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About this Electrician - High Voltage Distribution role at GE Vernova

GE Vernova · Onsite · Schenectady

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.
  • undefined

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.

 

 

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How this Electrician salary compares

This role pays $86,070/yr — in line with the typical range for Electrician roles.

$57,200 median $81,016 $104,000

Typical range $68,531–$92,030/yr, from 592 comparable Electrician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Electrician salary insights →

About GE Vernova

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com

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