Nuclear Outage Services Leader

GE Vernova; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Health Coach access and EAP

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Paid holidays and wellness programs

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Nuclear Outage Services Leader at our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. You will oversee the Outage Services P&L, drive profitability, and lead a multidisciplinary team to execute about 24 outages annually across domestic and international sites.

You will define the lifecycle strategy for all outage service lines, engage with customer NDE teams, and participate in ITO/OTR phases to ensure staffing and tooling readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 10+ years in nuclear industry or a HS diploma with 15+ years in nuclear industry.
• Minimum 10 years of Nuclear Maintenance Projects experience.
• Minimum 5 years overseeing P&L, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% domestically and internationally.
• Location: Headquarters in Wilmington, NC.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to Nuclear Plants and export-controlled information.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb stairs/ladders and pass fitness tests.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of ~24 nuclear outages per year with cost, schedule, and quality oversight.
• Own Outage Services P&L and drive profitability for the field delivery team.
• Direct a large organization (~150 employees, ~12 direct reports).
• Define lifecycle strategy for Outage Services product lines (4 Inspection Services, 4 BWR maintenance lines).
• Oversee commercial inputs during ITO and OTR to ensure accurate proposals and staffing.
• Represent GE Vernova in industry groups (BWRVIP, focus groups) and engage with customer NDE teams.
• Champion productivity improvements and new tooling/technology to stay competitive.

Skills

P&L Management

Budgeting

Strategic Leadership

Travel Readiness

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High School Diploma/GED with 15+ years nuclear experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Nuclear Outage Services Leader to join our Nuclear Services Execution organization. In this role, you will be accountable for the P&L and operational success of our Outage Services business. You will lead a large, multidisciplinary team to execute approximately 24 domestic and international nuclear outages annually, driving financial performance, technical excellence, and long-term product strategy.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence:Lead the planning and execution of ~24 legacy/installed base nuclear outages per year, ensuring strict adherence to cost, schedule, and quality standards.
• Financial Accountability:Own the Outage Services P&L, managing financial performance and driving profitability for the integrated Field Services Delivery Team.
• Team Leadership:Lead and mentor a large, complex organization of approximately 150 employees, including ~12 direct-reports (Project Managers, Field Engineers, and Support Craft Labor).
• Strategic Growth:Define and own the lifecycle strategy for all Outage Services product lines, including 4 Inspection Services and 4 BWR maintenance lines.
• Commercial Leadership:Oversee commercial operations input during the ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) and OTR (Order-to-Remittance) phases to ensure proposal accuracy, staffing, and tooling readiness.
• External Representation:Serve as a key industry leader, engaging with groups such as BWRVIP and the BWR Inspection Focus group, and fostering deep relationships with customer NDE teams.
• Innovation:Champion productivity improvements and the implementation of new tooling and technology to maintain our competitive edge in the nuclear industry.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 10+ years’ experience in the nuclear industry with roles of increasing complexity OR a High School Diploma/GED with at least 15 years of experience in the nuclear industry with roles of increasing complexity.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with Nuclear Maintenance Projects.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience overseeing P&L, budgeting, and financial performance.

Eligibility Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 70% domestically and internationally as dictated by business need to GE Vernova, Vendor and customer locations
• The work location of this position is at Headquarters in Wilmington, NC.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to Nuclear Plants including required access to U.S. export-controlled information.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb and descend 10 flights of stairs twice per day
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to pass respirator fit test and physical
• Ability to pass Fitness For Duty requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Strategic Impact:Proven ability to influence organizational direction and manage large-scale budgets and revenue streams.
• Problem Solving:Demonstrated expertise in interpretive thinking and complex judgment; must be capable of identifying, analyzing, and executing countermeasures for critical technical and commercial challenges.
• Business Expertise:Deep knowledge of nuclear industry trends and competitor landscapes. Ability to leverage this intelligence to drive GE Vernova’s technological and service-delivery advantages.
• Customer Engagement: Credible customer relationships and experience engaging with multiple levels of the customer to include Plant Manger, Site VP and Chief Nuclear Officer are preferred.
• Leadership:Experience managing large, complex organizations with senior-level direct reports. Exceptional ability to prioritize in volatile, high-volume environments.
• Communication & Negotiation:Superior communication skills; highly proficient in negotiating complex customer contracts and building long-term external partnerships.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $140,300.00 and $233,800.00. 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 August 28, 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.