Job Description Summary
The Technical Lead for Electrical, Controls & Operability (EC&O) Fleet Monitoring sets the technical vision and monitoring strategy for a growing fleet monitoring team, and leads execution of that strategy in close partnership with analytics and engineering teams across the organization. This role is accountable for defining how the fleet is monitored across electrical, controls, and operability domains - including building the monitoring infrastructure, tools, and processes that enable early detection of emerging issues and drive measurable improvements in fleet performance and reliability. The Technical Lead provides senior technical leadership across the full monitoring lifecycle, from issue investigation through analytic development, deployment, and daily fleet monitoring. This role requires deep technical expertise spanning electrical systems, turbine controls, and system-level operability, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to translate complex fleet data into a scalable, prioritized monitoring strategy.
Job Description
Role Scope
Sets the overall monitoring vision and technical strategy for a fleet monitoring team spanning electrical systems and turbine controls/operability
Leads design and continuous improvement of monitoring infrastructure, tools, and processes used for daily fleet monitoring
Provides senior technical leadership across the full monitoring lifecycle - from issue investigation and requirements definition through analytic deployment and ongoing fleet monitoring
Partners closely with analytics teams and cross-functional engineering groups to advance monitoring capabilities and resolve fleet-wide issues
Works alongside the team lead on prioritization, technical direction, and capability build-out, without formal people-management responsibility
Mentors monitoring engineers on diagnostic methods, monitoring strategy, and technical best practices
This is a senior, individual-contributor technical leadership role
Roles and Responsibilities
Define and continuously evolve the technical vision and monitoring strategy across electrical, controls, and operability domains
Lead the design and ongoing improvement of monitoring infrastructure, dashboards, and analytical workflows
Provide senior technical leadership on complex, cross-domain fleet issues spanning electrical and controls/operability systems
Guide the development of monitoring requirements, diagnostic logic, and performance criteria for new and existing analytics
Partner with analytics and engineering teams to ensure monitoring solutions are technically sound, scalable, and effectively deployed
Oversee execution of intervention strategies to ensure timely, effective response to identified fleet issues
Serve as a key technical voice representing the monitoring function in cross-team and cross-functional discussions
Mentor and develop team members' technical capabilities across electrical, controls, and operability disciplines
Drive continuous improvement in monitoring methods, detection logic, and team processes to increase the speed and business value of monitoring outputs
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field ,with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience
Significant experience in wind turbine systems, with demonstrated expertise spanning at least two of the following: electrical systems, turbine controls, or system-level operability
Proven experience developing or leading fleet monitoring strategies, diagnostic methodologies, or condition-based monitoring programs
Strong working knowledge of SCADA data, turbine alarms/events, and operational data analysis techniques
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical data into clear, prioritized, and actionable monitoring strategies
Experience partnering cross-functionally with data/analytics teams, engineering teams, and field/service organizations
Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop less experienced engineers
Desired Characteristics
Direct experience with wind turbine electrical systems (generator, converter, pitch system, cables) and turbine controls/operability
Experience building or scaling a fleet monitoring function or team from an early stage
Familiarity with analytics development lifecycles, including requirements definition, proof-of-concept development, and production validation processes
Experience with scripting/analysis tools such as SQL, Python, or MATLAB
Experience representing technical teams in cross-functional governance or review settings
Prior experience working in a newly formed team or function, with comfort operating in ambiguity while building processes from the ground up
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . 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: Yes
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 02, 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, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
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.
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.
