GE Vernova · 2 days ago
Technical Leader - Human Factors Engineering (Remote Eligible, U.S.)
GE Vernova is seeking a Human Factors Engineer (HFE) Technical Leader to implement and manage HFE processes for nuclear plants. This role involves leading the development of procedures, ensuring compliance with standards, and optimizing human performance to prevent errors and enhance operational efficiency.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Articulate the work plan team will use to address the technical work scope requested
Work with project managers to develop and maintain good project schedules
Work Engineering leadership and personnel to assure compliance to procedures, standards and regulatory criteria
Establish best practices and or leverage best practices within the team
Communicate effectively the status of engineering and project priorities to the team, stakeholders and management
Meet customer commitments and drive continuous improvement
Apply in-depth specialized knowledge in HFE to technical strategy, resourcing, and planning to develop quality and timely human-centric products
Develop, mentor and conduct the overall HFE program plan to include system and plant operational functional requirements analysis, functional allocation, task analyses for displays, controls, and other job support aids as well as the spectrum of testing and validation required for developing effective normal, abnormal, emergency operating procedures, alarm response procedures, surveillance procedures and operator training programs
Well represent HFE concerns and principles with a team of internal and external customers, suppliers, partners, licensing, and regulatory authorities on technical issues
Provide expert consideration of system reliability, availability, and maintainability
Ensure the delivery of on-time, quality engineering documentation from a broad team in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines
Demonstrated ability to use high level judgment to analyze problems, develop solutions, and make decisions on complex tasks and challenges
Strong, professional oral and written communication skills to ask pertinent questions of stakeholders, persuasively convey programmatic priorities and concerns, and share difficult, complicated concepts clearly
Be a valuable member or leader of cross-functional teams with high degrees of technical and programmatic complexity and aggressive schedules
Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent 4-year degree in a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in the Nuclear Industry, with demonstrated experience in maintenance, inspection and test planning and execution
Preferred
M.S. or PhD Degree in Human Factors, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
Registered Professional Engineer in the United States or Canada
Experience in the nuclear industry to include nuclear plant emergency procedure, operator training guidelines, and regulatory site implementation and reviews is highly desirable
Experience with nuclear operations as a licensed/certified reactor operator is highly desirable
M.S. or PhD Degree in Human Factors Engineering or related Discipline or equivalent
Registered Professional Engineer in the United States
Experience in computer-based procedure writing and procedure validation
Experience with outage planning, execution, and support
Experience with NRC and INPO Operator Training Guidelines
Experience with NRC Regulatory Guide 0711 or 0711 site implementation and reviews
Strong oral and written communication skills; communicates messages clearly and concisely
Solid technical writing skills with focus on requirements, design, and description documents
Clear and demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry
PPA Procedure Writer's Certification
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and 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
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
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
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