Lead Configuration Management Engineer

Job Description Summary

Configuration Management is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.
Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

This role provides direction and assistance to the Engineering teams to meet assigned configuration management objectives. As the Lead Engineer - Configuration Management you will:

• Define and support nuclear industry configuration management practices, document management, and change control processes for new commercial nuclear power plant projects
• Drive specification, development, implementation, and operation of assigned CM processes consistent with GEH and regulatory requirements
• Develop in-depth knowledge of CM processes and tools for nuclear plant projects; coordinate 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
• Master the project Information Management System and engineering design tool suites necessary to maintain CM equilibrium.
• Coordinate project CM processes and tools with those of 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
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, business, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering or configuration management position

• CM certification (CMII, CMPIC, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated practice of nuclear energy industry CM standards (EPRI, NIRMA, IAEA)
• 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, SmartPlant, 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