Job Description Summary

Come and join our powerful, unified force with the energy to change the world.

Our mission is BIG. Our TRANSFORMATION is key – bringing the right businesses together to LEAD the ENERGY TRANSITION. Our TEAM is ready.


Help us electrify the future.
At GE Vernova, we’re building a world that works—efficiently, sustainably, and reliably. As an Auxiliary Plant Operator at the Kalaeloa Cogen Plant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring safe and dependable operations of a cutting-edge combined cycle power facility. This role supports real-time energy production that helps power local communities and industries.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the Lead Operator in safe, reliable plant operations

• Operate and monitor auxiliary equipment and systems

• Perform daily rounds, record equipment readings, and maintain logs

• Support turbine startups, shutdowns, and compressor washes

• Enter and support work orders using the plant's CMMS system

• Follow all GE Vernova EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) standards and procedures

• Conduct basic water chemistry analysis and sampling

• Assist in routine and corrective maintenance activities across departments

What You’ll Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training preferred

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in power generation, industrial, marine, or process plant environments

• Working knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, and power plant systems

• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

• Ability to work rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays)
  Ability to wear a respirator, work at heights, and enter confined spaces

• Must pass background check and drug/alcohol screening

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive plant operations experience

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Familiarity with digital work management systems

• Lockout/tagout, confined space, and hot work permitting experience

• Basic understanding of plant water treatment and chemistry

ABOUT US

Inclusion & Diversity 

 At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e 

 For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/hour.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

*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 11/21/2025

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: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits

• 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.

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

Who We Are:

GE Vernova is a purpose-built global energy company leading the energy transition. With more than 130 years of innovation and leadership, we deliver technology, services, and solutions to decarbonize the power sector and drive a more sustainable future.

Why GE Vernova:

Contribute to a cleaner energy future

Be part of a diverse, safety-first culture

Access learning and career development opportunities

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

 

 

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 03, 2025.

 

 

Healthcare 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 and 12 paid holidays. New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

 

 

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.