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GE Vernova Engineer – LOCA, Containment & Stability Analysis in Wilmington, North Carolina
Job Description Summary
As a contributing member of the LOCA, Containment & Stability Analysis Team, you will perform plant thermal-hydraulic safety analysis with two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques. You will support reload and design applications for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plants, including currently operating BWR plants as well as new plants (BWRX, Natrium) operating or planned worldwide.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Perform plant thermal hydraulic ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses.
Perform plant thermal-hydraulic Stability analyses, plant noise analyses, and PRNM stability interface.
General expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques.
Support fuel projects including reload analyses, methods implementation, new fuel introductions, and safety analysis support for emergent fuel issues.
Prepare, document and present technical data to internal/external customers.
Contribute to team process improvements to drive speed and simplification.
Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) from an accredited college or university.
Eligibility Requirements
The required work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
Relocation to Wilmington, NC may be required for certain Nuclear Engineering positions – this can be discussed with your recruiter to ensure we find the right fit for your needs!
Desired Characteristics
Experience in ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and Reactor Internals Pressure Difference analyses.
Experience in BWR plant thermal hydraulic Stability safety analysis & methods including plant noise analyses, PRNM stability interface, stability setpoints methodology, and frequency and time domain methodologies.
M.S. Degree in Nuclear Engineering with experience in T/H modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems.
Experience with BWR technology, BWR ECCS LOCA analysis, and BWR Stability analysis to support applicable regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of plant operational support in the Stability area.
Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements.
Experience with BWR simulator and use of 3-D neutron kinetics (e.g., PANAC).
Experience with BWR/PWR T/H systems codes such as TRACG, RELAP & RETRAN.
Experience in Best Estimate methodology development (e.g., TRACG LOCA / Stability).
Experience with Best Estimate and CSAU applications.
Programming experience such as C#, FORTRAN, or PYTHON.
Demonstrated high energy and the ability to energize others.
Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity.
Work easily and communicate effectively within a team environment.
Seeks simple solutions to complex problems.
Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments.
Clearly and confidently communicates based on deep understanding.
Communicates in an open, candid, clear, and consistent manner.
Legacy of delivering on commitments; tenacious, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles. Ability to achieve stretch targets.
The base pay range for this position is $70-101k. 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 8/19/2024.
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.
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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
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