Facilities Operations Leader-Maintenance

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Job Description Summary

The Operations Leader-Facilities Maintenance will provide daily leadership and direction for facilities maintenance operations supporting the entire GE Schenectady site. You will be expected to make critical decisions in a timely manner while demonstrating leadership in communicating goals, project progress, and repair updates critical to production timelines. In this role, you will utilize your experience to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for yourself and others, and effect short-term and long-term business goals.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :

·  Direct the work activities of hourly GE trades people in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all site facilities & production building infrastructure and components such as, electrical systems, machine tools, carpentry, millwright, steel work, plumbing systems, HVAC, vehicle equipment, etc.
·  Support production needs & requests as required for fulfillment.
·  Perform administrative duties in a timely manner including time and attendance, workforce training requirements, safety meetings, self audits, Injury & Illness reporting, work order and safety work order backlog control, and overtime management, including Highway use tax and CDL driver reporting requirements.
·  Schedule and validate all preventive maintenance by using the Maximo maintenance and work order system.
·  Develop project specific scopes of work, cost estimates, schedule, and manage large and small facilities maintenance and repair projects with both GE trades and contractors.
·  Coordinate all site snow removal efforts between in-house and contractor teams.
·  Technical Authority – site crane expert. Deep knowledge and understanding in crane operation, mechanics, and rigging operations. Ability to identify and resolve crane related hazard.
·  Develop and approve lift plans, provide training oversight- content & conduct level 1 training.
·  Resolve crane issues/concerns
·  Consult on lift permits for new, complex, and engineered lifts.
·  Guide Mechanical Lifting Advisory Panel.

Minimum Qualifications:

·  2-year college degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology or similar applicable field.
·  Maintenance or facilities trades supervisory experience.
·  Working knowledge of structural steel fabrication, plumbing, and electrical systems
·  Computer Skills—proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs

Preferred Qualifications:

·  4-year BS college degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology.
·  Have a minimum of three years electrical maintenance, repair, and installation experience.
·  Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in facilities maintenance.
·  Have a sound working knowledge of Maximo work order system, GE purchasing systems, GE Accounts Payable system (AP), and strong IT resolution.

The base pay range for this position is  $90,400.00 - 150,500.00 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 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. ​

This posting is expected to close on November 12, 2025, 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.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova 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

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