Uranium Product Center Manager – Natrium Fuel Facility

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The position supports Natrium HALEU metallic nuclear fuel production capability being established at the Global Nuclear Fuels campus in Wilmington, NC. Natrium Fuel Facility construction is scheduled to begin this summer. In parallel , development facilities are being established to integrate and validate production processes to ensure a reliable transition into production. The Uranium Product Center Manager (PCM) is responsible for establishing production capability for metallic uranium fuel production. Initially the PCM will manage the implementation of a development facility and technical resources required for process and equipment development and testing. The PCM will plan and manage development center activities and resources to ensure a successful transition into the production Natrium Fuel Facility. Embrace Global Nuclear Fuel’s nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security and quality.

Requirements

• 4 Year Technical Degree in Engineering, Materials, Chemistry or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited university
• 8 years of experience in technical engineering work
• 3 years of experience in nuclear fuel fabrication and/or fuel development, nuclear operations or other regulated industry.
• 2 years of experience in project team leadership
• Walk up and down stairs.
• Occasionally climb ladders.
• Crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching around manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to use computers.
• Frequent use of computer equipment.
• This position will be based at the Wilmington, NC Nuclear business location.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong mechanical aptitude and process engineering skills
• Experience with manufacturing equipment design, specification, requisitioning, testing and installation and operation.
• Experience in uranium processing is highly desirable. (safety, facilities, ventilation, filtration, chemistry).
• Strong understanding of nuclear fuel manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience in development of high consequence manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams (engineers, technicians, operators), mentor staff, build skills in the team, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Ability to plan and execute complex development and testing programs.
• Proficiency in planning, scheduling, risk management, and budgeting.
• Experience with NRC Regulations, Process Safety Management (PSM), Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) or Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA).
• Proficiency with PC and productivity software [examples include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint]
• Strong interpersonal and technical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Certification

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide oversight of an initial team of 7 process engineers and technicians.
• Refine facility planning to support required process development and testing activities
• Implementation of a pre-production facility for equipment development and testing.
• Support ongoing design and construction of the Natrium Fuel Facility.
• Define and execute the development to production transition plan
• Develop and execute resource plans necessary to execute planned activities.
• Develop and refine lean and robust operational procedures and programs under our NQA-1 quality program in coordination with leadership and peers.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level