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




















