Automation Readiness & Enablement Leader
Ge Vernova
Drive automation readiness, assess sites, coach teams, and enable deployment.
7 days ago ago
$111,200 - $185,400
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Niskayuna, NY
Onsite
Company Size
76,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Smart Grid Technologies
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Role
What you would be doing
readiness assessment
process standardization
infrastructure upgrade
on‑site coaching
progress reporting
tools development
- Partner with plant teams to plan, assess, and accelerate site readiness for automation projects.
- Foster collaboration and strong working relationships across cross-functional teams.
- Support standardization of processes and practices necessary for automation enablement.
- Lead and execute comprehensive readiness assessments covering lean maturity, digital systems, infrastructure, and workforce capability.
- Collaborate with and coach plant leadership, IT/OT teams, and facilities to coordinate upgrades and close gaps in digital or physical infrastructure.
- Deliver targeted on-site coaching and knowledge transfer to build local ownership and capability.
- Track site progress, risks, and outcomes, reporting regularly to the Director, Automation Enablement.
- Develop and share best practices, tools, and templates for readiness and enablement activities.
- Support workforce training and engagement initiatives to build a culture of automation and continuous improvement.
What you bring
six sigma
automation
industrial transformation
master’s degree
10+ years
process improvement
- Experience as a change agent in industrial settings.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
- Ability to translate strategy into tactical execution in complex plant environments.
- Willingness to travel to sites as needed.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- Experience deploying automation or digital solutions in manufacturing or energy environments.
- Formal lean/six sigma certification or advanced training.
- 10+ years of experience in industrial transformation, lean operations, automation deployment, or plant engineering.
- Expert in conducting operational assessments and implementing process improvements.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven expertise and ability to influence process standardization, training, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to work effectively across diverse plant teams and technical disciplines.
- 5+ years of experience in industrial transformation, lean operations, automation deployment, or plant engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
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Visa Sponsorship- we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future.
- offer conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
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Company
Overview
April 2024
Founded
The company emerged from the spin-off of GE's energy units in April 2024.
>$10B Quarterly Revenue
Revenue Growth
Achieves over $10 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by demand for power infrastructure and digital solutions.
$3B
Wind Turbine Backlog
Maintains a significant backlog in wind turbine orders, reflecting strong market demand.
25%
Global Electricity Supply
Contributes to generating 25% of the world’s electricity through its installed turbines and grids.
- Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings.
- Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies.
- On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects.
- Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain.
- Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure.
- Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.
- Relentlessly focused on advancing the world’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
- Believes in working with customers, partners, and communities to create innovative energy solutions that make a meaningful difference.
- Prioritizes excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything they do.
- Committed to driving real change through technology and partnerships that will transform the global energy landscape.
2050 target
Net zero commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Focused on reducing emissions through advanced energy technologies.
- Maximizing use of renewable energy sources and leveraging digital solutions for energy efficiency.
- Solutions aim to decarbonize industries and help customers meet their sustainability goals.
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