Offers “General Electric”

Expires soon General Electric

Wind Training Instructor

  • Internship
  • Schenectady (Schenectady)

Job description



3400049
Additional Cities

Schenectady, Other
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy Digital Services
Function

Services
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Postal Code

12345-6000
Role Summary/Purpose

This position will belong to the GE Wind Instructor team, based at the Energy Learning Center (ELC) in Niskayuna. This individual will be responsible for providing training in the classroom and at remote locations as necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Wind Training Instructor, you will:

·  Instruct internal GE and customer training classes in all aspects of wind turbine systems, operations and maintenance
·  Develop course curriculum and content
·  Strong collaboration with Engineering and field support organizations to incorporate new products, known issues and solutions into the course content
·  Strong ability to quickly assess students’ abilities and adjust / alter course content based on class experience
·  Support equipment upgrades in the training center
·  Work with other instructors to clean and maintain lab area
·  Identify best course curriculum delivery methods (on-line, Webex, video, etc.)
·  Actively participate in EHS programs
·  Strong computer skills
·  Ability to work with Excel, PowerPoint, Word & MS Office
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical,  IT, Computer Science, or any other technical program from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 2 years of experience in power generation operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting

·  OR Associate's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical,  IT, Computer Science, or any other technical program from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 4 years of experience in power generation operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting

·  OR High school diploma / GED and minimum of 6 years of experience in power generation operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability and willingness to travel (up to 15%)
·  Ability and willingness to work second shift on occasion
·  Ability and willingness to have a Valid Driver's License
·  Ability and willingness to have a Valid Passport and eligible for international travel
Desired Characteristics

·  Experience as a classroom instructor or demonstrated ability to coherently present information from detailed technical level to executive or management overview
·  Experience with the 1.x turbine platform
·  Experience with the 2.x turbine platform
·  Wind farm site experience
·  Willingness and ability to climb wind turbines and work at height when necessary
·  High Rescue Train the Trainer qualified
·  EHS classroom instructor qualified
·  Understanding of the electric utility industry
·  Strong analytical capabilities and ability to lead in cross-functional and global team environments
·  Ability to quickly establish credibility with internal and end-user customers
·  Dynamic personality with the energy and passion to teach
·  English fluency. Proficient in additional languages, particularly with technical explanations

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About Us

GE Renewable Energy harnesses the earth’s most abundant resources – the strength of the wind, the heat of the sun and the force of water – to power the world’s biggest economies and the most remote communities.

With an innovative spirit and an entrepreneurial mindset, we engineer energy products and digital services that create industry-leading value for our customers around the world.

We see the promise of renewable energy everywhere we look. Our team has the courage, scale, passion, diversity and resourcefulness needed to deliver that promise wherever and however the world needs it.

Together with our customers, we’re proving that no one ever has to choose between affordable, reliable, or sustainable energy.

We are unleashing limitless energy.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York
Primary City

Schenectady

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