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Define and own the global digital standard for maintenance management and machine data utilization across Gas Power manufacturing sites. Partners with the Global Process Engineering Authority, who owns the physical asset, controls infrastructure, and automation standards, to integrate machine data across platforms and translate it into actionable insights for asset reliability, process stability, and quality. Covers the full scope from maintenance planning and work order execution to machine program management and operational data flows.
Key Responsibilities
Global Standard Definition & GPDA Authority
- Define and own the global digital blueprint for maintenance management and machine data utilization across Gas Power manufacturing sites. Establish the global standard and partner with local teams to adopt and implement it consistently across all sites.
- Partner with the Global Process Engineering Authority (GPEA), who owns the physical asset, controls infrastructure, sensors, and data dictionary. This role defines what is done with that data: how it is integrated across systems, how it surfaces as insights, and how it drives action at the operational level.
- Partner with the GPEA to develop, maintain, and update Automation Process Specifications (APS) and Machine Process Specifications (MPS), ensuring digital standards for data collection, maintenance execution, and machine monitoring reflect the most current engineering and automation standards across all sites.
- Partner with other process owners and Global Process Digital Authorities where machine and asset data intersects with shop floor execution, quality, and materials planning and replenishment.
Process Scope, Technology & Digital Technology Partnership
- Own the digital standard for CNC program management, version control, and secure distribution to machines across sites, ensuring the right program is available at the right machine at the right time.
- Partner with the GPEA to develop the digital standard for machine data collection and own the operational intelligence: utilization, cycle times, alarms, and program execution, ensuring data is structured and surfaced in ways that drive action.
- Partner with the GPEA to develop the integration standard between machine-level systems and the manufacturing execution system, and ensure data flows reliably and is actionable at the floor level.
- Own the digital standard for maintenance planning, work order execution, and downtime tracking. Support the ongoing transition from current CMMS platforms to target-state maintenance management tools as that program evolves.
- Standardize maintenance, repair, and operations spare parts digital workflows, connecting to the Warehousing and Materials process owners for inventory positioning and replenishment.
- Lay the foundational data and process groundwork that will enable predictive maintenance capabilities over time, ensuring current implementations are structured to support that future state.
- Co-own application selection and solution design with Digital Technology and the New Technology Introduction team. Partner with the Master Data Governance team on asset master data, equipment hierarchies, and data standards that enable consistent reporting and integration across sites.
Site Network, Adoption & Continuous Improvement
- Build and coordinate a global network of site-level process owners and subject matter experts covering both maintenance management and machine controls disciplines. Lead a formal Community of Practice to drive standard adoption, share operational learnings across sites, and prevent local workarounds from becoming embedded practice.
- Serve as the primary escalation point when sites diverge from the global standard. Monitor post-deployment usage and outcomes to identify gaps between the standard and actual maintenance and controls execution, and drive updates through a controlled change process.
- Own frontline adoption metrics for maintenance and machine data digital tools. Conduct process walks at each site before deployment to validate readiness, and develop training materials and job aids aligned to the global standard. Ensure lessons learned from each site are incorporated into the global standard so every subsequent deployment improves on the last.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years in manufacturing operations, maintenance engineering, or manufacturing engineering in an industrial environment, with direct accountability for process standards or operational improvement.
- Hands-on experience with computerized maintenance management systems (IBM Maximo, L2L, or equivalent) and/or CNC program management and distribution systems.
- Working familiarity with industrial automation infrastructure, including PLCs, sensor networks, and machine data collection, sufficient to partner effectively with process engineering and automation teams on data standards and integration requirements.
- Proven experience defining process standards and driving adoption across multi-site manufacturing networks.
- Experience translating operational requirements into functional specifications for technology teams.
- Strong influencing and facilitation skills; able to build alignment across maintenance, manufacturing engineering, and operations teams with varying levels of digital maturity.
