Technical Field Advisor

Date PostedJune 6, 2026LocationRemote, U.S.CompanyGE VernovaSalary$70,000-75,000 USD AnnualTypeEntry Level

Job Summary

The Technical Field Advisor (TFA) provides on-site technical direction for Steam Turbine Generator Systems at customer utility and industrial power plants. This role involves troubleshooting, system maintenance, and coordinating site resources to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. The position requires significant travel (up to 80%) and the ability to manage complex mechanical and electrical installations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and monitor on-site steam power activities
  • Perform system installation, repair, and calibration
  • Provide technical guidance to customers
  • Prepare detailed technical and status reports
  • Troubleshoot equipment and supervise third-party contractors

Required Skills

  • Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of Steam Turbine or Boiler operations
  • Technical diagram and instrument interpretation
  • Alignment and thermal growth analysis skills
  • Ability to travel up to 80%

Job Details

### Role and Responsibilities - Manage, perform, coordinate, and/or monitor Steam Power site activities. - Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment and ongoing preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration after installation. - Respond to requests for emergency repairs and services to troublesome equipment. - Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance at customer's sites. - Perform administrative functions such as: writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis. - Sign off on all changes implemented. - Use knowledge to troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for a wide range of equipment vintage. - Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and as a reference for future outages. - Ensure all parts needed for the job are shipped to the site. - Perform aftermarket upgrades at the site level. - Supervise critical tasks when activities are performed by third parties (e.g., measuring, dimensional checks). ### Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university with a 3.0 or higher GPA; or a High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of experience in a Field Services or power generation equipment maintenance role. - Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time. ### Desired Qualifications - Experience working on customer sites. - Technically oriented, fast-learner, and self-starter. - Solid understanding of Steam Turbine Operation and Controlling Parameters OR Steam Boiler Operational Principles. - Strong technical skill in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical flow and instrument diagrams, dial and laser alignment, and thermal growth equipment.