Lead Nuclear Field Services Engineer

GE Vernova

1d•$91,400 - $152,200•Remote

About The Position

The Lead Field Services Engineer, PWR provides oversight, technical leadership, and front-line supervision for complex projects and activities involving PWR and BWR reactor maintenance and inspection. The role requires expertise in PWR and BWR reactor disassembly, reassembly, refueling, and in-vessel servicing. It is eligible to be performed remotely from home when the employee is not traveling; the preferred location is GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, North Carolina, though highly qualified remote candidates will be considered. The engineer leads field project delivery, including task leadership, technical direction, work coordination, and supervision of teams comprising GVH and contingent workers, including craft labor at customer sites. The role also involves customer and supplier interaction, support for business and proposal activities, tooling and equipment expertise, and a focus on customer needs, integrity, safety, and quality. During non-critical outage periods, the role may provide training leadership at the San Jose Training Facility. The position requires frequent travel, potentially up to 70% domestically and internationally, and may involve working 12-hour days, seven days per week during field project delivery. Work may take place in radiation-controlled and radioactively contaminated areas and under high-stress conditions. Candidates must meet physical, respirator, fitness-for-duty, and site-security requirements. Access to U.S. export-controlled information may require authorization from the U.S. Government.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and at least 6 years of Nuclear Industry experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 8 years of Nuclear Industry experience.
At least 3 years of experience as a first-line supervisor for BWR/PWR reactor services.
At least 3 years of experience preparing and/or executing work orders at a nuclear facility.
Ability and willingness to lift up to 50 pounds and climb and descend 10 flights of stairs twice per day.
Ability and willingness to pass a respirator fit test and physical.
Ability and willingness to meet Fitness For Duty and site security requirements to obtain unescorted access.
Ability and willingness to work under high-stress conditions and in radiation-controlled and radioactively contaminated areas.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% to domestic and international plant sites.
Ability and willingness to work 12-hour days, seven days per week when delivering field projects.
Ability to obtain U.S. Government authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; an offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Prior project management and/or project coordinator experience in nuclear outages.
Experience as a Manipulator Crane Operator.
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Marine, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
Knowledge of nuclear power plant refueling activities.
Knowledge of BWR and PWR vessels and components, Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS), and reactor containment buildings.
Excellent computer skills, including the ability to use MS Office and MS Project.
Well organized and self-directed.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of field projects, including task leadership, technical direction, work coordination, and supervision of work teams at customer sites.
Provide leadership, work coordination, and supervision for GVH and contingent worker teams, including craft labor.
Establish effective relationships and communicate with customers and suppliers on commercial, technical, and compliance issues while working within an integrated services team.
Support business activities, including proposal preparation, cost estimating, and coordination with Customer Service, Commercial Operations, Planning & Staffing, and Training.
Provide tooling and equipment expertise.
Meet internal and external customer expectations, obtain first-hand customer information, and use it to improve products and services.
Maintain diligence regarding integrity, safety, and quality metrics and processes.
Support Product Line Leaders as needed.
Provide training leadership at the San Jose Training Facility during non-critical outage support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.