Senior Project Manager - Refuel Floor

GE Vernova

1d•$104,200 - $173,700•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Refuel Floor Specialist (Project Manager) provides direct management and supervision of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) refuel floor maintenance activities, including reactor disassembly, reassembly, and in-vessel maintenance. The role supports safe execution of complex projects and activities involving BWR 2–6 refuel floor outages and is responsible for all aspects of projects from ITO through OTR, serving as the primary GVH representative for refuel floor scope delivery. The position owns GVH outage scope, leads project planning and delivery, manages technical communications, risks, financial monitoring and forecasting, and supervises and coaches multidisciplinary teams, including union and non-union personnel and craft labor. It also provides technical input to proposals, supports product-line and training initiatives, and serves as a subject matter expert in reactor maintenance, in-vessel tooling, and GVH OEM equipment. The role requires support for multiple domestic and international refueling outages each year, along with off-season projects as business needs dictate. The preferred work location is GE Vernova’s Wilmington, North Carolina office; highly qualified candidates may be considered for remote work. The posting also identifies the position as remote. Travel of up to 70% is required. Field project delivery may involve working 12-hour days, seven days per week, and the role may require work in radiation-controlled and radioactively contaminated areas. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline and 8 years of experience in BWR Refuel Floor outage maintenance activities, or a high school diploma and at least 10 years of experience in BWR Refuel Floor outage maintenance activities.
Previous experience as a Refuel Floor Lead Technical Director, Refuel Floor Project Manager, Outage Manager, or equivalent supporting refueling outage maintenance activities.
Previous project management experience.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% domestically and internationally.
Ability and willingness to support off-season projects, including Spent Fuel Pool cleanup and Dry Cask storage campaigns.
Ability and willingness to instruct GVH Technical Training courses and attend additional GEH training and certification programs.
Ability to meet Fitness for Duty and site security requirements for unescorted access at domestic and international sites.
Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled and radioactively contaminated areas.
Ability and willingness to work 12 hours per day, seven days per week when delivering field projects.
Ability to manage effectively in high-stress conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ten flights of stairs twice per day.
Ability to pass a respirator fit test and physical.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Where applicable, final offers are contingent on obtaining U.S. Government authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience owning preparation and execution of Refuel Floor-related outage scope.
Broader nuclear experience, including plant operations and/or maintenance activities.
Experience with Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) outage maintenance activities.
Experience executing Spent Fuel Pool Cleanup and Dry Cask Storage projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
Commercial experience, including proposal development and cost estimating.
Extensive knowledge of nuclear power plant refueling, maintenance, inspection, and modifications.
Knowledge of BWR and PWR vessels and components, Nuclear Steam Safety System (NSSS), and containment buildings.
Excellent computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise systems such as P6, PLM, and Oracle ERP.
Open communication style and proven ability to develop relationships with teams, vendors, and global teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong attention to detail and ownership of outputs.
Well-organized and self-directed work style.
Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of contact and maintain ownership of all Refuel Floor-related tasks for GVH-owned outage scope.
Manage all aspects of Refuel Floor projects from ITO through OTR, including technical communications, risk assessment, financial monitoring, and forecasting.
Lead project delivery planning, transition planning, risk identification and mitigation, and contingency planning.
Lead and coach multidisciplinary and multicultural teams comprising GVH and contingent-worker personnel, including craft labor.
Directly supervise union and non-union personnel performing BWR Refuel Floor outage maintenance work.
Provide technical input on labor quantity, labor hours, tooling, and logistics to support commercial proposals.
Build relationships and interact with senior customer and supplier management on commercial, execution, technical, and compliance matters.
Support Product Line activities, including proposal and product development, growth initiatives, and training development and delivery, as business needs dictate.
Provide subject matter expertise on reactor maintenance operations, in-vessel tooling, and GVH OEM equipment.
Demonstrate integrity and promote nuclear safety and quality culture in keeping with GE Beliefs.
Ensure high-quality deliverables meet customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
Drive standard GVH processes across projects and ensure procedural compliance.
Support multiple refueling outages per year at customer-owned plants domestically and internationally.
Support off-season projects, including Spent Fuel Pool cleanup and Dry Cask storage campaigns.
Instruct GVH Technical Training courses and attend additional GEH training and certification programs as needed.
Perform other assignments as business needs dictate.

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 with a 401(k) savings opportunity, 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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Relocation assistance.