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Chief Engineer – Plant Operability
GE Vernova. Serve as senior technical authority for plant operating concepts .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading technical strategy and design decisions for complex power generation systems, with a strong focus on risk management and operational excellence. Proven ability to mentor engineers and foster a collaborative engineering culture while navigating technical challenges and driving results.
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Senior Engineering ExperienceTechnical Strategy LeadershipRisk Management ExpertiseMentoring EngineersStrong Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Technical Standards DevelopmentDesign Review LeadershipPower Plant Solutions DevelopmentComplex Systems OperabilityLean MethodologiesData-Driven ApproachesAI-Enabled SolutionsTechnical Tradeoff AnalysisLifecycle Risk ClosureEmerging Technologies Monitoring
Soft Skills
CollaborationAccountabilityInfluencing Technical DirectionNavigating AmbiguityEngaging Stakeholders
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Power GenerationEngineering CultureTechnical AuthorityCross-Functional EngineeringRegulatory Developments
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as senior technical authority for plant operating concepts
- Set and enforce technical standards and guide key design decisions
- Make final determinations on technical tradeoffs and risk acceptance
- Lead complex operability programs and projects end to end
- Ensure architecture, technical rigor, safety, quality, and lifecycle risk closure
- Partner with Chief Engineers, engineering teams, leadership, and project leaders
- Align technical strategy and resolve escalated issues
- Lead formal design reviews and approve critical deliverables, deviations, and waivers
- Develop robust, available, and sustainable power plant solutions
- Support project teams, suppliers, customers, and stakeholders with complex technical challenges
- Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments
- Shape strategic investments, external partnerships, and intellectual property opportunities
- Mentor senior and developing engineers and identify skill gaps
- Develop, maintain, and approve technical standards and design practices
- Advance best practices and use Lean, data, and AI-enabled approaches for continuous improvement
- Foster an inclusive, accountable, collaborative, and enterprise-wide engineering culture
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical field
- Relevant experience in a senior engineering capacity
- For U.S. candidates, 15 years of experience in a senior engineering capacity
- Extensive experience leading technical strategy, design decisions, and risk management for operability of complex power generation products, systems, or programs
- Recognized technical expertise demonstrated through patents, publications, conference participation, standards development, or other industry contributions
- Proven success influencing technical direction and delivering results in complex, cross-functional, and global engineering environments
- Strong record of mentoring and developing engineers
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive sound outcomes on challenging technical issues
- Strong communication skills and experience engaging customers, suppliers, and senior stakeholders
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the U.S. opening
Benefits
Comp & perks- Professional development opportunities
- Challenging careers
- Competitive compensation
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Health Coach access
- Employee Assistance Program
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
- Company retirement contributions
- Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off