Job Description Summary

The OFS Programs & Competency Director is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the global Certification, Competency, and power plant Simulation strategy for Gas Power One Field Services. This role oversees training program development and competency programs for all Field Engineers, Craft, OSS, Repairs, and O&M employees, ensuring our workforce is highly skilled, certified, and ready to deliver world class execution for our customers.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of certification and competency programs and assurance management system for Field Engineers, Craft, OSS and O&M employees
• Partner with business / segment leaders to understand global training gaps and needs and ensure prioritization of necessary program creation and completion to meet the needs of the business
• Define, consolidate and collaborate with field and resource operations to provide the business with robust reports and metrics that facilitate data made decisions for placing the Right People in the Right Outages at the Right Time for the best costs
• Lead and direct the global Field Technical Assessor process, to include Assessor development, deployment strategy and health metrics
• Partner with Field and Resource Operations, as well as all Regional Operations, to produce the training forecast requirements that are based on gap analysis of competence coupled with forecast
• Drive implementation of competencies in Kahuna for all roles
• Chair the Chief TFA Council and define/develop plan for determining biggest needs of field resources and partner with business segments to close those gaps
• Develop and communicate the overall mission, strategy, and standards for leadership program(s) in close partnership with all key stakeholders. Create and implement the SM and OM competencies and programs including certifications
• Drive OFS adoption and use of the Kahuna Competency program
• Accountable for the Programs and Competency Budget
• Lead the Power Plant Simulation development team and deliverables for training

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience in Power Generation Industry

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to influence and gain commitment at all levels of the organization

Desired Characteristics

• Experience managing large, complex programs and budgets
• Demonstrated passion for employee learning
• Proven Customer Centric Mindset
• Experience creating and leading technical and operational training programs
• Experience creating and implementing competency mapping
• Operations experience (i.e., Services, Engineering, Commercial) Strong problem solving and program management skills
• Understanding of contemporary business practices in finance, marketing, engineering, manufacturing and human resources
• Ability to lead in a matrix environment Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Strong presentation and group facilitation skills
• Proven field or resource management experience

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $119,600.00 and $199,400.00. 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 March 19, 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.