Manager, Fuel Manufacturing Maintenance

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fuel Manufacturing Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities within a 24/7 manufacturing environment to ensure maximum equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This role leads the strategic development and execution of preventative and predictive maintenance programs while managing departmental resources, budgets, and personnel. This role will oversee maintenance operations in our Fuel Components Operations (FCO) and Fuel Manufacturing Operations (FMO) plants. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. OR Associate degree from a regionally accredited college, university, or equivalent with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience. OR Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college, university, or equivalent with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Relevant work experience may be obtained by having at least one of the following: Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a nuclear, manufacturing, or technical field OR Five (5) years of technical experience in nuclear or manufacturing operations OR Eight (8) years of maintenance experience within nuclear operations
• Eligibility Requirements: Ability and willingness to cover off-shifts. Regular shift assignment will be day shift.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and a respirator in accordance with site requirements.
• Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time, traverse a large manufacturing plant which may include walking up and down stairs and/or ladders multiple times during the day.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering or closely related field from a regionally accredited college, university, or equivalent.
• Maintenance supervision experience in a highly controlled and regulated environment.
• Industrial electrical knowledge (480VAC, three-phase).
• Nuclear plant operations or services experience.
• Knowledge of nuclear fuel manufacturing.
• Experience working in Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulated environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation, such as P&IDs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience in manufacturing or nuclear procedure and training development.
• Proven facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to create real and positive change.
• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook).
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certification.
• GEV Program graduate, e.g., OMLP, EEDP (GEV employees only).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive preventative and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs to minimize equipment downtime and improve reliability.
• Develop, manage, and control the maintenance department's budget, including projects, labor costs, and parts inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing, Human Performance, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), to optimize processes and increase efficiency.
• Enforce and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, including OSHA and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on maintenance activities, equipment performance, and costs to senior management.
• Stays informed of industry trends that may influence safety, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Interpret business challenges and implement best practices to improve products, processes and/or services.
• Develop the strategy for FMO/FCO maintenance, including control of resources and policy formulation.
• Provide appropriate coaching, development, and support to your supervisors and maintenance technicians as needed.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in manufacturing maintenance.
• Lead cross functional teams and/or projects across a 24/7 manufacturing facility with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Work with manufacturing engineering, support functions and leadership to provide maintenance excellence, ensuring required PMs, calibrations and equipment reliability expectations are met.
• Achieve appropriate certifications to enter the Airborne Controlled Area (ACA), confined spaces, and maintain as Area Manager.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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