LEU+ Field Engineer Major Equipment

Overview

This position reports to the LEU+ Construction Manager and will be located at the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) in Hopkins, SC 29061, working 100% onsite.

Westinghouse is the largest nuclear fuel manufacturer in the USA producing fuel that provides 10% of the nation’s electricity. We are developing the LEU+ fuel fabrication facility in Hopkins, SC, within our Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF). This facility will use up to 8% enriched 235U and include Westinghouse’s patented processes. The LEU+ fuel program aims to extend the fuel cycle from 18 to 24 months while improving efficiency and safety of operations.

Westinghouse is committed to safe, environmentally sound, and socially responsible operations. Each employee is responsible for supporting our Integrated Quality, Environment, Health, and Safety Policy. This is an environment that values diversity in the global workplace.

If this sounds like an environment you would thrive in, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Field Engineer Major Equipment.

The Field Engineer Major Equipment will report to the LEU+ Construction Manager and will collaborate with the EPC Contractor, Construction Superintendents, Project Engineers, CFFF Maintenance, and LEU+ Engineering to ensure major equipment construction/installation is performed per approved plans, drawings, and specifications. This role maintains oversight of major equipment construction/installation during building construction, installation of the manufacturing process, and commissioning through turnover to operations.

This field position is responsible for on-site installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of major equipment for field activities supporting construction of the LEU+ facility  primary objective is to assist and support the Construction Superintendent and Project Engineer by overseeing major equipment construction/installation progress, interpreting drawings, and addressing major equipment issues to maintain quality standards.

This is an onsite role located at our CFFF site in Hopkins, SC.

• Must be able to work independently but also succeed as part of the project team.
• Represent LEU+ Engineering in the field for major equipment construction/ installations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of construction methods, procedures and administrative processes.
• Oversee the major equipment construction/installation progress, interpreting drawings, and collaborating with the team to stay abreast of major equipment issues and maintain quality standards.
• Display strong leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively provide guidance, direction, and assistance.
• Coordinate major equipment construction/installation interfaces and inspection activities, ensuring adherence to plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Conduct regular jobsite walk-downs to ensure compliance with engineering requirements for assigned discipline.
• Identify and resolve field issues, process change orders and address other technical issues that arise during construction and installation of major equipment.
• Participate in design reviews for assigned discipline, as requested.
• Participate in corrective action, critique and lessons learned activities for assigned discipline to foster problem solving, error prevention, and continual improvement.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on project progress, issues, and other relevant information for assigned discipline.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of construction activities for assigned discipline, including progress reports, inspection reports, and as-built documentation.
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe and injury-free workplace by enforcing safety protocols and addressing potential hazards in the field.
• Communicate with internal groups, customers, and vendors as necessary to complete work assignments.
• Review and approve subcontractor work plans and work packages for assigned discipline.
• Participate in regular jobsite project meetings and inspections as directed by the Construction Superintendent and Project Engineer.

• A Bachelor's Degree from an…