Field Engineer - Automated NDE

Job Description Summary

The In-Service Inspection (ISI) Field Engineer provides technical direction and oversight of Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) activities on nuclear power plant inspection projects, as part of GE Hitachi Nuclear Inspection team, supporting customer nuclear power plants around the world during refueling outages. The ISI team focuses on inspections outside of the reactor vessel and piping and components critical to safe operation using NDE methods.

Travel up to 75% to domestically and internationally plant sites (can work remote from U.S.

-based home when not traveling). The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC.

• Responsible to support planning of GEH project schedule and delivery and provide task leadership, technical direction, work coordination and supervision of work teams composed of GEH and contingent worker personnel.
• Communicate with customers and supervise up to 15 contractors and co-workers.
• Prepare automated tooling and equipment prior to nuclear power plant outage inspections.
• Perform drywell inspection activities at nuclear customer sites.
• Evaluating and documenting performance issues at inspections and working in the off season to improve the tooling and procedures to correct the issues identified.
• Participate in the development of new NDE techniques and tooling improvements.
• Support business activities including inspection tooling and technique development, Commercial Operations and Planning & Staffing and Training.
• Perform duties and complete assignments while maintaining GEH standards for integrity, safety and quality.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to domestically and internationally plant sites (can work remote from U.S.
  
  -based home when not traveling).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb 10 flights of stairs twice per day.
• Ability to pass respirator fit test and physical.
• Ability to pass Fitness for Duty requirements and site security requirements to obtain unescorted access.
• Ability to work under high stress conditions.
• Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled and radioactively contaminated areas.
• Ability and willingness to work 12 hrs./day and 7 days/week when needed for project delivery.

• Experience designing, operating, and maintaining automated or robotic tooling.
• Strong mechanical and electronics aptitude and experience performing mechanical/electrical repairs and maintenance.
• Demonstrated leadership of field teams working at customer sites.
• Knowledge of GE Nuclear / GE Energy products, processes, customers, markets and competition.
• Familiarity with RFF activities, primarily NDE automated inspections.
• Strong communication skills and customer‑centric attitude.
• Proven leadership capabilities with ability to motivate others and achieve results.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

The salary range for this position is $76,000–$95,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, education, and work location. For U.S. based positions, the pay range is $72,400–$108,600 with geographic differentials of 110–130% in certain areas. Bonus eligibility is discretionary annual bonus.

Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); employee assistance program; a defined contribution 401(k) plan; employee life insurance; optional dependent life insurance; employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage; salary continuity program benefits for disability;

optional long‑term disability; pre‑tax…