Level-2 shops: Local support across the globe

Level-2 maintenance is conducted in the horizontal position either on-site or in our L2 facilities on the external to the package. This includes sensors, actuators, and thermocouples.

The scope of L2 repairs also includes corrective maintenance like modular exchanges, top cases, and hot sections. While many L2 scopes can be done onsite, the advantage of an L2 shop is that it is a maintenance facility with a controlled environment conducive to safe working conditions. High volume shops have dedicated shop leaders and OEM qualified tooling; in many cases, it is within easier reach of our local technicians and typically faster than our L4 shops.

Conversely, our L4 facilities are typically reserved for complete teardowns and major overhauls as well as component repairs. 

Repair durations are entirely dependent on scope. Typical timelines for L2 repairs range from a few days to a couple weeks, but each case varies. At GE Vernova, we determine the appropriate shop for your equipment based on repair needs. L4 scopes are usually more complex, leading to longer repair times. 

It is our ambition to undertake more scope in our L2 facilities, thereby adding more value to the maintenance chain. However, our capabilities in doing so vary across locations. The U.S., for example, has an installed base that is five times that of Asia. Our team considers that it would be possible to upgrade our Asia shops and match up to 80% of the US shops’ capabilities to meet customer demand.

A site’s ability to operate in a similar capacity as an L2 shop is entirely dependent on its capabilities and facilities. As an example, if a site has an overhead crane with an enclosed climate-controlled space, there's more repairs that can be done locally compared that to a site with none of those types of facilities.

The L2 shops typically take between four and 12 days on average, depending on the work scope and how many work scopes. For example, we can perform a standard hot section repair in as little as four to six days depending on the engine model. If there are additional scopes, then turnaround time increases.

Given the various environments and operating profiles, performance degradation analysis is a unit and site-specific calculation. Upon request, GE Vernova can perform the analysis to assist the customer in determining their specific aggregation over time. If there's an interest in performing an analysis, contact your CSL.

The Level-2 shops follow the O&M manual, and our technicians are trained and qualified to these standards. All our evaluation and services are approved and authorized from our services engineering group.

Due to its diverse geography, culture, language, and size. Asia is geographically vast and diverse, and there are several regulatory frameworks companies need to comply with across countries, such as varying customs and import regulations. In many cases, it is more efficient to send an engine to one of our L2 locations rather than work onsite, where the availability of labor, parts, technical resources, and tooling need to be considered. In addition, our shops are kept at a controlled temperature and climate, eliminating the varying environments across Asia, and operate with a strong focus on worker safety.

There is an L2 shop in Australia, located on the Jandakot airport grounds near Perth. We've had numerous customers send engines to that L-2 shop where we perform numerous scopes, and we welcome any of our Australian customers to visit.

Level-2 maintenance is conducted in the horizontal position either on-site or in our L2 facilities on the external to the package. This includes sensors, actuators, and thermocouples.

The scope of L2 repairs also includes corrective maintenance like modular exchanges, top cases, and hot sections. While many L2 scopes can be done onsite, the advantage of an L2 shop is that it is a maintenance facility with a controlled environment conducive to safe working conditions. High volume shops have dedicated shop leaders and OEM qualified tooling; in many cases, it is within easier reach of our local technicians and typically faster than our L4 shops.

Conversely, our L4 facilities are typically reserved for complete teardowns and major overhauls as well as component repairs. 

Repair durations are entirely dependent on scope. Typical timelines for L2 repairs range from a few days to a couple weeks, but each case varies. At GE Vernova, we determine the appropriate shop for your equipment based on repair needs. L4 scopes are usually more complex, leading to longer repair times. 

It is our ambition to undertake more scope in our L2 facilities, thereby adding more value to the maintenance chain. However, our capabilities in doing so vary across locations. The U.S., for example, has an installed base that is five times that of Asia. Our team considers that it would be possible to upgrade our Asia shops and match up to 80% of the US shops’ capabilities to meet customer demand.

A site’s ability to operate in a similar capacity as an L2 shop is entirely dependent on its capabilities and facilities. As an example, if a site has an overhead crane with an enclosed climate-controlled space, there's more repairs that can be done locally compared that to a site with none of those types of facilities.

The L2 shops typically take between four and 12 days on average, depending on the work scope and how many work scopes. For example, we can perform a standard hot section repair in as little as four to six days depending on the engine model. If there are additional scopes, then turnaround time increases.

Given the various environments and operating profiles, performance degradation analysis is a unit and site-specific calculation. Upon request, GE Vernova can perform the analysis to assist the customer in determining their specific aggregation over time. If there's an interest in performing an analysis, contact your CSL.

The Level-2 shops follow the O&M manual, and our technicians are trained and qualified to these standards. All our evaluation and services are approved and authorized from our services engineering group.