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INTRODUCTION
As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll perform preventative maintenance, installations, troubleshooting, and repairs on our customers steam power boilers and associated equipment. It’s a role that will see you going out on the road to visit customers on site, resolving any issues and providing the exceptional service that will ensure we achieve optimal customer satisfaction. It’s vital work – your expertise will be invaluable when it comes to making sure our customer’s power plants perform to their best capability.
In this role your focus will be on steam boilers and auxiliary equipment and environmental control systems. You will service our clients primarily in the US and Canada.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Field service assignments involve adapting to varying conditions at customer facilities while operating within estimated resources and ensuring quality.
- Decisive actions involving complex technical matters to eliminate or minimize adverse impact, ensure quality and operate within budget.
- Strong communication skills, keeping management and other employees involved with work activities.
- Ability to work in a team, receiving and incorporating feedback from a variety of sources into customer support and reporting.
- Ability to adjust to revised priorities and unforeseen problems at customer facilities while meeting tight schedules.
- Involves considerable travel and/or temporarily residing at customer sites. Expected to be on call and available.
- Attention to detail is critical as errors typically result in significant loss of time and rework, inefficient use of resources, and adversely affect customer relations.
- Work independently to provide advice and guidance on the commissioning, operation, maintenance, efficiency, and reliability of fossil fired steam generator equipment and systems.
- Time management skills are necessary to prioritize multiple tasks and balance administrative requirements with customer support.
- Must have strong technical writing skills with the ability to describe complex issues concisely, developing recommendations for customers based on findings and guidance from company resources.
- Resilience to work in a demanding role with extensive travel and an uncertain schedule.
- Self-Starter, motivated and willing to take on challenging assignments in industrial environments possibly in remote areas or international locations.
- Act as the Company's representative in resolving and reporting on complex technical and logistics problems while maintaining good customer relations and protecting the interest of GE Steam Power, Inc.
- Possesses a skill set and ability to interface with customers that establishes value and results in billable time meeting financial metrics.
- Learn and demonstrate a technical competency in maintenance and operations of equipment including boilers, pulverizers, and auxiliary components.
- Activities include conducting and managing inspections, performance testing, projects, and writing detailed reports; maintenance and operations consultation.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide and carry out the engineering site assignment as given by the Area Service Manager.
- Ensures Technical Services team meets customers’ expectations and maintains positive reputation as a reliable industry resource.
- Develop new Service Engineer technical capabilities, maintaining Technical Services expertise and competencies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Associate's Degree in Power Plant Technology or related field experience up to 5 years maintaining and servicing steam generating equipment.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be authorized to live and work in the U.S.
- Ability to travel 75-80% - Requires travel (air & ground) with short notice.
TECHNICAL SKILLS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Hands-on, mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work with people.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
- Climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing & pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs, grasping, repetitive motion, confined spaces (able to fit through a hole 18” in diameter), close visual acuity, the ability to work both inside and outside in varying weather elements and handle high volumes of noise, ability to wear a respirator.
COMPENSATION
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $78,800-$131,200 USD Annually.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an Annual Incentive (AIP) bonus of 10%.
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This position will stay open on the career website until at least March 30, 2026.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU:
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce:
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: January 02, 2027
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Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to boiler engineering work. A mechanical or chemical engineering degree is the clearest fit. If your degree is in a adjacent field, gather documentation showing coursework in thermodynamics, fluid systems, or combustion engineering.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Boiler Engineer roles by employers with active Labor Condition Application history. This confirms the employer has already navigated DOL wage certification for this occupation, which reduces your timeline risk after an offer.
Target industries with consistent H-1B boiler filings
Power generation, chemical processing, and industrial manufacturing facilities file H-1B petitions for Boiler Engineers far more regularly than commercial HVAC contractors. Prioritize employers in those sectors, where in-house HR teams are already familiar with the petition process.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. DOL assigns wage levels I through IV based on experience and complexity. Knowing your tier prevents employers from offering a Level I wage for a senior-level role.
File with premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS premium processing guarantees a response within 15 business days for an additional fee. If your employer has a plant commissioning deadline or a union contract start date tied to your hire, ask the employer to elect premium processing when submitting Form I-129.
Document licensed engineer status for state-regulated boiler work
Many states require Boiler Engineers to hold a state operating license or PE licensure for high-pressure systems. Include your licenses in the H-1B support letter. USCIS officers treating licensure as evidence of specialty occupation can strengthen the petition significantly.
H-1B Visa Boiler Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Boiler Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related field. Roles focused on high-pressure steam systems, combustion optimization, or industrial process heating typically satisfy USCIS specialty occupation criteria. Generic maintenance or technician roles that accept any engineering degree regardless of field are harder to support and may draw a Request for Evidence.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Boiler Engineers?
Sponsors most active in this occupation tend to be utilities, petrochemical plants, pulp and paper mills, and large industrial manufacturers that operate their own boiler systems rather than contracting out. Browse Boiler Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation, which is a reliable signal of active H-1B sponsorship.
How does DOL prevailing wage apply to Boiler Engineer H-1B petitions?
Before USCIS can adjudicate your H-1B petition, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job title, experience level, and work location. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search. If the employer's offer falls below the certified wage, the LCA will fail, blocking the entire petition.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Boiler Engineer employer mid-status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The new employer must file their own LCA and petition, and the specialty occupation determination applies fresh to the new role and job description.
Does state boiler operator or PE licensure affect my H-1B petition?
It can strengthen it. If your Boiler Engineer role requires a state-issued high-pressure boiler operator license or Professional Engineer certification, that licensure requirement is evidence USCIS uses to support specialty occupation status. Include copies of your licenses and any state statutes requiring them in the petition's support documentation, and ask your employer to reference the requirement in the job description letter.