GE Vernova
Electrician - High Voltage Distribution
Schenectady, NY · On-site · Unspecified
- Discipline
- Electrical
- Industry
- Energy
- Constraints
- U.S. person required
Spec sheet
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Electrical trades role at GE Vernova focusing on installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems and substations in a U.S. facility; requires 4+ years of related experience and an associate degree or equivalent journeyman training.
4+ years · Associate’s degree in a related discipline
Required
- Electrical distribution
- transformers
- switch gear
- substations
- medium voltage repair (660V-115kV)
- troubleshoot & repair electrical systems
- lock out tag out (LOTO)
- training/journeyman’s card
Preferred
- off shifts and weekends
- lean / Kaizen / 6 Sigma
- team training
- military A/C school
- Electrical/Mechanical field experience
Benefits
- medical
- 401k
- paid leave
- tuition assistance
- disability
- life insurance
- holidays
Employer description
Job Description SummaryPRIMARY 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 disciplineCertified training and equivalent experience (Journeyman’s card)Military A or C School; Training in Applicable Field.undefinedDESIRED 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 InformationGE 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.
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