Field Engineer - Automated Nuclear 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 customers 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 US based home when not traveling)

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Included but not limited to:

• 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 of 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 Engineering or technical field from accredited University
• High school diploma and a minimum of 3 years of experience in Non-Destructive Evaluation /Inspections in the Nuclear Industry

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to domestically and internationally plant sites (While it is preferred for the candidate to relocate to Wilmington, NC, more experienced candidates could remain in their current location)
• 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 aptitude and experience performing mechanical 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.