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Job Description

The Aero Services Repairs Engineering Leader role encompasses both strategic leadership and hands-on tactical execution, with a broad spectrum of responsibilities focused on repair development and sustaining activities for aeroderivative gas turbines. Below is a detailed outline of the key responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

• Oversee and drive the scope, scheduling, coordination, and execution of all aeroderivative gas turbine repair engineering activities, maintaining a sharp focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
• Lead and develop the aeroderivative component repair engineering team, fostering the creation of engineering processes, and coordinating the industrialization of repairs.
• Play an active role in aligning Aero Repair Team efforts to meet emerging business needs and long-term strategies.
• Contribute to business growth by supporting proposal efforts for new repair opportunities.

Technical Expertise and Innovation:

• Collaborate with GE Vernova’s Advanced Manufacturing & Repair Technologies teams to advance new technologies for engine maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Offer expert technical consultation on repair issues across the Aero Services Business, including supplier and fleet support.
• Lead repair development Design Reviews (DRs) with transparency while tracking respective DR actions and milestones progress.

Risk Management and Strategic Planning:

• Identify and assess potential risks, developing strategies to mitigate them effectively.
• Contribute to strategic and policy development within the repair area. 
• Shape technical repair solutions that align with both immediate business needs and long-term strategic goals.
• Ensure the overall repair programs are executed properly, including managing costs, deliverables, and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).  Present progress during monthly operating reviews.

Mentorship and Collaboration:

• Serve as a mentor and technical resource for junior team members.
• Lead and manage projects that involve moderate risk and resource demands.
• Convey complex or sensitive information clearly, building consensus among stakeholders.

Documentation and Communication:

• Ensure accurate documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects, in accordance with engineering policies and procedures.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations effectively through analysis, preparation, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the creation of new business opportunities by contributing to proposal efforts.
• Prepare invention disclosures to protect technological advancements that provide a competitive edge and safeguard intellectual property rights.

Overall, this role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, innovation, and effective communication skills to drive the success of GE Vernova's Aeroderivative gas turbine repair programs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Significantexperience in Engineering, Operations, or a related field. Strong working knowledge of gas turbine repair methods. Proven experience as a leader of a global technical team.

Desired Characteristics

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a global, multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Technical Acumen: Technical expertise in aeroderivative gas turbines and respective repair methods. 
• Material Expertise: Experience with materials used in aero-derivative gas turbine components, including nickel-based super alloys, high strength stainless steels, titanium, cobalt-based materials, and coatings. 
• Operational Judgment and Accountability: Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex technical, and operational challenges.
• Collaboration (One Team Mindset): Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, commercial, and sales.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality technical solutions and maintaining strong relationships with downstream internal and external customers.  
• Safety Leadership: Strong focus on promoting and maintaining a culture of safety within the team.

Work Environment:

• The role involves significant interaction with global teams and may require 10% to 15% travel to repair and global engineering facilities.
• The Aero Services Repair Engineering leader must be adaptable, capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Why Join Us: This position offers the opportunity to lead a highly skilled team in a dynamic, innovative environment. As the Aero Services Repairs Engineering Leader, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success and satisfaction of our aeroderivative customers, contributing to the growth and success of GE Vernova.

About Us

Inclusion & Diversity At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  

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For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $127,900.00 - 213,100.00 USD Annual.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% performance bonus.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This position will stay open on the career website until at least 9/30/2024.

Benefits Available to You:

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.