Engineer - Configuration Management

Job Description Summary

The Configuration Management Engineer is a key contributor to the team responsible for development and maintenance of documentation and data control processes and procedures that support quality program requirements and project delivery requirements for commercial nuclear power plants. The role works on project conventions, guides, administer accounts, product structure support, control & management of design process data with engineering software tools.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

This role assists Engineering teams to meet assigned configuration management objectives. Responsibilities include:

• Execute the analysis, design, test, and integration required to define and support configuration management, document management and change control processes for new commercial nuclear reactor plant projects
• Drive specification, development, implementation, and operation of assigned CM processes consistent with GEH and regulatory requirements
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the CM processes and tools applied for plants specific projects; coordinate the GEH project CM processes with other organizations
• Assist with engineering configuration management implementation activities inside GEH, in partnership with Information Technology (IT) and support CM interface activities at suppliers
• Assist with coordination of CM processes and tools with those of the major suppliers
• Support Engineering and Project Management in planning, assessment, reporting and tracking activities and in preparation of related presentations and reports
• Work within a diverse team environment to execute work plans and schedules as applicable for mission success
• Perform work in compliance with policies and procedures
• Implement work plans in accordance with the GEH project requirements
• Support GEH quality requirements, including participation in design reviews and initiating and responding to Corrective Actions
• Provide on-time, quality delivery of documentation packages in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines
• Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.

• Associate Degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum combined two years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Experience with developing new technical content from a variety of resources such as product specifications, interviews with technical subject experts, etc.
  • Experience leading documentation projects that encompass a variety of engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, chemical, software, etc.).
  • Experience with Configuration Management or Document Management as a practice or specialty.
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business
• Experience in a role interfacing with customers, regulators and/or suppliers
• Working knowledge of codes, standards & regulations related to nuclear power plants
• Knowledge of and experience with Configuration Management Engineering plant modeling activities
• Knowledge of and experience with engineering design and design process tools such as Doors Next Gen, 3KeyMaster or other similar design tools, and with software systems QA requirements
• Quick learner, able to sort through information and make timely and sound decisions
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Open communication style and proven ability to develop team relationships
• Knowledge of nuclear business products, business processes, and customers
• Experience with GE documentation system, practices and requirements
• Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments
• Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
• Clear thinker; communicates messages clearly and concisely
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.