Lead Field Engineer, IVVI Level III

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

5d • $91,400 - $152,200 • Remote

About The Position

The Lead Field Engineer - In Vessel Visual Inspection (IVVI) Level III will be responsible for the review and acceptance of data and results for IVVI projects. In this role, you will review customer RFQ and turn it into a schedule, input it into a database, including inspection notes, exam requirements, and expected coverage and come up with staffing requirements to meet customer schedule. This role is eligible to be remote based.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science discipline from an accredited university or college with 3 years of Nuclear Industry experience (OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 years of of Nuclear Industry experience)
• 3 years of experience as an NDE Level III
• 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 areas and radioactively contaminated areas
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to domestically and internationally plant sites (can work remote from home while not traveling)
• 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

• Versed at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue; brings out the best in people.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with inspection business and field teams, customers, and industry technical personnel
• Demonstrated leadership of field teams working at customer sites as well as design engineering teams working in the home office
• Strong strategic development and execution skills
• Strong technical knowledge and experience working within the Inspection services field and In Vessel Visual Inspections, preferably boiling water reactors.
• BWR site experience including In Vessel Plant outage detailed planning and scheduling
• Knowledge of Nuclear / Energy products, processes, customers, markets, and competition
• Knowledge of IVVI systems and processes
• Understanding of financial tools (i.e., sales, costs, margin, and accruals) and ability to learn systems (Oracle ERP)
• High level of attention to detail, ability to develop procedures and methods in accordance with specific requirements
• Team player with strong leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with complex, ambiguous, and contradictory alternatives
• Considers the external impact of business activities and decisions on customers
• Strong PC skills including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Tools, Microsoft Project, Adobe and drafting software (AutoCad, Canvas, etc.)
• Proven leadership capabilities with ability to motivate others and achieve results and be a change agent driving technical leadership for IVVI
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to work different shifts during outages
• Positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Generate Indication Notification Reports, as required
• Create and present outage pre-job brief
• Ensure adequate CANVAS sketches are provided to Level II’s for exam to be performed and modifying, as required
• Provide Customer with Status Updates, when required
• Work with Commercial Operations to ensure accurate interpretation of schedule into pricing / proposals (ITO Functions)
• Be responsible for financial performance including cost control and successful delivery of margin goals (OTR functions)
• Instruct classes of RST’s to become IVVI Level II and IVVI Level II’s to become IVVI Level III
• Keep current with the BWRVIP, ASME, and other code requirements applicable to IVVI
• Serve as Project Manager for delivery of ISI IVVI Services projects when no other ISI site scopes are contracted
• Meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, getting first-hand customer information and using it for improvements in products and services.
• Measure processes and performance through the customers eyes
• Organize, coordinate, and lead NDE development and delivering projects to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule expectations
• Support Product Line Leader during non-outage times, as required
• Support BWRVIP training while providing instructions to utility program owners

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

What This Job Offers

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