Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Transformer Team Leader to lead and execute site activities related to the installation, overhaul, testing, maintenance, and commissioning of large power transformers, autotransformers, and shunt reactors. This role ensures safe handling, rigging, assembly, oil processing, electrical testing, and customer handover of critical power infrastructure while meeting rigorous safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Lead and execute site execution, installation, assembly, oil processing (drying/vacuum filling), testing, and commissioning of power transformers and shunt reactors.
Perform and supervise mechanical and electrical testing of transformers, including: Insulation resistance (Megger), Power Factor (Tan Delta), and Excitation Current.
Winding Resistance and Tap Changer (OLTC/DETC) operational testing.
Turns Ratio (TTR) and Vector Group verification.
Frequency Response Analysis (FRA) and Dielectric Spectroscopy (FDS).
Bushing CT testing, ratio, polarity, and saturation checks.
Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) sampling and oil quality testing.
Lead site teams, field technicians, specialized rigging crews, contractors, and subcontractors.
Coordinate daily site activities, heavy lifting plans, and transformer erection schedules.
Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues (e.g., OLTC malfunctions, bushing anomalies, oil leaks) and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Manage punch lists, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), technical queries, site instructions, and assembly documentation.
Review transformer design drawings, outline dimensions (GA), schematic diagrams, factory test reports (FAT), and manufacturer instruction manuals.
Support customer coordination, pre-energization inspections, visual checks, and acceptance testing.
Maintain accurate technical reports, assembly records, vacuum/oil processing logs, daily reports, and project documentation.
Safety & Quality
Safety and quality leadership are core expectations of this role. Transformer erection and oil processing involve heavy lifting and confined spaces. The candidate must be comfortable working under:
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements
Confined space entry protocols
Heavy lifting and rigging safety standards (NCCCO or equivalent principles)
OSHA / NFPA 70E standards
IEEE / IEC / NETA standards
GE Vernova safety and quality procedures
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to maintain high safety and quality standards even under significant schedule pressure.
Leadership Expectations
Beyond technical execution, this role requires:
Mentoring junior technicians and field engineers on transformer handling and assembly best practices.
Coordinating multidisciplinary site teams and heavy lift contractors.
Managing equipment suppliers and specialized service vendors.
Making sound decisions during critical lifting, assembly, and oil processing phases.
Communicating effectively with customers, design engineering, and project management.
Managing competing priorities under schedule pressure.
Providing technical leadership and troubleshooting support for transformer sites.
Establishing best practices and driving continuous improvement in transformer site execution.
Project Management Component
This role carries project execution responsibility across the full project lifecycle for transformer sites:
Planning → Mobilization → Heavy Lifting & Placement → Mechanical Assembly → Vacuum & Oil Processing → Electrical Testing → Energization Support → Customer Acceptance
Responsibilities include control over:
Schedule for mechanical and electrical installation milestones
Specialized tooling, equipment (e.g., oil rig/purification plants, cranes, vacuum pumps), and resources
Costs and manpower utilization
Technical documentation and quality control sign-offs
Risks and opportunities related to weather, logistics, and site readiness
Customer requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's…