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Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.

We have a continual need for Blader / Turbine Mechanics. In this role, you would be responsible for all duties associated with the inspection, repair, replacement, installation, adjustment, removal and maintenance of blades for a variety of rotating equipment in the service repairs workshop.

Job Description

Posting will be a 3-week rotating shift: 1st & 2nd Shift (7am-3:30pm/5pm-1:30am EST)

Essential Responsibilities :

As the Blader / Turbine Mechanic, you will:

Perform the removal and installation of a variety of blades on all rotating equipment following established procedures and blue prints;
Fit, install and / or modify to close tolerance blades, steam seals, locking keys, assemblies, and turning gears;
Prepare blades for installation, including sandblasting, cleaning, etc.;
Perform such duties as shrouding and peening, seal removal and installation, satellite installation, and drilling and fabrication of locks to complete blade assembly
Set-up completed turbines for rotational testing;
Design and fabricate parts, as required

Qualifications/Requirements :

High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent OR 2 years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience applying mechanical principles in the repair, maintenance and installation of various types of mechanical equipment
Must have professional experience reading blueprints and drawings
Must have experience using calipers and micrometers

Eligibility Requirements

2/9/24 Update: Amended to 3-week rotating shift: 1st (7am - 3:30pm) & 2nd Shift (5pm-1:30am EST - shift differential rate applies)
Ability and willingness to work possible weekends and overtime
Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
No sponsorship provided

Desired Characteristics :

Minimum of 2 year of technical / Trade School Degree from an accredited college, university or trade school
Accomplished skills in a trade with experience on Power Generating Equipment
Experience using precision measurement tools
Basic computer skills

Pay Transparency:

The pay for this position is $21.00-25.50/hour. This position is also eligible for a $2.00/hour shift differential hourly rate increase. This posting is expected to close on January 31, 2024 or thereafter.

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

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.

This is a posting for an C Level, but based on experience employees have the ability to be hired in at or progress to higher levels, which is B level (level starts at $26+/hour).

At GE, we are always searching for great talent. While we might not have a specific job for you today, we want to know about you when we do. As actual openings become available, you may be contacted to discuss a potential opportunity.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: Yes

Offers “General Electric”

Industrial Mechanic - Blader (Rotating Shift)