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GE Vernova GE Vernova Nuclear Field Engineering Program (FEP) – US 2025 in Wilmington, North Carolina
Job Description Summary
GE Hitachi Nuclear Field Engineers are leaders in the industry for nuclear reactor inspection, maintenance, tooling and modifications. GE Hitachi Outage Services performs maintenance and inspections on commercial nuclear reactors worldwide. The Nuclear Field Engineering Program (FEP) is a training and leadership development program committed to growing GE Hitachi's entry level, technical talent by accelerating their career through hands-on training in the Outage Services organization.
A world-leading provider of advanced reactors, fuel, and nuclear services. GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy provides the technical solutions required to effectively enhance reactor performance, power, and safety.
What impact you’ll make:
Engineers in the Field Engineering Program (FEP) work onsite with and for our customers with legacy fleet reactors. You will provide immediate value as part of the outage team, servicing our customers’ reactors safely, effectively, and efficiently, to get them back on-line.
Job Description
FEP engineers work in a value-adding role while participating in a development program consisting of rotational assignments within outage services that build key technical and leadership competencies. Candidates will receive training from and work alongside industry experts to help improve their skills and knowledge on nuclear power processes and equipment. This program prepares the candidate to become an Outage Service engineer who will operate confidently and provide support for the successful execution of complex projects and activities.
As a Nuclear FEP, you will:
Actively engage in a 2-year rotation program to participate on a variety of outage teams and enhance core leadership and technical skills.
Successfully complete curriculum including virtual, classroom and hands-on training at the GE Hitachi Services Training Facilities in Wilmington, NC and San Jose, CA.
Perform on-site reactor services of systems and equipment during plant outages.
Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards.
Receive technical training, mentorship, and coaching from world-class technologists and experienced technical managers.
Participate in development training with other GE Leadership and Development program members from other functions and locations.
What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
Overall GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 / 4.0.
Relocation to Wilmington, NC is required.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% to domestic plant sites
Ability and willingness to work 12 hours/day, shifts, and 7 days/week when needed for project delivery
Basic mechanical aptitude is required. Must be able to read and understand equipment manuals, procedures, and work instructions.
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 areas and radioactively contaminated areas
What will make you stand out
Interest and aptitude for hands-on work.
Prior internship or co-op in manufacturing, industrial or field engineering environments.
Strong team and interpersonal skills, ability to work in project teams.
Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.
Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
Strong customer service mindset
Ability to demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving, learning agility.
Ability to use basic hand tools
Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office
Where you will land in 2 years
After the program, you will have a solid foundation of working in and leading teams during a reactor outage. As an Outage Services Field Engineer, you will apply your technical expertise to strengthen the existing fleet of nuclear reactors. You might be leading teams on the Refuel Floor, Under Vessel or designing/building/implementing tools in our Modification teams or Inspection services group.
Additional Notes: Employees with a permanent address more than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible for a relocation package upon joining GE Vernova as well as rotating between sites while on-program.
Benefits Available to You
Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority, and at GE Vernova, we take our responsibility seriously. That is the singular mission of GE Vernova: to continue electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com) (https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/our-culture)
Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development. FEP’s will attend three global week-long leadership trainings over the course of the 2 years, focused on building business acumen and leadership skills.
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is 81,000.00 USD annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This posting will be available for applications on GE Vernova Careers until at least July 8, 2024.
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., their successors, 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.
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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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