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GE Vernova · 1 day ago

Technical Leader - Mechanical Component (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $189K/yr

7+ years exp

GE Vernova is a leader in energy solutions, seeking a Technical Leader to guide a matrixed team on the BWRX-300 project. This role involves overseeing fabrication and installation work planning, ensuring technical excellence, and providing mentorship across various engineering disciplines.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Lead integrated approaches and solutions across the diverse plant disciplines or specialties of; 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 related drawing, specification, non-conformance, procedure, etc

Lead preparation of work planning, scheduling, and resource loading across Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction of components

Support project engineering or manager with; understanding execution metric and status, issues, risks, mitigation or recovery plans as well as being proactive to identify changes in scope – if customer driven, the support preparation of project change order (PCR)

Drive compliance with; scope, work plan, budget, and overall schedule as well as the applicable 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 met on-spec., on-budget, and on-schedule

Identify, confirm, document, and lead resolution of technical risk 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 as well as 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, etc. as well as applicable nuclear guidance and industry standards

Support Simplification and continuous process improvements

Champion nuclear safety culture – Ensure compliance with GEH policies, quality management system, and corrective action program

Deliver work with integrity, safety and security, quality, and then on-time output

Qualification

Mechanical component designASME codes & standardsAutodesk InventorANSYS FEA analysisProject managementNuclear industry experienceTechnical risk managementRegulatory affairs knowledgeWeldment designContinuous improvement mindsetLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics or equivalent 4-year technical degree

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

5 years of excellent knowledge, skill, and experience with PC and desktop engineering productivity software [e.g.; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio], various computer aided design or analysis and modelling tools as well as project collaboration tools [PLM, Documentum]

4 years of experience with ASME codes & standards or equivalent

Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to domestic and international plant sites

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government

Preferred

5 years of experience with BWR plant product family [e.g., BWR-4, -5, -6, ABWR, ESBWR] 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 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 passed 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

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.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.