Wilmington Field Services Center Support Engineer

Job Description Summary

The WFSC Support Engineer is responsible for supporting the maintenance of the Wilmington Field Services Center (WFSC) facility components and equipment including radiological instrumentation, security monitoring equipment, facility mock-ups, and supporting the development and system support on the GE proprietary virtual reality simulator.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ability to coach and perform critical observations.
• Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of technology and its application across our business areas or for our customers.
• Develop and revise procedures.
• Ensure all modifications of components and processes are prepared in accordance with applicable safety analyses, industry codes, and all regulatory requirements.
• Identify and pursue material condition improvements, including predictive and performance centered maintenance optimization.
• Identify, schedule, and oversee code and regulatory inspections per WFSC facility requirements.
• Must be able to perform public speaking, training classes, interface with regulators and engage with craft personnel.
• Must independently assess and make field technical decisions on WFSC shop equipment (mechanical, nuclear, and security) and facility mock-ups and FE proprietary virtual reality simulator, with regards to job and task performance, assessments of conditions, and communication with all levels of management.
• Perform independent research, reviews, studies, and analyses in support of technical projects and programs.
• Performance of assessments, corrective actions, benchmarking, and evaluation of current WFSC facility conditions.
• Prepare required analysis and program documents to support inspection scopes.
• Promote knowledge and facility capabilities via seminars, presentations and publications within GE and our customers.
• Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
• Provide technical expertise on maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting Radiation Protection instrumentation, RAMQC Security Monitoring equipment, facility mock-ups, and GE proprietary virtual reality simulator.
• Recommend equipment, new concepts, and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design, or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes or regulations.
• Support development of complex troubleshooting plans in support of WFSC facility operations, including Radiation Protection instrumentation, RAMQC Security Monitoring equipment, and facility mock-ups including the Virtual Reality simulator.
• Support field execution of programmatic inspections.
• Will have accountability to communicate with customers and vendors in determining best plans for existing equipment, including mock-ups and virtual reality simulator, and future projects.
• Will have budget accountability for projects.
• Will utilize knowledge to strategically assess corrective actions to improve facility performance and work efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or technical related field (electronics, maintenance, instrumentation) with 3 years of experience in a technical or skilled maintenance role.
• OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering or technical related field (electronics, maintenance, instrumentation) with 3 years of experience in a technical or skilled maintenance role.
• OR High school diploma with 5 years of experience in a technical or skilled maintenance role.
• Three years experience in electronic, electro-mechanical, programmable logical controllers, mechanical, optical, ultrasonic, and computer disciplines.
• Two years of previous experience performing or overseeing maintenance, repair, calibration and preventative maintenance activities associated with
• High level of concentration, attention to detail and analytical ability required to develop and troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, and microprocessor-based equipment.
• Must be able to obtain access to RAMQC Security Controlled Zones.

Eligibility Requirements

• The required work location is our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. (Relocation assistance provided)
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
• Ability to obtain RAMQC Security Clearance
• Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled areas and radioactively contaminated areas.

Desired Characteristics

• Current access to RAMQC Security Controlled Zones.
• Working knowledge of the principals of radiation.
• Familiarity with the operation, calibration and maintenance of radiation detection instruments.
• Demonstrated abilities to conduct troubleshooting activities associated with WFSC facility specific equipment.
• High level of concentration, attention to detail and analytical ability required to develop and troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, and microprocessor-based equipment.

The base pay range for this position is $72,000 to $100,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on Friday, September 12th.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Wilmington, NC

Job ID: GE_power-1496845439

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-27T18:31:54