Blade Repair Deployment Leader

Role Description

The Blade Repair Deployment Leader will lead and support the development and deployment of new blade repair technologies and tooling for our global Wind Service OM&U Business. They will also lead lean efforts for new and existing processes/capabilities to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, & Cost.

As the Services Blade Repair Deployment Leader, you will:

• Be the primary liaison between the Global Wind Services OM&U (Operations, Tooling Centers, EHS) and Wind Engineering (Blade Repairs, Systems Engineering, ARC, Repair & Installation Technology, Product Line, FPM) in the areas of Blade Repair programs.
• Lead Global Validations & Beta Period of tooling/process products by working with Wind Engineering, Product Line, Regional Execution Teams, EHS, etc. to ensure timely and realistic trials; this will include the establishment of validation teams, identification of site/location, logistics, work instructions, execution, and data collection/report outs.
• Lead and complete action plans following tool/process validations as well as lead continuous improvements as new feedback is received to meet all CTQs.
• Establish global training requirements & strategy for new products; this will include building a curriculum, creating training levels, leading training sessions globally, & any additional knowledge transfer of use, handling, and maintenance of Blade Repair products.
• Lead full operational deployment to include cost/benefit alignment, procurement planning, logistics requirements, team requisites, maintenance/spare part protocols/execution plans, creation/execution of training plans, and optimized regional operation strategies for the product/process.
• Provide technical direction when required to include off-hour remote and on-site support when technical uncertainties and/or as emergent issues arise to ensure the tasks can be completed safely, with quality, and within the standards.
• Lead continuous improvement/lean efforts for new and existing capabilities to include creation of detailed PSRs, leading Kaizens, and developing/deploying new standards to improve SQDC.
• Lead and self-develop new processes/repairs solutions and deploy globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college (OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Wind industry experience).
• Ability and willingness to travel 50% of the time, which includes international travel and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Blade Repair Engineering experience and/or Blade Repair / Wind Service troubleshooting & maintenance hands-on experience.
• REDP (Renewable Energy Development Program), RELP (Renewable Energy Leadership Program), FEP (Field Engineering Program) graduate (GE Employee's only).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Proficiency in technical writing and process documentation.
• Project coordination / Change Management / Influencing / Leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter and able to work with limited supervision.
• Safety conscious.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
• Lean, Six Sigma certification or equivalent quality certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.