2nd Shift Technician - Generator Test Facility

Location: Schenectady

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Balance Technician to perform high-speed balance on rotors and fields. in this role, you will direct and aid bargaining unit personnel in the preparation of turbine rotors and generator fields for high-speed balance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:
 

• Required on-site position, 3:00pm-11:00pm daily. Overtime available but not mandatory.
• Responsible for the high-speed balance on rotors and fields. 
• Direct & aid bargaining unit personnel in the preparation of turbine rotors and generator fields for high-speed balance.
• Operate the generator test stand and balance facilities applying stringent regulations related to the safety of personnel, product and facilities.
• Utilize all computer equipment and instrumentation for checkout and control of facility systems in accordance with proper procedures.
• Audit and validate all data for completeness and quality. 
• Initiate Quality Control Reports for out of specification test results per quality plan.
• Conduct an expedient balance program.  Maintain the paperwork as required by the process being performed.
• Complete various assigned projects and special individual duties as required by the test technical leader and management.
• Responsible for carrying out the strategies and methods, and documentation as outlined by the Test Technical Leader.
• Aid in the maintenance of the databases for tracking bearings, adapter plates and related hardware and their current state of modification.  Historical databases are also to be maintained for both setup drawings and setup instructions. Willingness to work extensive overtime, which could include long shifts and weekends.
• Experienced in the use of hand and power tools (required) (wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, etc)
• Experienced in the use of electrical test equipment and instruments. (required) (multimeter, ohm meter, TC's, etc.)
• Experienced in the use of machine tools (desired) (vertical milling machine, lathe, surface grinder, drill press.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in Technical, Apprentice Program Graduate, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years Experience with, and knowledge of, the principles of electrical and mechanical equipment. Strong grasp of physics, mathematics, hydraulics, computer & programming skills, six sigma methodologies, electrical & mechanical diagnostic techniques, safety, and environmental concerns.

Desired Characteristics:

• Proficiency in the use of computer systems and current office suite programs i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

The pay range for this position is $74,528.00

*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 February 11, 2026

Healthcare 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 receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and 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.

Additional Information

 

 

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 February 11, 2026.

 

 

Healthcare 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 receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and 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.