Lead Service Engineer – Hydro Generator Rehabilitation

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Job Description Summary The GE Vernova Hydro Service engineering team works on the mechanical components of hydroelectric turbines and generators for retrofit projects, from design, installation, and commissioning until the end of the warranty period. The service department wants to develop its market in Norway in the field of generator rehabilitation projects. Under the responsibility of the manager of (FRO — Generator), the FRO engineer provides technical support to the customer, from the execution of the project to the post-warranty period, mainly on transactional projects, including maintenance and repairs, inspections and diagnostics of equipment, equipment inspections and diagnostics, spare parts potentially on simple modernization projects in accordance with the safety of people, costs, and respect of the quality requirement and schedule. He is responsible for coordinating with the product management, technology center, engineering centers of excellence, engineering, supply chain, construction and commissioning teams and for central project management, he ensures that the technical choice is made to ensure that the total cost and performance of the product are in line with customer requirements and the budget as sold. The ultimate objective is to offer a better service to Hydro customers in order to ensure the satisfaction and growth of GEV in this specific service market and here particularly for the Norwegian market. Job Description GE Vernova's Hydro Service engineering team works at the sharp end of the energy transition — keeping the world's hydroelectric infrastructure running efficiently, reliably, and safely. As a Lead Service Engineer specialising in generator rehabilitation, you'll be the primary technical partner for hydro customers through the full project lifecycle: from initial diagnostic and offer development, through design and execution, to commissioning and warranty close-out. With a strategic focus on growing GE Vernova's generator rehabilitation business in the Norwegian market, this is a role that combines deep engineering expertise with real commercial and customer impact — and puts you at the centre of a global cross-functional network spanning engineering, supply chain, construction, and project management. What You'll Do Your responsibilities span two interconnected phases: offer development and project execution. Across both, you'll serve as the single point of technical contact for customers and internal stakeholders. Lead offer development — analyse customer technical requirements and collaborate with project managers to define the optimal technical proposal (balancing quality, cost, and schedule); conduct site visits on existing equipment where needed; prepare technical instructions, plans, and budget inputs; coordinate with internal and external subcontractors to validate feasibility; and consolidate and submit offers within customer-defined deadlines. Support commercial managers during negotiations with technical presentations and clarification responses. Own project execution and technical delivery — act as the privileged technical contact for awarded projects (with a particular focus on Norwegian customers); design technical solutions that meet contractual specifications in compliance with technical guides, engineering processes, quality requirements, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) rules, and cost and schedule commitments; issue and manage work packages to engineering centres of excellence or external subcontractors including scope, budget, and planning; and manage change orders, non-conformities, and general issue resolution. Conduct site inspections and field support — inspect and audit existing equipment to define maintenance and repair scopes; provide on-site technical support to answer questions and anticipate problems during work phases; support commissioning, testing, and performance testing phases; and perform site missions during critical project phases. Drive commercial development — identify and propose recommendations for additional work during dismantling and inspection activities; build and maintain customer relationships to support the growth of GE Vernova's service market in Norway; and contribute to experience feedback loops to improve future offer and execution quality. Monitor and report engineering performance — track key project engineering indicators including engineering man-months (MM), on-time-in-full order-to-remittance (OTR) metrics, non-conformity reports (NCR), supplier deviation requests (SDR), and engineering change requests (ECR); manage project risk and opportunity; and participate in project monitoring meetings. Who We're Looking For You're an experienced service or project engineer with a background in hydroelectric or rotating machine engineering — someone who combines technical rigour with strong communication skills and a genuine appetite for customer-facing work in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Required A degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A formal qualification is relevant to the depth of technical design and analysis work required in this role; however, we are equally interested in your total experience and professional achievements — significant, proven experience in a design or service engineering environment covering hydroelectric generators, rotating machines, or energy evacuation equipment will be considered. Significant experience in a design office or field service environment within the hydroelectric, rotating machines, or power generation sector. Proven experience managing projects or technical scopes in a global matrix organisation, including coordination across engineering, supply chain, construction, and commissioning functions. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with customers, subcontractors, and cross-functional internal teams. Willingness and ability to travel for site missions (short periods, low frequency). Fluency in English (spoken and written). Legal authorisation to work in Norway and/or France (visa sponsorship availability will be assessed based on business and legal requirements) . Preferred Experience in the mechanical engineering of turbines or generators and assembly methods for rotating machines. Knowledge of structural analysis methods including finite element analysis (FEA), materials strength, metallurgy, and welding processes. Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) tools — 2D AutoCAD Mechanical and/or 3D NX. Fluency in Norwegian (spoken and written) — highly advantageous given the focus on developing the Norwegian market. Experience identifying and developing business opportunities within a service or aftermarket engineering environment. Why GE Vernova GE Vernova is a global energy technology company on a mission to electrify and decarbonise the world. Our Hydro Service business supports the reliable operation of hydroelectric infrastructure across some of the world's most demanding environments — and Norway is a strategic growth market for us. You'll join a team of specialists who bring deep technical knowledge and a shared commitment to serving customers exceptionally well, and you'll have real scope to shape how we develop our presence in this market. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No