Electrician - High Voltage Distribution

GE Vernova
  • Schenectady, New York
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Description Summary

    PRIMARY FUNCTION
    The Operation Support A – Load Dispatch Electrician will install, repair, and maintain all electrical and Utilities and Facilities electrical systems and equipment. In this role you will operate equipment used in the receiving and distribution of electrical power, perform switching operations to distribute electrical power throughout the facility, and perform inspection on substations and transformers.

    Job Description


    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

    In addition you will:

    Troubleshoot & repair equipment and building electrical systems. Maintain and repair electrical components such as motors, transformers, switch gear, rectifiers, control systems, motor control centers, shop machinery power feeds, and substations.

    Run conduit, replace fuses, make new electrical gear installations, troubleshoot circuitry.

    Work with schematics and wiring diagrams, order material.

    Make comprehensive inspections using a variety of inspection instruments and gauges to detect malfunctions

    Conduct transformer, substation, battery, and generator inspections.

    Analyze and diagnose cause of malfunctions, failures, and repetitive electrical problems and recommend and implement proper corrective actions

    Analyze malfunctions and execute the repair of utilities distribution control systems and install, maintain, or modify such systems

    Perform Utilities and equipment maintenance, as needed

    Plan, layout, rig, move, erect, and install complex equipment and machinery, overhead cranes, etc.

    Repair, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems at heights and in confined spaces

    Administer site wide electrical distribution Lock Out Tag Out

    Keep work areas and equipment clean and operating safely

    Train others, as necessary

    Participate in and own Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives and performance throughout the plant

    Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to improve quality and product flow

    Participate in lean initiatives, using 6 Sigma tools for process improvements

    Identify and implement Kaizens for continuous improvement

     

    MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS

    • Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline
    • Certified training and equivalent experience (Journeyman’s card)
    • Military A or C School; Training in Applicable Field.
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    DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

    Ability and willingness to work off shifts and weekends

    ·  Experience in medium voltage repair work and switching (660V-115kV)

    ·  Minimum 4 years of industry related experience

    ·  Experience in the Mechanical and Electrical fields


    For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $37.11-45.65.*

    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

     

     

    For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

     

     

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

     

     

    This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 14, 2026.

     

     

    Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

     

     

    GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

     

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSchenectady, New York

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Candidate Screeningunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Craneunmatched
    • Distribution Controlunmatched
    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Power Distributionunmatched
    • Electrical Utilityunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Environmental Healthunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • High Voltage (HV)unmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Medium Voltage (MV)unmatched
    • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Flowunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Switchgearunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched

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