Lead Field Services Specialist - Refuel Floor (remote Eligible, U.S.) - Remote Eligible

Lead Field Services Specialist - Refuel Floor

The Lead Field Services Specialist - Refuel Floor will provide direct supervision of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Refuel Floor maintenance activities, including Reactor Disassembly, Reassembly, and In Vessel Maintenance. This individual will support the safe execution of complex projects and activities involving BWR 2-6 Refuel Floor outage and off-outage scope.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of union and non-union personnel performing activities related to BWR Refuel Floor outage maintenance work.
• Provide project delivery planning leadership and rigor. Transition planning, risk identification, risk mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Responsible for leading and coaching multi-disciplined and multi-cultural teams composed of GVH (GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy) and contingent worker personnel, including craft labor.
• Support the development of commercial proposals by providing technical input on labor quantity, labor hours, tooling, and logistics.
• Establish trusting relationships and interact effectively with senior level customer and supplier management on commercial, execution, technical, and compliance issues.
• Support Product Line activities including proposal development, product development, growth initiatives, and training development & delivery as business needs dictate.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on the operation of reactor maintenance and in vessel tooling and GVH OEM equipment.
• Exemplify our GVH Beliefs and demonstrate integrity, nuclear safety, and quality culture.
• Provide leadership to ensure high quality deliverables are produced in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Drive standard GVH processes across projects and ensure procedural compliance.
• Perform other assignments as business needs dictate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering discipline and 5 years of experience in BWR Refuel Floor Outage Maintenance activities.
• OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years of experience in BWR Refuel Floor Outage Maintenance activities.
• Previous experience as a Refuel Floor Technical Director or equivalent supporting Refuel Outage maintenance activities.

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel greater than 70% of the time to domestic and international customer sites.
• The preferred work location is in Wilmington, NC Headquarters but qualified remote candidates will be considered (US based).
• 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.
• Ability and willingness to pass Fitness for Duty requirements and site security requirements to obtain and maintain unescorted access and US and International Nuclear Plant Sites.
• Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled areas and radioactively contaminated areas.
• Ability to pass respirator fit test and physical.
• Ability and willingness to work 12 hours a day, 7 days per week when delivering field projects.
• Ability to manage effectively through high stress conditions.

Desired Characteristics

• 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 / 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 software as well as enterprise systems such as P6, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and Oracle ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
• Open communication style and proven ability to develop team relationships, including 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 worker
• Broader nuclear experience including plant operations and/or maintenance activities

The base pay range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on Friday, September 5th. The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas. 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.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).