GE Vernova

Senior Refuel Floor Specialist (Project Manager)

GE Vernova$104K — $173K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or High School Diploma with extensive experience in BWR Refuel Floor outage maintenance.
  • 5-7 years of experience specifically in BWR Refuel Floor maintenance activities or 8+ years for diploma holders.
  • Proven track record in roles such as Refuel Floor Lead Technical Director, Project Manager, or Outage Manager.
  • Experience in Project Management, demonstrating effective leadership and oversight of complex projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project delivery planning and execution with a focus on risk identification and mitigation.
  • Supervise diverse teams of GEH personnel and contingent workers in BWR Refuel Floor operations.
  • Oversee the execution of maintenance work during outages, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Contribute technical expertise to commercial proposals regarding labor and logistics for outage maintenance.
  • Foster relationships with senior management in customer and supplier organizations to address execution and compliance.
  • Support product line initiatives by engaging in proposal and training development as needed through business shifts.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • 24/7 access to a Health Coach and Nurse-based resources.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs.
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
  • 12 paid holidays and a permissive time-off policy.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Senior Refuel Floor Specialist (Project Manager) will provide direct management and supervision of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Refuel Floor maintenance activities, including Reactor Disassembly, Reassembly, an In Vessel Maintenance. This individual will support the safe execution of complex projects and activities involving BWR 2-6 Refuel Floor outages. The Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the project from ITO through OTR.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Provide project delivery planning leadership and rigor. Transition planning, risk identification, risk mitigation, and contingency planning.
  • Responsible for leading and coaching multi-disciplined and multi-cultural teams composed of GEH and contingent worker personnel, including craft labor.
  • Provide direct supervision of union and non-union personnel performing activities related to BWR Refuel Floor outage maintenance work.
  • Support the development of commercial proposals by providing technical input on labor quantity, labor hours, tooling, and logistics.
  • Establish trusting relationships and interact effectively with senior level customer and supplier management on commercial, execution, technical, and compliance issues.
  • Support Product Line activities including proposal development, product development, growth initiatives, and training development & delivery as business needs dictate.
  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on the operation of reactor maintenance and in vessel tooling and GEH OEM equipment.
  • Exemplify our GE Beliefs and demonstrate integrity, nuclear safety, and quality culture.
  • Provide leadership to ensure high quality deliverables are produced in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory guidelines
  • Drive standard GVH processes across projects and ensure procedural compliance.
  • Perform other assignments as business needs dictate.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline and 5-7 years of experience in BWR Refuel Floor Outage Maintenance activities.
  • OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 8 years of experience in BWR Refuel Floor Outage Maintenance activities.
  • Previous experience as a Refuel Floor Lead Technical Director, Refuel Floor Project Manager, Outage Manager, or equivalent supporting Refuel Outage maintenance activities.
  • Previous experience related to Project Management.


Eligibility Requirements
  • Ability and willingness to travel greater than 70% of the time to domestic and international customer sites.
  • The preferred work location is at our office in Wilmington, NC. However, highly qualified candidates can be considered for remote work.
  • Ability and willingness to support off-season projects including Spent Fuel Pool cleanup and Dry Cask storage campaigns.
  • Ability and willingness to instruct GVH Technical Training courses.
  • Ability and willingness to pass Fitness for Duty requirements and site security requirements to obtain and maintain unescorted access and US and International Nuclear Plant Sites.
  • Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled areas and radioactively contaminated areas.
  • Ability to pass respirator fit test and physical.
  • Ability and willingness to work 12 hours a day, 7 days per week when delivering field projects.
  • Ability to manage effectively through high stress conditions


Desired Characteristics
  • Prior experience owning the preparation and execution aspects of Refuel Floor related outage scope.
  • Broader nuclear experience including plant operations and/or maintenance activities.
  • Experience with Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) outage maintenance activities.
  • Experience executing Spent Fuel Pool Cleanup and Dry Cask Storage projects
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering,
  • Commercial Experience / Proposal Development and Cost Estimating
  • Extensive knowledge of nuclear power plant refueling, maintenance, inspection and modifications.
  • Knowledge of BWR and PWR vessels and components, Nuclear Steam Safety System (NSSS) and Containment Buildings
  • Excellent computer skills, and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite software as well as enterprise systems such as P6, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and Oracle ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
  • Open communication style and proven ability to develop team relationships, including vendors and global teams
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ownership of outputs
  • Well organized and self-directed worker


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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,200.00 and $173,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 01, 2026.

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.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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