GE Vernova

Technical Trainer I

GE Vernova$75K — $113K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 2-3 years' experience in a Turbine Technician or high-precision mechanical role.
  • Proficient in turbine engine assembly and disassembly.
  • Skilled in reading blueprints and interpreting technical manuals.
  • Must be available to work 1st Shift (7am-3:30pm).

Responsibilities

  • Assist with classroom equipment setup and troubleshooting for training sessions.
  • Lead weekly new hire orientation, covering core modules including Safety and Lean principles.
  • Conduct hands-on workshops within the academy to enhance technical skills.
  • Partner with Technical Training Specialist to identify and coach departmental trainers.
  • Pilot new training modules with real-time feedback on effectiveness from technicians.
  • Observe, coach, and standardize training delivery across shifts and teams.
  • Maintain training records and track technician competencies in the Digital University.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs.
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Technical Training Instructor will support the Technical Training Specialist and serve as the primary facilitator for new hire orientations and ongoing technical upskilling within the Aero Training Academy.
This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, standardized training, with a focus that enables every technician-from day one-to support business priorities such as Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost for Aero Alliance. This position also assists with classroom logistics, training equipment maintenance and set up and participant oversight.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the setup, troubleshooting, maintenance and operation of any classroom equipment for various training sessions.
  • Lead the weekly 3-day new hire orientation program, ensuring consistent delivery of core modules: Safety (EHS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Lean principles, shop documentation, and turbine familiarization.
  • Conduct hands-on technical workshops sessions on the academy
  • Partner with the Technical Training Specialist to identify and mentor subject matter experts (SMEs) across the shop floor to act as departmental trainers.
  • Collaborate with Technical Training Specialist to pilot new training modules; provide real-time feedback on how content is being received by technicians.
  • Observe, coach, and provide feedback to peer-trainers to ensure technical training delivery remains standardized across different shifts and cells.
  • Support the rollout of the "Skill Matrix" by auditing OJT sessions and verifying competency levels for new and existing technicians.
  • Maintain accurate training records, track attendance, and input competency data into the Digital University/Skills Matrix system.
  • Model the desired shop culture during every training session by emphasizing "Safety First" and "Right the First Time" quality mindsets.
  • Assist in conducting post-training assessments to verify that technicians have retained the necessary skills before they are cleared for independent work. Act as the primary point of contact for scheduling follow-up technical training sessions, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules while maximizing attendance.
  • Maintain meticulous digital records of all training activities. This includes tracking attendance, test scores, and certification completions for every employee.
  • Update and maintain the Digital University/Skills Matrix in real-time, ensuring that a technician's training record always reflects their current level of certification and competency.
  • Generate weekly/monthly training reports for the Training Manager to track progress, identify pending certifications, and highlight areas where the team is falling behind on training requirements.
  • Additional duties as required by Training, EHS, Quality and HR


Qualifications & Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Ability to work 1st Shift (7am-3:30pm)
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a Turbine Technician or similar high-precision mechanical role.
  • Technical Knowledge: Proficient in turbine engine assembly/disassembly, reading blueprints, and navigating technical manuals/routers.


Desired Competencies:
  • Communication: Strong ability to present information clearly to diverse groups of people; patient and approachable teaching style.
  • Culture: A demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Agility: Ability to manage a recurring weekly schedule while balancing ad-hoc technical support requests.
  • Instructional Presence: Ability to command a room while remaining approachable. Must be able to distill complex turbine systems and quality standards into relatable, real-world examples that resonate with technicians on the shop floor.
  • Active Listening & Adaptability: Skilled at identifying when a trainee is struggling and pivoting the delivery method (e.g., switching from lecture to hands-on demonstration) to ensure the message is understood.
  • Empathetic Engagement: Ability to build trust and rapport with new hires. As the first face they see, this person is responsible for setting the tone regarding your company's culture, values, and expectations.
  • Constructive Coaching: Ability to provide immediate, non-punitive feedback during OJT. The focus must be on "coaching to success" rather than just correcting errors, helping technicians grow their confidence alongside their technical skills.
  • Bridging the Gap: Acting as a "translator" between management-level processes (Quality systems, QMS, Lean) and the actual shop-floor work. Must be able to explain why a specific process exists, not just how to perform it.


Benefits Available to You:
• GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements. • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity:

At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Gas Power:

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world's electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

Note:

To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $75,400.00 and $113,200.00. 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: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 07, 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.

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GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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