Principal Field Specialist

Westinghouse ElectricMadison, PA

Good fit if

  • You can work a hybrid schedule.
  • You can work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
  • You have 6 to 10 years of experience.
  • You can travel 40% of the time.

Credentials that matter

Security clearance

  • Unescorted Access

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing or Business. (6 – 10 years of experience leading and directing medium or high complexity nuclear industry projects may be substituted for a bachelor's degree) 5 years of experience leading and directing field work for medium or high complexity projects to successful completion. 3 years in technical/engineering role and 2 years as project manager may be considered as equivalent.
  • Broad technical knowledge of nuclear power plants.
  • Familiarity with utility business practices including knowledge of utility operations, maintenance and engineering practices, knowledge of procurement processes and material management are desirable but not mandatory.
  • For international projects, knowledge of local business practices and contracting is beneficial.
  • Ability to work up to 13 hours per day and both day and night shifts.
  • Ability to do the following up to 33% of the time: drive a motor vehicle, walk, bend, climb, balance, kneeling, and reach.
  • Ability to stand and sit up to 66% of the time.
  • Ability to carry up to 50 llbs. on occassion.

About this role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Support development of project plans, cost baselines, resource requirements (plan for meeting crew training and fatigue standards).
  • Perform schedule and work order reviews and feedback to customers.
  • Work with customers and internal stakeholders to develop scope and schedule baselines.
  • Assume overall responsibility for the field delivery of a Reactor Coolant Pump and Motor field services project.
  • Based on the project plan, follow department protocols for acquiring team members, managing qualifications, coordinating training as required, and interfacing with customers for schedule/work order/site resource coordination to complete the work.
  • Manage field implementation of a project including scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communications, and stakeholders through use of delegates/support as applicable.
  • Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to functional groups following an integrated change management process.
  • Manage project expenditures for compliance with project baselines and scope.
  • Promote teamwork and effective communication, including issuing and maintenance of project process metrics and process maps to ensure team, customer, and all stakeholders are kept informed of project status.
  • Develop or oversee project databases, systems and procedures as required to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation between customer and project team members.

Location, schedule, and travel

up to 40% of the time, maintain "Unescorted Access" status, and work with hazardous materials in a radiological controlled area within an operating nuclear power plant We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices.

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