Engineering Technical Leader - Chemistry (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Job Description Summary

The Engineering Technical Leader demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. This is a leadership position that integrates and develops processes that meet business needs across the organization and requires long-term planning. This role contributes to the overall strategy of the business and manages complex issues within the Chemistry Engineering area.

- Be responsible for Chemistry team activities that support GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), spanning the entire GVH portfolio of existing fleet and new plant reactor support.

- You will be responsible for driving GVH’s SQDC (Safety Quality Delivery Cost) standards and all Environmental Health and Safety activities/requirements related to the team, including office setting, laboratory environment, and site support at NPP.

- Provide technical leadership for a team of Engineers and Chemists in support of development, delivery, and defense of products related to plant Chemistry.

- Lead the Chemistry Engineering team including development needs, resource planning, and resource assignment for services projects.

- Serve as delegated Engineering Manager, when needed.

- Plan / develop technical and management processes to improve both team and customer productivity.

- Provide support to Bid Management to ensure that executable bids are proposed.

- Liaise with customers either on or off site as necessary, in partnership with a Project Manager.

- Be responsible for analysis and design work supporting requirements specifications.

- Interface with cross-functional teams and departments to complete these tasks.

- Improve areas of project execution and department management through Six Sigma methodology.

- Implement a system to authorize, provide and control technical information, including instructions and advise all personnel.

- Support development efforts for both new products and new technology.

- Be responsible to undertake the necessary corrective and preventive actions resulting from Quality non-compliance monitoring and audit programs.

- Be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Action Work Outs (LAWO).

- Creating, maintaining and reporting out on schedules and workplans

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, (Chemical Engineering Preferred) from an accredited university or college.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Chemistry or Chemistry related activities.

- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience working on BWR reactors.

Eligibility Requirements

- The preferred work location is the San Jose California site, but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.

- 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.

Desired Qualifications

- Knowledge of BWR chemistry issues.

- Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering or technical discipline.

- Experience managing highly technical and diverse Engineering teams and functions.

- Excellent writing and verbal communications skills.

- Demonstrated people management and motivation skills.

- Strong Leadership skills.

- Knowledge of working within a regulated environment (nuclear).

- Knowledge of quality standards and systems (e.g., NQA-1 and ISO 9000).

- Strong organization skills.

- Strong problem-solving abilities.

- Prior experience in project delivery and working within a matrix environment.

- Strong customer mindset.

- Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure.

- Strong oral and written communication skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills.

- Ability and willingness to travel in support of conferences and business meetings.

- Strong external focus; clear and demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry and/or energy industry with occasional travel to customer sites.

- Experience working with radioactive material in radiologically controlled areas.

- Demonstrated people management and motivation skills.

- Strong organizational skills.

The base pay range for this position is $112,000 to $160,000. 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, August 29th.

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.

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).

Yes

- This is a remote position

Application Deadline: August 29, 2025