Job Description Summary

Do you want to play a pivotal role in maintaining the world’s power infrastructure while leading technical excellence in the field?

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Lead TFA Generator Mechanical to join our Field Services team based in Milan, Italy.

Job Description

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Power Our Power portfolio provides sustainable, more efficient energy solutions. With expertise across Gas, Hydro, Nuclear, and Steam Power, we help customers deliver electricity to homes, industries, and communities worldwide.

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Lead TFA Generator Mechanical will serve as the primary technical expert and site lead for the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial power generation rotating equipment, specifically generators.

You will lead complex field service operations, providing technical direction to teams, ensuring high-quality execution at customer sites, and acting as a mentor to develop the next generation of field talent. You are the heartbeat of our on-site customer experience, ensuring that our equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Leading on-site installation, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair of generators, ensuring technical precision and high-quality results.

• Driving customer satisfaction by providing expert technical instruction and transparent, timely communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborating with customer representatives and third-party contractors to oversee critical tasks, including dimensional checks and alignment procedures.

• Improving equipment reliability by troubleshooting complex issues and executing aftermarket upgrades to meet modern performance standards.

• Developing and mentoring team members, fostering a high-performance culture focused on technical growth and operational excellence.

• Creating accurate and comprehensive technical reports, ensuring all documentation reflects the full scope of site activities and future maintenance requirements.

Special Role Requirements

• Able to travel extensively to and from projects and various field assignments.

• Ability to spend considerable time away from home for training and field assignments (around 80% of their time).

Skills for Success

Required Qualifications & Experience:

You should be a seasoned technical leader in power generation with:

• The ability to interpret complex electrical and mechanical diagrams and perform high-precision tasks such as dial and laser alignment, to provide direction to others.

• The capability to manage multiple project workstreams simultaneously while maintaining a rigorous focus on safety standards.

• An understanding of Generator Operation and Controlling Parameters across a wide range of equipment.

• An expertise in providing clear, professional technical guidance to both customers and on-site staff.

• Previous experience in a field services or power generation equipment maintenance position.

• Fluency in both English and Italian to effectively navigate our diverse operational environment.

A formal education in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) is essential, but we are also interested in your total experience and professional achievements in the field.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to act as a senior rep on any outage for the unit qualified. Acts as project manager and mentor on complex projects. Demonstrates mentor and team lead skills.

• Experience and training on either BBC / ABB / ALSTOM equipment or any other oOEM equipment.

• Extensive Field Engineering Services experience.

• Strong organizational, project management, oral and written communication and interpersonal and leadership skills.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in Milan, with the expectation of extensive travel to project sites.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

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