Desired Characteristics
- Familiarity with machine monitoring platforms and manufacturing data collection in a discrete manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to manufacturing execution system integration requirements and data flows between machine-level systems and ERP.
- Understanding of reliability engineering principles and maintenance strategy frameworks in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Experience building and enabling site-level subject matter expert or champion networks across a global manufacturing organization.
- Lean manufacturing background; familiar with total productive maintenance principles and their connection to digital maintenance systems.
- Comfortable operating at the intersection of manufacturing engineering and digital technology, and with early-stage problem definition and ambiguity.
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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $122,600.00 and $204,400.00. 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 April 20, 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.
INTRODUCTION
Define and own the global digital standard for maintenance management and machine data utilization across Gas Power manufacturing sites. Partners with the Global Process Engineering Authority, who owns the physical asset, controls infrastructure, and automation standards, to integrate machine data across platforms and translate it into actionable insights for asset reliability, process stability, and quality. Covers the full scope from maintenance planning and work order execution to machine program management and operational data flows.
Key Responsibilities
Global Standard Definition & GPDA Authority
- Define and own the global digital blueprint for maintenance management and machine data utilization across Gas Power manufacturing sites. Establish the global standard and partner with local teams to adopt and implement it consistently across all sites.
- Partner with the Global Process Engineering Authority (GPEA), who owns the physical asset, controls infrastructure, sensors, and data dictionary. This role defines what is done with that data: how it is integrated across systems, how it surfaces as insights, and how it drives action at the operational level.
- Partner with the GPEA to develop, maintain, and update Automation Process Specifications (APS) and Machine Process Specifications (MPS), ensuring digital standards for data collection, maintenance execution, and machine monitoring reflect the most current engineering and automation standards across all sites.
- Partner with other process owners and Global Process Digital Authorities where machine and asset data intersects with shop floor execution, quality, and materials planning and replenishment.
Process Scope, Technology & Digital Technology Partnership
- Own the digital standard for CNC program management, version control, and secure distribution to machines across sites, ensuring the right program is available at the right machine at the right time.
- Partner with the GPEA to develop the digital standard for machine data collection and own the operational intelligence: utilization, cycle times, alarms, and program execution, ensuring data is structured and surfaced in ways that drive action.
- Partner with the GPEA to develop the integration standard between machine-level systems and the manufacturing execution system, and ensure data flows reliably and is actionable at the floor level.
- Own the digital standard for maintenance planning, work order execution, and downtime tracking. Support the ongoing transition from current CMMS platforms to target-state maintenance management tools as that program evolves.
- Standardize maintenance, repair, and operations spare parts digital workflows, connecting to the Warehousing and Materials process owners for inventory positioning and replenishment.
- Lay the foundational data and process groundwork that will enable predictive maintenance capabilities over time, ensuring current implementations are structured to support that future state.
- Co-own application selection and solution design with Digital Technology and the New Technology Introduction team. Partner with the Master Data Governance team on asset master data, equipment hierarchies, and data standards that enable consistent reporting and integration across sites.
Site Network, Adoption & Continuous Improvement
- Build and coordinate a global network of site-level process owners and subject matter experts covering both maintenance management and machine controls disciplines. Lead a formal Community of Practice to drive standard adoption, share operational learnings across sites, and prevent local workarounds from becoming embedded practice.
- Serve as the primary escalation point when sites diverge from the global standard. Monitor post-deployment usage and outcomes to identify gaps between the standard and actual maintenance and controls execution, and drive updates through a controlled change process.
- Own frontline adoption metrics for maintenance and machine data digital tools. Conduct process walks at each site before deployment to validate readiness, and develop training materials and job aids aligned to the global standard. Ensure lessons learned from each site are incorporated into the global standard so every subsequent deployment improves on the last.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years in manufacturing operations, maintenance engineering, or manufacturing engineering in an industrial environment, with direct accountability for process standards or operational improvement.
- Hands-on experience with computerized maintenance management systems (IBM Maximo, L2L, or equivalent) and/or CNC program management and distribution systems.
