Senior Refuel Floor Specialist – Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct maintenance operations on the BWR Refuel Floor, which includes Reactor Disassembly, Reassembly, and In Vessel Maintenance.

• Facilitate the safe execution of intricate BWR 2-6 Refuel Floor outage projects and related activities.

• Manage all facets of projects from Initial Task Order (ITO) to Outage Task Report (OTR).

• Spearhead project delivery planning, transition strategies, risk assessment, mitigation, and contingency planning.

• Mentor and lead diverse multidisciplinary teams, including GEH personnel and contingent workers, encompassing craft labor.

• Directly oversee both union and non-union staff engaged in BWR Refuel Floor outage maintenance.

• Provide technical insights for commercial proposals concerning labor quantities, hours, tooling, and logistics.

• Engage with senior management from both customers and suppliers on commercial, execution, technical, and compliance matters.

• Assist in proposal creation, product development, growth initiatives, and the development and delivery of training.

• Offer subject matter expertise on reactor maintenance, in-vessel tooling, and GEH Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment.

• Ensure that high-quality deliverables align with customer expectations, business procedures, and regulatory standards.

• Promote the adherence to standard GVH processes and procedural compliance across various projects.

• Provide support for off-season Spent Fuel Pool cleanup and Dry Cask Storage initiatives.

• Teach GVH Technical Training courses.

• Undertake additional tasks as dictated by business requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline with 5–7 years of experience in BWR Refuel Floor Outage Maintenance, or a high school diploma with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

• Prior experience as a Refuel Floor Lead Technical Director, Refuel Floor Project Manager, Outage Manager, or a similar role.

• Demonstrated experience in project management.

• Must possess the ability and willingness to travel over 70% of the time to both domestic and international customer sites.

• Capability and readiness to support Spent Fuel Pool cleanup and Dry Cask Storage campaigns.

• Willingness and ability to instruct GVH Technical Training courses.

• Should be able and willing to meet Fitness for Duty and site security requirements for unescorted access to U.S. and international nuclear plant facilities.

• Ability and readiness to work in radiation-controlled and radioactively contaminated environments.

• Must be able to pass respirator fit tests and physical examinations.

• Willingness to work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week during field assignments.

• Proven ability to manage effectively in high-stress situations.

• Previous experience in preparing and executing Refuel Floor outage scopes.

• Broader experience in nuclear plant operations or maintenance.

• Experience in PWR outage maintenance.

• Familiarity with Spent Fuel Pool Cleanup and Dry Cask Storage projects.

• Background in commercial activities, proposal development, and cost estimation.

• Extensive understanding of nuclear power plant refueling, maintenance, inspection, and modifications.

• Knowledge of BWR and PWR vessels and components, NSSS, and containment structures.

• Proficient computer skills, including expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, P6, PLM, and Oracle ERP.

• Strong skills in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, and building relationships.

• Exceptional attention to detail, ownership of results, organization, and self-motivation.

• Eligibility to obtain U.S. Government authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive salary and compensation package.

• Assistance with relocation.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a 24/7 nurse-based health coach resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services available 24/7.

• Participation in the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Contributions from the company towards retirement plans.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance for further education.

• Adoption assistance programs.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance options.

• 12 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Flexible time off policies.

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunities.