Principal Field Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Manning (SC); On-site; USD 103,200 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Manning, SC, is seeking a Manufacturing & Equipment Reliability (M&ER) Project Manager to lead welding and machining tooling projects at the SW&M fabrication facility, supporting nuclear power plant work worldwide.

You will report to the Manager, Field Service Operations, manage cross‑functional teams, develop cost estimates, schedules, and proposals, and ensure safety and quality programs are followed across all initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Welding Engineering; degree in PM with welding/machining background acceptable.
• 5 years of PM experience; 5 years engineering/supervisory experience and 2+ years field/shop experience, equivalent.
• Experience with Safety and Non‑Safety QA Programs, NDE requirements; familiarity with welding, EDM, and applicable ASME code sections.

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 and enhancements; partner with manufacturing leads and vendors.
• Develop cost estimates, schedules and proposals for manufacturing and tooling development; secure funding for innovation projects.
• Lead project management processes on high‑complexity projects and foster collaboration across cross‑department teams.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management/Mechanical/Welding Engineering

Tools

EDM

NDE knowledge

ASME codes

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.

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 including 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.

Benefits

• 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.