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The Engineering Manager - Light Water Reactor Mechanical BOP Plant Auxiliary Systems will provide leadership to a diverse technical team of dedicated engineers and scientists. The manager will lead a team responsible for providing support to the existing fleet and next generation of Light Water Reactors (LWR) advancing the design of Balance of Plant (BOP) systems including HVAC, and applicable technical interface with design partners. The team works collaboratively both internally and externally with a global team of partner organizations and suppliers to successfully deliver Nuclear New Plant Projects and Nuclear Service Projects for GE Hitachi Nuclear.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
As the Engineering Manager, ME BOP/TI Systems, you will:
- Report to the Senior Manager of Mechanical Systems Engineering.
- Provide technical and managerial leadership for a diverse team as well as a diverse range of Mechanical Systems such as Radiological Waste Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Chilled Water Systems, Closed Loop Cooling Systems, HVAC, Fire Protection, and Equipment & Floor Drains.
- Inspire, hire, coach and ensure the development of the teams technical and leadership talent/depth
- Establish and maintain strong working relationship with other internal engineering team managers, business leaders, project managers and stakeholders
- Interface with external partners, customers, the NRC or other applicable country specific regulatory agency, as required on technical issues
- Provide leadership supporting performance and program management of assigned work and ensure on-time fulfillment of engineering commitments in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, industry standards and regulatory agency guidelines
- Plan, organize and manage the delivery of technical activities/tasks in support of engineering deliverables which include system design specifications, piping and instrument diagrams, logic diagrams, process flow calculations and diagrams, hydraulic resistance calculations, equipment sizing, and FMEA evaluations.
- Drive the design development in advanced simulated assisted engineering tools and maintain required system design documents in accordance the program/project software requirements
- Provide guidance for use of systems specifications as required by other GEH technical disciplines and project design partners
- Provide guidance and manage external resources to ensure the quality of deliverables, enable flexibility and improved cost positions
- Support commercial and marketing opportunities to develop new business opportunities
- Protect the Intellectual Property rights of GEH
- Support GE initiatives, process improvement, simplification and design to cost
- Support GEH Nuclear Energy quality requirements, including participation in design reviews, initiating and responding to Corrective Actions.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline or similar
- At least 12 years of progressive experience in engineering design and/or project leadership experience
- At least 8 years of experience in the nuclear industry/safety critical industry or equivalent large scale new build experience in the power industry
Desired Qualifications:
- Proven interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to think strategically, be creative and move quickly
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team of highly experienced engineers and balance multiple demands and priorities
- High performing energetic leader with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance
- Experience with project management skillset (communication, risk, planning/scheduling, change mgmt)
- Knowledge of US NRC and/or CNSC licensing requirements
- EPC experience and knowledge; specifically, power plants
- Understanding of nuclear industry and technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business
- Professional Engineering License (P.Eng.) in Ontario
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy's List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.
You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.
Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes