Electrical -Skilled Maintenance Worker HRLY
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 9
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
GE Vernova's Vadodara plant maintenance organization keeps electrical, electronic, and automated production equipment safe, efficient, and reliable. This hourly Maintenance Technician – Electrical role installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and control systems including PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), HMIs, motor controls, and sensors. The technician performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, supports equipment startup and commissioning, and drives continuous improvement to minimize downtime.
What you will do
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical and control systems
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment, PLC systems, motor controls, drives, sensors, relays, contactors, and other automation components
- Diagnose faults in electrical circuits, control panels, programmable controllers, and production equipment
- Install, test, calibrate, and maintain sensors, switches, motors, drives, and instrumentation devices
- Support troubleshooting and minor programming changes for PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems
- Work with variable frequency drives (VFDs), HMIs, servo systems, and other industrial control technologies
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, technical manuals, and work orders
- Perform panel wiring, component replacement, and electrical modifications as needed
- Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, troubleshooting findings, and parts usage in maintenance systems
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, plant safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental requirements
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to identify and resolve equipment issues
- Support root cause analysis and recommend solutions to improve equipment uptime and reliability
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Diploma Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics
- Technical degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or vocational training in electrical maintenance, industrial electricity, automation, or related field preferred
- Experience in industrial maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, or manufacturing support
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, drives, and industrial sensors
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documents
- Basic understanding of PLC logic and ability to troubleshoot automated systems
- Familiarity with electrical test equipment such as multimeters, clamp meters, and diagnostic tools
- Ability to safely work on industrial electrical equipment and follow lockout/tagout procedures
- Basic computer skills for work orders, documentation, and maintenance systems
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in industrial environments
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to work around electrical systems, machinery, noise, heat, and moving equipment
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, or in varying plant conditions as required
- Electrical and automation troubleshooting
- Problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Communication and teamwork
- Reliability and accountability
- Continuous improvement mindset
Preferred qualifications
- 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
- Experience troubleshooting PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, Mitsubishi, or similar
- Familiarity with HMI systems, VFDs, servo drives, and automated production equipment
- Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols is a plus
- Experience with programming, editing, or troubleshooting PLC ladder logic
- Understanding of sensors including photoelectric, proximity, limit, pressure, and temperature devices
- Knowledge of robotics, motion control, or instrumentation is a plus
- Experience using CMMS or other maintenance management systems
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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