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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Field Service Automation Deployment Lead - **Company:** GE Vernova - **Location:** Latham, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Augmented Reality, PRINCE2, Information Technology - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us4fcc9fedbf662342f4adc3a1df5296f1/eaa ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related technical field. * Experience: 5+ years of experience building and deploying industrial automation solutions in complex, large-scale organizations. * Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of automation architectures, industrial safety standards, and cybersecurity protocols within heavy industry. * Judgment & Influence: Demonstrated ability to influence strategy, gain cross-functional buy-in, and provide expert technical consultation. * Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret industry trends and translate complex business challenges into actionable, scalable technical solutions. * Communication: Superior ability to communicate difficult technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership and site-level teams. * Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to customer/site locations as required (Estimated: 20%)., * Master's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related field. * 10+ years of professional experience in large-scale industrial automation. * Formal program/project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent). * Demonstrated experience leading small-to-medium project teams in matrixed, multi-site environments. * Technical proficiency in Augmented Reality (AR), visual inspection, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and robotic platforms. * Hands-on field service maintenance experience in the energy, manufacturing, or heavy industry sectors. * A "continuous learner" mindset with a passion for driving innovation and operational excellence. ## Description * Define and implement global deployment standards and policies for field service automation, directly influencing the overarching maintenance strategy for GE Vernova's enterprise fleet. * Drive the concept development, build, integration, and commissioning activities for field service automation projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. * Lead and execute the development of project scope, schedules, deliverables, and integration requirements partnering with vendors, system integrators, internal technical teams, and GE Vernova business partners. * Manage all aspects of field service automation deployment, including installation, testing, validation, and transition to production, ensuring full compliance with safety and cyber standards. * Exercise independent, high-level judgment to resolve complex, multi-variable technical challenges where standard procedures may not yet exist, effectively balancing cost, speed, and safety in high-stakes environments. * Monitor project performance against KPIs, budgets, and milestones; proactively mitigate risks and resolve complex issues to ensure delivery excellence. * Establish and maintain documentation for project plans, technical specifications, commissioning checklists, and lessons learned. * Collaborate with technical authorities and stakeholders to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and fit for purpose. * Support vendor management and performance oversight during the build and commissioning phases. * Drive continuous improvement by ensuring post-project reviews and sharing best practices for automation deployment. * Foster strong working relationships with stakeholders across engineering, operations, safety, cybersecurity, and IT/OT functions. * Provide functional leadership and mentorship to project-based teams and system integrators, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement across all deployment sites. * Serve as the primary technical authority for field service automation, providing specialized guidance to regional leads and business partners on feasibility, safety, and regulatory compliance. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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