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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
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
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