
  • Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills
  • Previous experience as an MCU Lead Technician, Foreman, or Supervisor (preferred)
  • Experience delivering hands-on technical or safety training (preferred)
  • Familiarity with GE wind turbine platforms and tooling (preferred)
  • Train-the-trainer or instructional certification (preferred)
  • Experience working in prevailing wage and/or union environments (preferred)

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, tax-advantaged 401(k) with company matching
  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Two weeks of annual vacation