Automated Tooling Engineer

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

2d•$63,600 - $95,500•Remote

About The Position

The In-Vessel UT (IVUT) Field Engineer provides technical direction and oversight of Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) activities on nuclear power plant inspection projects, as part of GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Inspection team, supporting customer nuclear power plants around the world during customers refueling outages. The ISI team focuses on inspections outside of the reactor vessel and piping and components critical to safe operation using NDE methods.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field from accredited college or university.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to domestically and internationally plant sites.
Ability and willingness to relocate to Wilmington, NC.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to climb 10 flights of stairs twice per day.
Ability to pass respirator fit test and physical.
Ability to pass Fitness for Duty requirements and site security requirements to obtain unescorted access.
Ability to work under high stress conditions.
Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled and radioactively contaminated areas.
Ability and willingness to work 12 hrs./day and 7 days/week when needed for project delivery.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, operating, and maintaining automated or robotic tooling.
Experience with Inventor
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience performing mechanical repairs and maintenance.
Demonstrated leadership of field teams working at customer sites
Knowledge of GVH products, processes, customers, markets and competition
Familiarity with RFF activities, primarily NDE automated inspections.
Strong Communication Skills and Customer Centric Attitude
Proven leadership capabilities with ability to motivate others and achieve results.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

Support planning of GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) project schedule and delivery.
Provide task leadership, technical direction, work coordination and supervision of work teams composed of GVH and contingent worker personnel.
Communicate with customers and supervise of up to 15 contractors and co-workers.
Prepare automated tooling and equipment prior to nuclear power plant outage inspections.
Perform In-Vessel UT inspection activities at nuclear customer sites.
Evaluate and document performance issues at inspections and working in the off season to improve the tooling and procedures to correct the issues identified.
Participate in the development of new NDE techniques and tooling improvements.
Support business activities including inspection tooling and technique development, Commercial Operations and Planning & Staffing and Training.
Perform duties and complete assignments while maintaining GVH standards for integrity, safety and quality.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Relocation Assistance Provided