Principal Field Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Manning (SC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Career programs

Recognition program

Employee referrals

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Manning, SC is seeking a Manufacturing & Equipment Reliability (MER) Project Manager to oversee welding and machining tooling for complex components at the SW&M fabrication facility. You will report to the Manager, Field Service Operations and collaborate across Design Engineering and fabrication teams.

This role requires a background in project management with 5 years of experience, familiarity with NDE, ASME codes, and nuclear power plant tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Mechanical Engineering or Welding Engineering with related tooling experience.
• 5 years of Project Management experience; 2+ years in technical field/shop experience with nuclear or fossil power plants.
• Experience with Safety and Non-Safety QA Programs, NDE requirements, welding processes, EDM, and ASME codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment and tooling performance and reliability; analyze data to prioritize needs and develop long-term equipment strategies.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to develop tooling enhancements; partner with fabrication and suppliers.
• Develop cost estimates, schedules and proposals; secure funding for innovation projects.
• Oversee project management processes on high-complexity projects and foster cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Project Management

Nuclear tooling knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Project Management Certification (PMP)

Tools

NDE procedures

ASME code knowledge

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About The Role

As a Manufacturing & Equipment Reliability (M&ER) Project Manager you will manage a variety of welding and machining processes for complex components and tooling manufacturing at the SW&M fabrication facility. Our field teams use these tooling sets and equipment when implementing specialized welding and machining projects at nuclear power plants around the world.

You will report to the Manager, Field Service Operations and be located, onsite, at our Manning, SC facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage equipment and tooling performance and reliability. Gain detailed familiarization with current welding and machining tooling designs, operation and industry trends. Track operational and financial metrics for tooling and equipment performance and solicit feedback from Field Project Managers and Technicians. Analyze data to prioritize and bring solutions to equipment and tooling needs. Work with Leadership to develop long-term equipment strategies based on projected needs and financial viability.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to develop new tooling and enhancements to existing equipment. Partner with manufacturing Leads for fabrication, equipment Leads for improvement opportunities, and vendors for outsourcing products and services.
• Develop cost estimates, schedules and proposals for manufacturing, tooling development, and secure funding for innovation projects.
• Responsible for project management processes on high-complexity projects, or a portfolio of medium to high-complexity projects. Lead and establish a healthy collaborative working environment between teams, including cross-department roles such as Project Controls, Quality, Engineering, Sales, other Project Managers and shop personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable disciplines include Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, and Welding Engineering. Additionally, a degree in Project Management with a background in specialized welding and machining processes and tooling used at nuclear power plants is also acceptable. This background should include knowledge of tooling design, manufacturing, equipment reliability, and troubleshooting. The manufacturing environment supports field services at nuclear power plants, fossil and oil/gas specialized tooling manufacturing, and includes component deliverables.
• You will have 5 years of Project Management experience. 5 years of Engineering/supervisory experience and 2+ years of technical field/shop experience, such as components tooling design and manufacturing for specialized functions at nuclear and fossil power plants, as equivalent.
• You will have experience with Safety and Non-Safety Related Quality Assurance Programs. These programs include associated Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) requirements. Additionally, you will be familiar with automated and manual welding processes, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), and applicable ASME code sections. Specifically, you will know relevant code cases for nuclear power plant construction and repair, boiler and pressure vessels, and Heat Exchangers.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company Is The Global Nuclear Energy Industry's First Choice For Safe, Clean, And Efficient Energy Solutions. We Enable Our Delivery Of This Vision By Living Our Value System

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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