Senior Lead Installation Specialist, Wind
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Summary Our Mission: At GE Vernova, we are united by a single, urgent, and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Together, we have the energy to change the world. The Senior Lead Installation Specialist is a critical technical and operational leader within the wind installation organization, responsible for driving safe, high-quality, and consistent installation execution across field teams. Reporting to the NAM Installation Manager, this role provides advanced technical support, leadership, and training oversight for new unit installation and RePower projects. This position plays a key role in standardizing installation practices across the fleet, ensuring field teams are aligned to consistent methods, expectations, and technical requirements. A major focus of the role is maintaining and strengthening training consistency for installation personnel, with priorities centered on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Senior Lead Installation Specialist serves as a subject matter expert, mentor, and cross-functional partner to improve field execution, support continuous improvement, and enable successful project outcomes.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership and Installation Support Serve as a subject matter expert in: - Wind turbine installation - Mechanical and electrical installation practices - Technical issue explanation and resolution - Installation red flag review programs Provide technical installation leadership and support for new unit and RePower projects. Provide installation technical support across the full fleet of installation projects by guiding Installation Leads, Site Managers, and Project Managers on installation-related matters. Support active projects as needed during weekends and holidays. Training, Standardization, and Field Capability Development Maintain consistent installation training practices across field teams to ensure alignment with company expectations and field execution standards. Prioritize training and field support around the core operational pillars of safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Mentor and train Installation Leads as required to strengthen technical capability and execution consistency. Support updates to installation technical training materials and programs. Share installation processes and best practices related to established expectations and requirements. Drive lessons learned across the installation organization to improve repeatability, reduce cost of quality, and strengthen field performance. Support implementation of digitally enabled technicians Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Drive lean initiatives within the installation scope. Drive EHS and Safety initiatives within the installation scope. Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in root cause analysis activities in partnership with engineering. Support and consult with new product installation and engineering teams on new product design initiatives. Collaborate with documentation team to develop and revise installation technical documentation on an ongoing basis. Project Readiness and Governance Organize and chair Pre-Installation Meetings. Drive submission and resolution of installation Service Now cases. Review unit bill of materials with project engineering and sourcing for complex configuration projects. Cross-Functional Support Review project installation document folders. Provide consultation on installation cost-out activities. Serve as a consultant to the Installation Tooling Engineering team. Qualifications / Experience Advanced knowledge of wind turbine installation practices, including mechanical and electrical scopes. Strong field experience supporting installation projects, including new unit and RePower execution. Demonstrated ability to lead training, mentor field leaders, and drive standardization across multiple teams or projects. Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, project management, quality, and field operations teams. Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Proven commitment to safe work practices and operational excellence. Success Profile The ideal candidate is a highly credible installation expert who can influence field execution across a broad project portfolio. This individual brings strong technical judgment, leadership presence, and a passion for developing others. Success in this role depends on the ability to promote consistent training and execution standards while balancing the key priorities of safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the installation team. 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 #LI-Remote - This is a remote position Application Deadline: September 10, 2926 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 June 12, 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. Apply To This Job