Job Description Summary
The Lead HVAC Engineer will be responsible for the HVAC systems on-site within the Fuel Manufacturing Operations (FMO) building which includes regulatory compliance required by NRC licensure SNM-1097, providing recommendations to make systems function more efficiently, assisting in the maintaining of the existing equipment, as well as championing the design, installation, and commissioning of new hvac equipment.
Job Description
- Lead engineer with ownership and accountability for several fuel production processes
- Responsible for supporting planned and unplanned maintenance activities on HVAC equipment including but not limited to fans, air handlers, filter housings, water pumps, scrubbers, boilers, chillers, compressors, and vacuum pumps
- Responsible for understanding Items Relied On For Safety (IROFS) for equipment and able to execute Function Test Instructions (FTIs) to ensure operability
- Maintain, review, update and create area operating procedures (OPs), temporary operating procedures (TOPs), job hazards analyses (JHA) and chemical job hazards analyses (CJHA)
- Ensure compliance with all safety and quality regulations and metrics through use of compliance calendars, databases and tracking systems
- Identify and implement proactive solutions for incremental and game changing process improvements related to safety, quality and output through use of Lean and Six Sigma tools
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives in the fuel production areas, including process development
- Train hourly operators in sound techniques and proper operation of equipment to meet safety, quality and output targets
- Nurture team member involvement, ownership, continuous training and boundaryless behavior to meet internal and external customer requirements
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering Discipline and at least 3 years of HVAC engineering work experience
- OR a 2-year technical degree and at least 10 years of HVAC engineering work experience
Eligibility Requirements:
- For Controlled Access Area: must be able to successfully pass a Nuclear Safety Training Test; follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations; wear protective clothing to enter the area.
- Ability to walk up and down stairs.
- Must be 18 years or older and have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Desired Characteristics
- Professional Engineering Certificate
- Experience working at a nuclear fuel manufacturing facility.
- Experience working in industrial HVAC
- Excellent Project Management Skills
- Ability to develop creative solutions for complex, challenging issues.
- Ability to explain complex issues to a non-technical audience.
- Positive track record of experience resolving technical issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong written communication skills.
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.
Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.
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.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes