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GE Vernova Senior Discipline Engineer - Plant Engineering in Markham, Ontario
Job Description Summary
The need for clean energy is greater than ever. At GE Vernova Hitachi (GEVH) we are helping address climate change by designing technology to power our future with reliable, affordable, carbon-free energy. We are a world leader in advanced reactor technology, fuel and services. Join us as we build our legacy, boldly innovating to provide carbon-free power to the world.
We are a diverse and dedicated global team who believes 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. By embracing diverse teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.
The Plant Engineering Discipline Engineers will be part of a diverse technical team of dedicated engineers and scientists responsible for the development of new plant engineering proposals, early works agreements and new product developments.
In this position Discipline Engineers will support the application of GEH new plant technology on different opportunities. You will be responsible for proposal technical write-ups, engineering estimates, schedule development and risk assessments. When necessary, they will coordinate with discipline managers within the engineering organization to understand departures from standard products to estimate costs, cycles and risk for new plant opportunities. In addition, you will be responsible for on-time and on-budget delivery of early works projects and new product developments. They will partner with internal and external technical teams while supporting proposal and/or early works projects.
Discipline Engineering Team:
-Civil/Structural Systems
-Mechanical Systems (NI, TI, BOP)
-Electrical Systems
-I&C Systems (safety and non-safety)
-Nuclear Radiation
-Probabilistic Risk Assessment
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
As a Senior Discipline Engineer, you will:
Report solid line to the Plant Engineering Manager and dotted line to the Discipline Engineering Manager.
You will be part of an engineering team that assures proposals and early works packages are aligned with our standard offering. You will identify any technical departures and work with engineering teams to provide costs, cycle times and risks for the planned offering.
You will establish and maintain effective discipline specific design interfaces and document these in deliverables that become part of proposals and/or contracts.
Establish and maintain strong working relationship with internal discipline engineering teams.
Interface with external partners, customers, and other applicable country specific regulatory agencies, as required on technical issues.
Work with proposal and early works teams to build estimates, schedules, and identify risks associated with different opportunities.
Provide guidance to external partner engineering resources to ensure the quality of deliverables, enable flexibility and improved cost positions.
Support commercial and marketing opportunities to develop new business opportunities.
Protect the Intellectual Property rights of GEVH.
Support GEVH initiatives, corrective action, process improvement and simplification.
Ensure adherence to GEVH’s standards for nuclear safety and compliance.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related Science or technical discipline.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in engineering design and/or project leadership experience.
At least 4 years of experience in the nuclear industry or equivalent large scale new build experience in the power industry.
Desired Qualifications:
Proven ability to be a liaison between organizations that are operating in separate geographic locations
High performing individual with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance
Proven interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to think strategically, be creative and move quickly
Demonstrated ability to lead a team of highly experienced engineers and balance multiple demands and priorities
High performing energetic leader with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance
Experience with project management skillset (communication, risk, planning/scheduling, change mgmt)
EPC experience and knowledge; specifically, power plant
Understanding of nuclear industry and technology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810 ) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https:/ /www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810 .
You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada .
Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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.