Controls Instructor

$82,700 - $136,500/Yr

FieldCore - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

10,001+ employees

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

The Technical Field Instructor at GE Vernova is responsible for providing on-site technical training to utility and industrial power plants, focusing on turbine maintenance and operations. This role involves designing and delivering training programs, managing training logistics, and ensuring that engineers are equipped with the necessary skills to operate confidently and independently. The position requires travel to various locations for training purposes and involves collaboration with global training facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead training for FieldCore on gas, steam, and combined cycle operations and maintenance.
• Design, develop, and deliver gas, steam, combined cycle turbine maintenance and operations training for assigned turbines.
• Manage training budget involving supplies, hours, and materials.
• Control job cost and monitor mistakes.
• Maintain turbine modules and OEM materials, ensuring quality control and security.
• Recommend and administer policies and procedures for training programs.
• Prepare training programs and class materials.
• Achieve a performance rating of 80% or higher in training delivery.
• Maintain training budget standards and comply with FieldCore expense policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet FieldCore training objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or computer programming preferred).
• 2-5 years of experience in power plant maintenance, turbine generator maintenance, or power plant equipment installation/commissioning.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Previous technical instructor experience in the energy field.
• Experience with GE Energy Turbine products and excitation/control systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and planning skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with excitation, controls, or mechanical operation and control philosophies.
• Self-starter with proven experience managing multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Health and wellness reimbursement
• Bonus or incentive program