Major Correctives Training Specialist- WIND

GE Vernova · Schenectady · $91,400–$152,200 (stated in the posting)

Job Description Summary

The Major Correctives Training Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and continuously improving training content and learning solutions for North America teams supporting Major Correctives operations, including Blade Repair and Major Component Upgrade work scopes. This role ensures training materials reflect field execution needs, technical requirements, safety expectations, and evolving platform and technology demands.

The Major Correctives Training Specialist will work closely with field teams, frontline leaders, the Major Correctives Technical Specialist, the Major Correctives Safety Leader, and other key stakeholders to identify training needs and develop practical, field-relevant training materials. Once training content is developed, this role will partner with the Training and Learning team to plan implementation, support rollout, and ensure effective delivery to the field.

This role also owns the ongoing update and enhancement of training materials through a continuous improvement mindset, incorporating field feedback, lessons learned, new technologies, procedural changes, and platform growth requirements. The ideal candidate will combine training program development capability, cross-functional coordination skills, and knowledge of wind field operations or industrial technical training environments.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Training Content Development

Develop training materials and learning content to support Major Correctives operations, including Blade Repair and Major Component Upgrade activities
Partner with field teams, frontline leaders, the Major Correctives Technical Specialist, and the Major Correctives Safety Leader to gather field input and ensure content reflects real execution requirements
Translate field practices, technical processes, safety expectations, lessons learned, and operational needs into clear, structured training materials
Support creation of training content including instructor guides, participant materials, task-based learning modules, practical exercises, job aids, assessments, and reference tools
Ensure materials align with approved procedures, technical standards, quality requirements, and EHS expectations
Develop content that supports both current work scopes and the scaling of new technologies, methods, and turbine platforms

Training Implementation Planning

Partner with the Training and Learning team to plan rollout and implementation of newly developed or revised training materials
Coordinate implementation timing based on operational priorities, workforce readiness needs, campaign schedules, and business demand
Support training deployment plans, audience identification, sequencing, and delivery readiness
Ensure the Training and Learning team has the information and documentation needed to deliver training effectively
Collaborate with stakeholders to confirm that implementation plans support execution readiness across field teams

Continuous Improvement and Content Maintenance

Own the ongoing review, update, and enhancement of training content for Major Correctives operations
Maintain a continuous improvement approach by incorporating:
- field feedback
- lessons learned
- quality findings
- safety observations
- technical updates
- new technology introductions
- platform growth requirements
Review training materials regularly to ensure relevance, accuracy, usability, and alignment to current field needs
Identify opportunities to improve content structure, learning effectiveness, standardization, and accessibility
Update training materials to support changes in procedures, tooling, methods, technology, and business priorities

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work cross-functionally with:
- Field teams
- Frontline leaders
- Major Correctives Technical Specialist
- Major Correctives Safety Leader
- Training and Learning team
- Operations leadership
- EHS
- Engineering / Technical Support
- Quality
Gather and synthesize input from multiple stakeholders to build practical, relevant, and scalable training content
Facilitate alignment on training priorities, content updates, and rollout needs
Help ensure training strategy supports operational readiness and workforce capability objectives

Training Governance and Standardization

Help drive consistency and standardization in training materials across Major Correctives work scopes
Ensure training documentation is current, controlled, and aligned with internal processes
Support governance around training content lifecycle, version control, and update tracking
Promote repeatable development and review processes for new and revised learning materials
Support alignment between training content and qualification or capability requirements, as applicable

Key Accountabilities

The Major Correctives Training Specialist is accountable for:

Developing high-quality training content that reflects field execution, safety, and technical requirements
Coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure training materials are practical, accurate, and relevant
Planning training implementation in partnership with the Training and Learning team
Maintaining and improving training content to support changing business, technology, and platform needs
Ensuring a structured and continuous process exists for content updates and improvement
Supporting operational readiness by aligning training material development with Major Correctives workforce needs
Driving consistency and standardization across training materials for Blade Repair and Major Component activities
Serve as a key owner of training content development for Major Correctives operations
Act as a connector between field execution needs and training implementation processes
Ensure training materials remain relevant, scalable, and aligned to business growth
Drive continuous improvement in training effectiveness, content quality, and update responsiveness
Support a strong culture of learning, standardization, and execution readiness

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 3 years experience in training development, learning program coordination, technical documentation, workforce capability, or a related field
Ability and willingness to travel 50%, depending on role design and location based on field engagement, stakeholder workshops, training implementation needs, and business priorities

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, technical communication, engineering technology, business, or related field
Experience in wind services, especially Blade Repair, Major Component Exchange, or other corrective field operations
Experience partnering with field teams and subject matter experts to build technical training content
Familiarity with adult learning principles, instructional design, or technical training development methods
Experience working in a field operations, technical service, industrial, manufacturing, energy, utilities, or wind environment
Demonstrated ability to develop structured training materials or technical learning content
Experience working cross-functionally with technical, operational, and field-based stakeholders
Strong organizational and project coordination skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and update cycles in a dynamic operating environment
Understanding of field safety, quality, and procedural requirements in industrial or wind service environments
Experience maintaining controlled documentation, revision history, and training content governance
Experience supporting training for new technology, platform expansion, or operational scaling efforts

Critical Success Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong ability to convert field and technical input into practical learning materials
Strong collaboration skills across field, technical, safety, and learning functions
Attention to detail and discipline in content development and maintenance
A continuous improvement mindset with strong responsiveness to business and field needs
Ability to manage content updates in support of evolving technology and platform growth
Strong communication and coordination capability in a matrixed environment
Commitment to operational relevance, training quality, and workforce readiness

Reporting Structure

Reports to: NAM Major Correctives Safety and Technical Leader
Key partnerships:
- Major Correctives Technical Specialist
- Major Correctives Safety Leader
- Field Leaders / Frontline Supervisors
- Training and Learning team
- Operations Leadership
- Engineering / Technical Support
- EHS
- Quality

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,400.00 and $152,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 21, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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