- Working familiarity with industrial automation infrastructure, including PLCs, sensor networks, and machine data collection, sufficient to partner effectively with process engineering and automation teams on data standards and integration requirements.
- Proven experience defining process standards and driving adoption across multi-site manufacturing networks.
- Experience translating operational requirements into functional specifications for technology teams.
- Strong influencing and facilitation skills; able to build alignment across maintenance, manufacturing engineering, and operations teams with varying levels of digital maturity.
Desired Characteristics
- Familiarity with machine monitoring platforms and manufacturing data collection in a discrete manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to manufacturing execution system integration requirements and data flows between machine-level systems and ERP.
- Understanding of reliability engineering principles and maintenance strategy frameworks in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Experience building and enabling site-level subject matter expert or champion networks across a global manufacturing organization.
- Lean manufacturing background; familiar with total productive maintenance principles and their connection to digital maintenance systems.
- Comfortable operating at the intersection of manufacturing engineering and digital technology, and with early-stage problem definition and ambiguity.
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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $122,600.00 and $204,400.00. 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 April 20, 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Author
Document your writing credentials precisely
TN officers evaluate whether your degree or portfolio directly supports an Author classification. Gather published clips, a degree in journalism or English, and any editorial contracts that show professional writing as your primary function, not a secondary duty.
Target employers with dedicated editorial budgets
Publishers, media companies, content studios, and corporate communications teams regularly sponsor Author TN visas. Prioritize organizations that employ multiple staff writers, since they already understand the documentation an Author TN requires from the hiring side.
Request a detailed offer letter covering your writing scope
Your offer letter must describe the specific type of content you will author, the publications or platforms involved, and your professional background. Vague descriptions like 'content creation' have caused TN denials at the border, so ask HR to be explicit.
Clarify the Author classification before accepting an offer
Some employers assume any writing role qualifies automatically, but USCIS and CBP assess whether the position meets the statutory Author definition under USMCA. Confirm your job title and duties match before your employer invests time in paperwork.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring TN visas
Searching for Author roles open to TN candidates saves weeks of cold outreach. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with recent visa filings who are experienced with visa sponsorship processes, so you apply where the employer has demonstrated capacity to support work authorization, not an untested question.
Prepare for port-of-entry review if you are Canadian
Canadian Author applicants present their TN application directly to CBP at a land border or preclearance airport. Bring your offer letter, degree transcripts, published writing samples, and any employment contracts to support the Author classification on the spot.
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Find Author JobsAuthor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Author role actually qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, Author is an explicitly listed occupation under the USMCA TN category. The position must involve professional writing for publication, broadcast, or similar media, and your background must demonstrate relevant qualifications. Roles blending writing with unrelated duties can face scrutiny, so the offer letter should clearly define authorship as the primary function.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Author jobs?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable than H-1B for Author roles. Canadians can obtain TN status at the port of entry the same day. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery that randomly excludes most registrants each year, adding months of uncertainty to what should be a straightforward hiring decision.
What documentation do I need as a Mexican Author applicant?
Mexican nationals apply for TN status at a U.S. consulate and need a valid visa stamp before traveling. You will need a consular appointment, your offer letter, proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship, educational credentials, and professional writing samples supporting the Author classification. Processing times at Mexican consulates vary, so apply as early as your employer's timeline allows.
Where can I find Author jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for this search. It filters Author roles by employers with recent visa filings, so you are not guessing whether a company has experience with visa sponsorship. Applying to employers already familiar with work visa processes avoids the common situation where a recruiter discovers mid-process that their legal team has never handled visa sponsorship before.
Can I switch Author employers after I have TN status?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before starting with a new employer, you need new TN documentation reflecting the change. Canadians can handle this at the port of entry with a new offer letter. Mexican nationals need a new consular appointment. Do not resign and begin a new role assuming your existing TN covers the transition, because it does not.
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