Lead (LPB2) Human Factors Engineering

GE Vernova; Remote; EUR 75.000 - 126.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy company is seeking a Lead Human Factors Engineer (HFE) to optimize operations and improve human-system interfaces in nuclear plants. The role involves analyzing tasks and developing procedures that prevent human error while meeting industry standards. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Industrial Engineering or a related field and experience in a high-hazard industry. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Leistungen

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years of human factors experience in a safety-centric industry.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical details effectively.
• Experience in nuclear industry is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Design tasks and work environments based on human capabilities.
• Review, test, and validate human-system interfaces.
• Support the development of operating procedures.

Kenntnisse

Human Factors Engineering

Technical Writing

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Human Factors or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Lead Human Factors Engineer (HFE) – Nuclear

Job Description Summary

The Lead Human Factors Engineer (HFE) designs or modifies tasks, work environment, and plant interfaces based on human characteristics, capabilities, and limitations resulting in human error prevention and mitigation, as well as human performance optimization to perform operations, maintenance, inspection and test activities for existing nuclear plants and next-generation reactors. Be part of the future of nuclear energy with a company that highly values the importance of human factors engineering!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Use in-depth technical knowledge of HFE acquired through your training and experiences to accomplish tasks and support team task completion.
• Conduct and/or oversee system and plant operational functional requirements analysis and functional allocation.
• Conduct task analyses for displays, controls, and other job support aids as needed to accomplish monitoring, control, and protection functions for various plant systems and operating modes and incorporate design requirements into analyses and design documents.
• Review, test, evaluate, verify, and validate the human-system interface using a simulator and plant operating, surveillance, and emergency procedures.
• Support the development of normal, abnormal, emergency operating procedures, alarm response procedures, surveillance procedures and operator training programs.
• Provide plant operation input to system reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Interface with a team of internal and external customers, suppliers, partners, licensing, and regulatory authorities on technical issues.
• Provide on-time, quality delivery of engineering documentation in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and solid technical writing skills with focus on detailed requirements, design, and description documents with sensitivity to stakeholder priorities.
• Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market, and execute projects and programs in the context of key business drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to use acquired experience to accomplish straight forward technical activities within a standard framework and rely on multiple internal sources to develop quality alternatives.
• Ability to propose different solutions to technical problems with minimal guidance, execute established procedures and practices, through application of in-depth technical understanding of HFE.
• Demonstrated ability to informal technical guidance, apply well-developed interpersonal skills, and execute technical processes with intermittent guidance.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent 4-year degree in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of human factors experience in a high-hazard, safety-centric industry (e.g., energy, aviation, medical, automotive).

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) 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 Characteristics:

• M.S. or PhD Degree in Human Factors, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Registered Professional Engineer in the United States or Canada
• Experience in the nuclear industry to include nuclear plant emergency procedure, operator training guidelines, and regulatory site implementation and reviews is highly desirable.
• Experience with nuclear operations as a licensed/certified reactor operator is highly desirable.

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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position Application Deadline: For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $88,600.00 and $147,600.00. 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 December 10, 2025. 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.