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Lead Supervisor - Under Vessel Services (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Lead Supervisor - Under Vessel Services (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Wilmington, NC / Remote

Job Description Summary

The Lead Supervisor - Under Vessel Services will support full project ownership from ITO to OTR including the safe execution of complex projects and activities involving BWR 2-6 reactor Control Rod Drive, Hydraulic Control Unit, and Nuclear Instrumentation maintenance / troubleshooting.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As the Lead Supervisor - Under Vessel Services, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, staffing, and safe execution of Outage Service's projects at global Customer sites. This will include project management, commercial execution, task leadership, technical direction, human performance (HU), work control and supervision.

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In addition, you will:

  • Support the development of commercial proposals by providing project estimates on labor quantity, labor hours, tooling, and logistics.
  • Provide project delivery planning leadership and rigor. Transition planning, risk identification, risk mitigation, and contingency planning.
  • Be responsible for leading and coaching multi-disciplined and multi-cultural teams composed of GE and contingent worker personnel, including craft labor.
  • 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, and growth initiatives.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as training, procedure and tooling improvements.
  • Mentor and lead less experienced UV Field Engineers.
  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on the operation of Under Vessel tooling and GEH OEM equipment.
  • Exemplify our GE 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 GEH (GE Hitachi) processes across projects and ensure procedural compliance.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum of 7 years of relevant nuclear services experience.
  • OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 years of relevant BWR nuclear Under Vessel supervisor experience.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ability and willingness to travel 80% of the time to domestic and international customer sites.
  • The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
  • 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.
  • 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 and willingness to work 12 hours a day, 7 days per week when delivering field projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of Under Vessel Project Management experience.
  • Master's degree in mechanical, electrical, or nuclear engineering.
  • Commercial Experience / Proposal Development and Cost Estimating.
  • Knowledge of nuclear power plant refueling, maintenance, inspection and under vessel activities.
  • Experience with Instrumentation and Control (I&C) cable circuits.
  • Experience with cable testing and EMI/FRI troubleshooting of low voltage cable circuits (Time-Domain Reflectometry, current-voltage curves, and insulation resistance testing).
  • Knowledgeable on GEH I&C Plus services, execution and deliverables.
  • Knowledge of BWR 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.
  • Ability to manage effectively through high stress conditions.
  • 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.

The base pay range for this position is $99K - $140K. 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 1/24/2024.

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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Client-provided location(s): Wilmington, NC, USA
Job ID: GE_power-1524140956
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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