Career & Technical Education (CTE) Instructor & Program Specialist – Power Generation

FieldCore • Houston, TX

5d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.
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. As part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, FieldCore installs, maintains, and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world’s energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy.
GE Vernova / FieldCore is seeking an experienced and passionate Craft Career & Technical Education (CTE) Lead Technical Training Instructor to support GE Vernova’s Workforce Readiness Initiative at our Houston Learning Center.
This role is ideal for a current or former CTE instructor with a strong mechanical or industrial background who is energized by bringing real-world energy industry relevance into technical education. The Lead Instructor will focus on foundational craft and mechanical skills, preparing students for entry-level roles in power generation and field services.
You will not be expected to arrive as a turbine expert. GE Vernova provides a structured technical onboarding path, including immersive hands-on training and close collaboration with experienced instructors and subject-matter experts. This position blends hands-on teaching, curriculum refinement, and while keeping students, safety, and instructional quality at the center.
This position includes education partnerships, grant and compliance management. In addition, critical elements and hands-on technical instruction, supporting both high school seniors entering the energy workforce and professional field technicians advancing technical mastery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Applied Sciences, Engineering Technology, Workforce Development, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant industrial experience
• 5+ years teaching or training experience in CTE, skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or similar fields
• Experience instructing high-school or early-career learners in shop or lab environments
• Strong foundation in mechanical systems, tools, prints, measurement, safety, and equipment operation
• Familiarity with Texas CTE pathways, dual-credit models, or workforce readiness programs
• Willingness to grow technical depth through structured training and co-instruction
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Welding, or similar pathways
• Valid Appropriate CTE Teaching Certification, issued by Texas Education Agency
• Background working with Texas ISDs, high schools, or technical colleges
• Familiarity with industry credentials such as NCCER, SACA, OSHA, or NIMS
• Strong classroom and shop-floor presence with a student-first mindset
• Curiosity and openness to learning new technologies in the energy sector
• Comfortable working across education and industry teams
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver and continuously improve foundational craft and mechanical skills instruction aligned to entry-level field service roles
• Facilitate classroom and lab-based instruction using approved curriculum, tooling, and training hardware
• Partner with senior instructors and technical SMEs to translate field requirements into effective training experiences
• Reinforce shop safety, human performance, and quality standards in every learning environment
• Support alignment with Texas CTE frameworks, dual-credit pathways, and industry credentials
• Coordinate training in logistics and materials in collaboration with internal support teams
• Evaluate student performance using established learning objectives and assessment tools
• Support education partnerships and workforce programs in coordination with program leadership
• Contribute to community outreach, student engagement events, and employer-branding efforts
• Research, apply for, and manage state and federal workforce development grants, CTE funding, and dual-enrollment partnerships.
• Serve as liaison between public education systems and private industry partners.

Benefits

• FieldCore benefits include insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), retirement savings, health and Wellness reimbursement, and a bonus or incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level