Lead Field Services Specialist - Overwatch

IF1184 GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC; Wilmington (NC); Remote; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC in Wilmington, NC seeks a Lead Field Services Engineer for Overwatch to act as SME on tooling fabrication, procurement, procedure management and outage execution at BWR and PWR plants. You will oversee tooling refurbishments, pursue new technologies, support capital investment for fleet expansion, and lead field execution training across the fleet.

The role requires nuclear-industry leadership, export-control access, frequent travel (70%+), and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years in BWR maintenance/inspection services or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight to Overwatch Tooling Refurbishments.
• Seek new technologies to upgrade aging tooling fleet.
• Support Capital Investment strategy for fleet expansion in BWR and PWR markets.
• Continually improve Overwatch processes.
• Lead tooling conceptual design and field delivery.
• Provide technical direction to craft labor during outages.
• Be single point of contact for Outage execution.
• Lead training courses and build field execution teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nuclear field teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

HS Diploma/GED + 8+ years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Field Services Engineer for Overwatch will be the responsible subject matter expert \"SME\" focused on tooling fabrication, procurement, procedure management, and outage execution at both boiling water reactors and pressurized water reactors. This role will provide successful execution of complex projects involving BWR 2-6 In Service Inspection (ISI), including in-vessel visual technology tooling and services along with core verification and reactor service maintenance activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight to Overwatch Tooling Refurbishments.
• Seek new technologies to upgrade or replace the aging fleet of tools.
• Support Capital Investment strategy for fleet expansion in both BWR and PWR markets.
• Continue to own Continuous Improvement of Overwatch processes.
• Support the process of tooling conceptual design, field delivery and beyond.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to craft labor in support of a power equipment outage
• Single point of contact for Outage execution
• Work with field services training and staffing team to build out field execution teams, the SME will be the lead instructor for training courses.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrated with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
• Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline from an accredited college/university OR High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 8 years of experience in BWR maintenance management or inspection services
• Minimum 2-year leadership of nuclear-industry field teams working at customer sites as well as leading design engineering teams.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in BWRVIP, ASME and ISI programs implemented by nuclear plants.
• Knowledge of GEH Nuclear Energy products, processes, customers, markets, and competition.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Strong strategic development and execution skills.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in working with in the Inspection Services field.
• Strong customer focus mind-set and commercial knowledge.
• Experience and knowledge around BWR reactor internals and GEH In Vessel Visual tooling.
• Familiar with GEH B03, EC and Inventory processes
• Proven record in driving process improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Eligibility Requirements

• This position requires frequent travel (70% of the time or more).
• Travel to the USA and international plant sites is required on a frequent basis
• Must be willing to work in radiation-controlled areas and radioactively contaminated areas
• 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: Yes #LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 22, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $78,800.00 and $131,200.00.

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 October 15, 2026.

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage;
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource;
• 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.

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients.

All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.

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