Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.Job Description
Fleet Performance Engineer – Main Bearings & DT Mechanical
Role Summary The Fleet Performance Engineer – Main Bearings & Drive Train Systems Mechanical is a high-impact technical role responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex, non-down turbine performance issues. As a technical subject matter expert, you will provide critical troubleshooting guidance, drive resolution of complex fleet cases, and perform deep-dive technical investigations. This role serves as a key contributor to fleet reliability, utilizing your expertise to turn customer insights into actionable technical solutions and preventive engineering improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Troubleshooting & Resolution: Manage a high-complexity caseload, providing rapid, accurate, and practical troubleshooting guidance to resolve customer concerns. Ensure all technical recommendations are sound, safe, and aligned with fleet reliability standards.
- Architectural & System Analysis: Leverage deep knowledge of turbine subsystem behavior to evaluate performance issues. Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of cases to ensure solutions consider holistic system interactions.
- Root Cause Analysis (T&T and RCA): Perform and lead technical investigations into recurring fleet issues. Identify systemic failure patterns, conduct root cause analyses, and develop technical solutions that address underlying performance degradation.
- Proactive Fleet Improvement: Analyze fleet data to identify trends in performance and reliability. Proactively develop technical strategies or design improvements to prevent recurring issues and enhance long-term turbine availability.
- Cross-Functional Technical Collaboration: Act as a technical bridge between site operations, product engineering, and services teams. Provide expert technical counsel to internal stakeholders to resolve multi-disciplinary challenges.
- Technical Excellence & Mentorship: Maintain a high standard of technical documentation and communication. Provide informal guidance and technical mentorship to peer engineers to elevate the overall quality and efficiency of the team’s troubleshooting efforts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proven and strong experience in mechanical engineering, Main Bearings, Gear Boxes, Lubrication Systems and MECHANICAL turbine systems, fleet support, or services engineering.
- Expert-level understanding of wind turbine subsystem behavior, performance monitoring, and advanced troubleshooting methods.
- Demonstrated ability to perform detailed root cause analysis (RCA) and convert technical data into actionable engineering solutions.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex technical issues independently in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data-driven insights into engineering recommendations.
- Excellent technical communication skills; ability to explain complex mechanical phenomena to internal stakeholders and customers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Hands-on experience with gas turbine fleet operations or field service engineering.
- Proficiency in reliability engineering methodologies and fleet performance analytics.
- Experience in documenting technical standards, troubleshooting playbooks, or engineering best practices.
- Continuous improvement mind-set and team work spirit
- Ability to climb to wind turbines and travel >15% Time
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Proven experience in mechanical engineering, main bearings, gear boxes, lubrication systems, and mechanical turbine systems
- Expert-level understanding of wind turbine subsystem behavior, performance monitoring, and advanced troubleshooting methods
- Demonstrated ability to perform detailed root cause analysis (RCA) and convert technical data into engineering solutions
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex technical issues independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize data-driven insights into engineering recommendations
- Excellent technical communication skills; ability to explain complex mechanical phenomena to stakeholders and customers
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
- Hands-on experience with gas turbine fleet operations or field service engineering
- Proficiency in reliability engineering methodologies and fleet performance analytics
- Experience documenting technical standards, troubleshooting playbooks, or engineering best practices
- Continuous improvement mindset and strong teamwork skills
- Ability to climb to wind turbines and travel >15% of the time
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
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What We Do
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