Field Engineer Automated 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

Including but not limited to:

• Provide NDE technical direction and guidance to the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) inspection teams.
• Collect and review automated and manual inspections data with the utmost integrity and strict procedure use and adherence.
• Uses technical experience and analytical thinking to make calls based on best judgement. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Prepare automated tooling and equipment prior to nuclear power plant outage inspections.
• 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 GVH standards for integrity, safety and quality.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and a minimum of 6 years of experience in automated Non-Destructive Evaluation/Inspections in the Nuclear Industry

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to domestically and internationally plant sites
• The preferred work location is at our headquarters in Wilmington NC.(Relocation assistance provided) for highly qualified candidates, this role is remote eligible.
• 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 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.

Desired Characteristics

• Holds current ASME Section XI Appendix VIII / PDI qualifications.
• Knowledge and experience in Phased Array UT applications and applicable software.
• Demonstrated leadership of field teams working at customer sites.
• Knowledge of GVH Drywell products, processes, customers, markets and competition.
• Strong communication skills and customer centric attitude
• Proven leadership capabilities with ability to motivate others and achieve results.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Experience in providing technical support, training, or mentorship to peers or junior technicians.

The salary range for this position is $72,400.00 -108,600.00. 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 bonvariable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on December, 31st.

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.

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025