Technical Leader - Mechanical Component

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and mentor a matrixed team with a focus on fabrication and installation work planning, ASME code, technical approach, design assurance, and execution excellence on the BWRX-300 project. This role encompasses proposal support, requirements management, design, optioneering, fabrication support, installation through commissioning, and stewardship of guides, tools, skills development, knowledge capture, lessons learned, best practices, issue resolution, and supplier or partner technical oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics or equivalent 4-year technical degree from an accredited college or university
• 7 years of experience in heavy industrial, thermal power, or nuclear industry working in mechanical equipment and component design, including specification of design requirements, design development, procurement, test, and fabrication/installation support.
• 4 years of experience with ASME Section III codes & standards or equivalent.
• Eligibility for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to domestic and international plant sites.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience with BWR plant product family system design, plant engineering maintenance and modifications, new plant design certification and licensing
• 5 years of experience performing independent, or preferably team based, equipment/component design or technical reviews including product requirements management, technical risk tracking/retirement, technical reviews, procurement and fabrication support
• 5 years of experience with applicable industry standards [e.g.; ASME, AWS, BWRVIP reports]
• Master of Science Degree in Engineering Discipline
• Experience with weldment design, structural analysis (including FEM) and fabrication
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to write organized engineering documents
• Strong interpersonal and proven leadership skills
• Professional Engineers License
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD design
• Proficiency with ANSYS FEA analysis
• Experience working in or with an architect engineering (A/E) firm.
• Knowledgeable, skilled and experienced in regulatory affairs and licensing processes [e.g.; NRC]
• Competency in US nuclear laws, rules, regulations, guidance, positions, memorandum, notices, bulletins, items, etc. from NRC, DOE, or international equivalent
• Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, balanced, results oriented analyst and leader – Able to make reasoned, sound, and timely decisions that are phased, reasonable, and deliverables oriented
• Able and willing to take ownership and responsibility for scoping, planning, scheduling, budgeting, action tracking, prioritization, monitoring, corrective actions, and results
• Self-starter with energy, positive “Can-Do” attitude and inclusive style – Proven track record of delivering on commitments, producing quality deliverables on specification, on budget, and on schedule in a fast paced and matrixed environment executing multiple assignments and priorities
• Strong verbal communication as well as facilitation and presentation skills for technical and business audiences – Able to communicate openly, calmly, and crisply in stressful situations with diverse community of; engineers and technicians, business leaders and project managers, auditors, regulators, and customers.
• Adaptive, able to quickly learn diverse and varying organizational interfaces with professional astuteness and agility [e.g.; cross-functional, across business within same company, across different companies including customer, partners, and suppliers, regulator, third party auditors]
• Continuous improvement “mindset” with an ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process
• Working knowledge, expertise, and experience using; LEAN or Agile, define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC), design for six sigma (DFSS), design for reliability (DFR), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), design to cost (DTC), and new product introduction (NPI) techniques and tools

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated approaches and solutions across diverse plant disciplines including mechanical component design, equipment design, licensing support, procurement, testing, and providing direction for installation and operational requirements.
• Coordinate across matrixed Engineering teams to review, disposition, and provide vendor direction on drawings, specifications, non-conformances, and procedures.
• Lead the preparation of work planning, scheduling, and resource loading for procurement, fabrication, and construction of components.
• Support project engineering or management by understanding execution metrics and status, issues, risks, mitigation or recovery plans, and proactively identifying scope changes to support project change order preparation.
• Drive compliance with scope, work plan, budget, schedule, procurement package definitions, non-conformance processes, supplier oversight practices, and tools, including design and technical reviews.
• Lead day-to-day operations and follow-up to ensure deliverables are produced and commitments are met on-spec, on-budget, and on-schedule.
• Identify, confirm, document, and lead the resolution of technical risks or other emergent issues.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to ensure system designs and deliverables comply with all requirements throughout design release, procurement/fabrication, assembly, and site installation and testing.
• Assist with hosting learning sessions and knowledge capture and transfer initiatives.
• Champion conformance with regulations and guides, standard review plans, branch technical positions, interim staff guidance, information notices and summaries, bulletins, orders, and applicable nuclear guidance and industry standards.
• Support simplification and continuous process improvements.
• Champion nuclear safety culture and ensure compliance with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) policies, quality management system, and corrective action program.
• Deliver work with integrity, safety and security, quality, and on-time output.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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
• 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
• Relocation Assistance Provided

What This Job Offers

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