Lead Configuration Management Engineer

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

8d•Remote

About The Position

Configuration Management is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance. This role provides direction and assistance to the Engineering teams to meet assigned configuration management objectives. As the Lead Engineer – Configuration Management you will: Define and support nuclear industry configuration management practices, document management, and change control processes for new commercial nuclear power plant projects Drive specification, development, implementation, and operation of assigned CM processes consistent with GEH and regulatory requirements Develop in-depth knowledge of CM processes and tools for nuclear plant projects; coordinate GEH project CM processes with other organizations Assist with engineering configuration management implementation activities inside GEH, in partnership with Information Technology (IT) and support CM interface activities at suppliers Master the project Information Management System and engineering design tool suites necessary to maintain CM equilibrium. Coordinate project CM processes and tools with those of major suppliers Support Engineering and Project Management in planning, assessment, reporting and tracking activities and in preparation of related presentations and reports Work within a diverse team environment to execute work plans and schedules as applicable for mission success Perform work in compliance with policies and procedures Support GEH quality requirements, including participation in design reviews, and initiating and responding to Corrective Actions Provide on-time, quality delivery of documentation packages in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, business, or a closely related field is required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering or configuration management position

Nice To Haves

CM certification (CMII, CMPIC, etc.)
Minimum 2 years of demonstrated practice of nuclear energy industry CM standards (EPRI, NIRMA, IAEA)
Experience in a role interfacing with customers, regulators and/or suppliers
Working knowledge of codes, standards & regulations related to nuclear power plants
Knowledge of and experience with Configuration Management Engineering plant modeling activities
Knowledge of and experience with engineering design and design process tools such as Doors Next Gen, SmartPlant, 3KeyMaster or other similar design tools, and with software systems QA requirements
Quick learner, able to sort through information and make timely and sound decisions
Demonstrated project management skills
Open communication style and proven ability to develop team relationships
Knowledge of nuclear business products, business processes, and customers
Experience with GE documentation system, practices, and requirements
Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments
Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
Clear thinker; communicates messages clearly and concisely

Responsibilities

Define and support nuclear industry configuration management practices, document management, and change control processes for new commercial nuclear power plant projects
Drive specification, development, implementation, and operation of assigned CM processes consistent with GEH and regulatory requirements
Develop in-depth knowledge of CM processes and tools for nuclear plant projects; coordinate GEH project CM processes with other organizations
Assist with engineering configuration management implementation activities inside GEH, in partnership with Information Technology (IT) and support CM interface activities at suppliers
Master the project Information Management System and engineering design tool suites necessary to maintain CM equilibrium.
Coordinate project CM processes and tools with those of major suppliers
Support Engineering and Project Management in planning, assessment, reporting and tracking activities and in preparation of related presentations and reports
Work within a diverse team environment to execute work plans and schedules as applicable for mission success
Perform work in compliance with policies and procedures
Support GEH quality requirements, including participation in design reviews, and initiating and responding to Corrective Actions
Provide on-time, quality delivery of documentation packages in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines

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, as well as 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