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Conwy, UK

Technical Assistant - Service Engineering

No experience
Energy & Climate
Engineering
Posted:
December 29, 2025

GE Vernova

Clean energy technology and power company
77
Palpable Score
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Job Description

Our Technical Assistants are vital support members who work closely with the Service Engineering Lead Engineer and the wider service engineering team to ensure the successful execution and enhancement of our systems. They provide essential technical and administrative support for service activities, helping to deliver valuable system solutions with excellent operational rigour.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support: • Assist the Lead Engineer and multidiscipline engineering team in power systems, power conversion, automation, control, and mechanical integration projects • Support preparation of technical documentation, reports, and project deliverables • Assist with testing procedures, commissioning activities, and system upgrades under supervision • Help co-ordinate technical activities between Commissioning, Service, and third-party teams

Project Administration: • Support monitoring and tracking of service engineering project budgets and timelines • Assist with project documentation management and filing systems • Help maintain design reviews, quality control records, and change management documentation • Support risk management processes and compliance with company guidelines

Team Co-ordination: • Facilitate communication between engineering disciplines and project stakeholders • Assist in scheduling meetings, site visits, and technical reviews • Support improvement initiatives and cost optimisation plans • Help co-ordinate with teams from other business units as required

Customer and Technical Interface: • Assist with customer communications and technical enquiries under guidance • Support preparation of technical presentations and customer documentation • Help translate customer requirements into actionable technical tasks • Assist with component specification activities for drives, motors, transformers, and switchboards

Specialisation Areas Available

• Marine Offshore systems • Naval applications
• Power Systems • Switchboard/Protection systems • Level 2/Substation Automation

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Requirements: • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related technical discipline • 0-3 years of experience in engineering or technical support roles • Basic understanding of power engineering, electrical systems, or automation • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and technical documentation tools

Preferred Qualifications: • Exposure to power generation, conversion, transmission, or distribution systems • Familiarity with LV and MV electrical systems, drives, and motors • Experience with project co-ordination or technical administration • Knowledge of quality control and documentation management systems • Customer service orientation and professional communication skills • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team environments

Key Competencies: • Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills • Ability to multitask and work within strict time scales • Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise • Collaborative approach to supporting senior engineers • Adaptability to work on diverse technical projects

About the company

GE Vernova

Company overview
GE Vernova is an energy technology company that supplies equipment and services across power generation, grid electrification, and wind. GE Vernova supports utilities and industrial customers with products like gas turbines, grid solutions, and related services. GE Vernova was formed from General Electric’s energy businesses and became an independent public company in 2024. GE Vernova operates globally, serving customers in many countries through manufacturing sites, engineering centres, and field service teams.

Locations and presence

GE Vernova lists Cambridge, Massachusetts as the global headquarters and operates major sites across the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Work setup varies by role, with many early-career and operations roles tied to specific plants, labs, and core sites, alongside office-based roles across multiple hubs.

Palpable Score

77
/ 100
GE Vernova offers multiple structured early-career routes, including internships, co-ops, and named rotational development programs in engineering, operations, and commercial tracks. GE Vernova is transparent about the broad hiring steps and often includes benefits detail and pay ranges on US postings, but the company also states that individual feedback is usually not possible due to application volume. Early-career outcomes look positive in program reviews and intern sentiment, while company-wide progression and conversion metrics are not publicly reported in a way candidates can use to compare pathways.
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