Lead Field Services Engineer - Manipulator Crane Operator, PWR

Job Description Summary

The Lead Field Engineer will provide technical leadership and front-line supervision for the successful execution of complex projects and activities involving PWR and BWR reactor maintenance and inspections. They will have technical expertise and experience in PWR and BWR reactor disassembly, reassembly, refueling and all forms of in‑vessel servicing for PWRs and BWRs. This position is eligible as a remote position working from home when not traveling.

Job Description

• Perform fuel move activities at PWR and BWR customer sites
• Hold a position on the GVH Fuel Movement Council and act as Subject Matter Expert for internal MCO‑Fuel Movement Training
• Lead field project delivery including technical direction, work coordination, and supervision of mixed teams (GE employees, contractors, and craft labor) at customer sites
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and suppliers on commercial, technical, and compliance matters
• Work collaboratively within integrated services teams
• Support PWR product line operations as primary responsibility
• Provide BWR product line support as needed
• Interface with Customer Service, Commercial Operations, Planning & Staffing, and Training departments
• Provide expertise on tooling and equipment requirements
• Meet internal and external customer expectations and requirements
• Gather first‑hand customer feedback to drive product and service improvements
• Maintain strict adherence to integrity, safety, and quality metrics and processes
• Support Product Line Leaders as required
• During non‑outage periods, serve in training leadership roles at the San Jose Training Facility as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related degree discipline from an accredited college or university
  • 3 years of experience with Refuel Outage Activities within the Nuclear Industry

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 7 years of experience with Refuel Outage Activities within the Nuclear Industry

AND

• Experience as a qualified Manipulator Crane Operator (Supported 3+ outages in role)

• Ability and willingness to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to climb and descend 10 flights of stairs twice per day
• Ability and willingness to pass respirator fit test and physical
• Ability and willingness to pass Fitness For Duty requirements and site security requirements to obtain unescorted access
• Ability and willingness to work under high stress conditions
• Ability and willingness to work in radiation‑controlled areas and radioactively contaminated areas
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% domestically and internationally plant sites
• Ability and willingness to work 12 hours / day seven days per week (when delivering of field projects)

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Marine, Mechanical, or Industrial from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant refueling activities
• Knowledge of BWR and PWR Vessels and Components, Nuclear Steam Safety System (NSSS), Reactor Containment Building
• Excellent computer skills; ability to use MS Office, MS Project,
• Well organized and self‑directed worker
• Experience as a first line supervisor or above during outage execution
• Prior experience with B&W designed reactors is a plus

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.

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…