Job Description Summary

The Lead Field Engineer– Under Vessel Nuclear Instrumentation will support full project ownership from ITO to OTR including the safe execution of complex projects and activities involving BWR 2-6 reactor Control Rod Drive, Hydraulic Control Unit, and Nuclear Instrumentation maintenance / troubleshooting.

Job Description

You will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, staffing, and safe execution of Outage Service’s projects at global Customer sites. This will include project management, commercial execution, task leadership, technical direction, work control and supervision, and human performance (HU).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform advanced cable and system testing / troubleshooting on BWR Nuclear Instrumentation Systems Including:
• Traversing In-Core Probe (TIP)
• Local Power Range Monitor (LPRM)
• Average Power Range Monitor (APRM)
• Startup/Wide Range Neutron Monitor (SRNM / WRNM)
• Source & Intermediate Range Monitor (SRM / IRM)
• Rod Control Management System (RCMS)
• Rod Position Information System (RPIS)
• Reactor Manual Control system (RMCS)
• Position Indication Probes (PIP)
• Utilize Instrumentation and Controls troubleshooting results to communicate findings and provide scope/maintenance recommendations to customer owned Nuclear Utility sites
• Draft Final Reports for customer submittal
• Support internal and external Nuclear Instrumentation and Controls and NI systems training
• Support the development of commercial proposals by providing project estimates on labor quantity, labor hours, tooling, and logistics.
• Provide project delivery planning leadership and rigor. Transition planning, risk identification, risk mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Be responsible for leading and coaching multi-disciplined and multi-cultural teams composed of GE and contingent worker personnel, including craft labor
• Establish trusting relationships and interact effectively with senior level customer and supplier management on commercial, execution, technical, and compliance issues.
• Support Product Line activities including proposal development, product development, and growth initiatives.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on Nuclear Instrumentation Maintenance and system operation of Under Vessel tooling and GEH OEM equipment.
• Exemplify our GE Beliefs and demonstrate integrity, nuclear safety, and quality culture
• Provide leadership to ensure high quality deliverables are produced in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory guidelines
• Drive standard GEH (GE Hitachi) processes across projects and ensure procedural compliance

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• At least 5 years of experience in the nuclear industry

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but qualified remote candidates will be considered
• Ability and willingness to travel 50-75% of the time

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

The base pay range for this position is $86k-122k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 10/11/2024.

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

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., 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.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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

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