Technical Leader - SMR Power Island Mechanical Systems Applications

📋 Description

• • Provide pivotal technical leadership for power island mechanical systems engineering activities, specifically supporting the deployment of GVH SMR plant technology (e.g., BWRX-300 Standard Plant) across diverse US and international sites.
• • Drive comprehensive engineering input for the development of new plant proposals, early works agreements, and innovative new product offerings, ensuring alignment with GEVO's strategic goals.
• • Spearhead the definition of clear work scopes and design inputs, meticulously ensuring they align with established design basis requirements for SMR site applications.
• • Oversee the meticulous development of engineering plans, schedules, critical deliverables, and resource allocation needs, guaranteeing effective workload planning and optimal resource utilization.
• • Foster a collaborative environment by working closely with cross-functional teams in engineering, licensing, and project controls to proactively resolve complex technical issues and integration challenges.
• • Engage deeply with technical subject matter experts within the mechanical systems engineering discipline to ensure seamless alignment with system functions, performance criteria, and overall project requirements.
• • Actively coach, mentor, and provide growth opportunities for team members, nurturing a high-performing and continuously developing engineering team.
• • Facilitate seamless integration across multiple engineering disciplines, including architectural engineering, licensing, equipment design, and safety systems, to ensure a holistic and robust plant design.
• • Contribute significantly to an engineering team dedicated to assuring that proposals and early works packages for selected sites are fully compatible with GEVO's standard product offering, enhancing efficiency and reducing risk.
• • Establish and maintain robust, collaborative working relationships with internal engineering teams, fostering open communication and shared objectives.
• • Serve as a key interface with external partners, customers, and applicable country-specific regulatory agencies on critical technical matters, ensuring compliance and effective communication.
• • Collaborate with proposal and early works teams to develop accurate estimates, realistic schedules, and identify potential risks associated with various project opportunities.
• • Provide expert guidance and direction to external partner engineering resources, ensuring the consistent quality and adherence to standards of all deliverables.
• • Actively support commercial and marketing initiatives, contributing to the development of new business opportunities and the expansion of GEVO's market presence.
• • Diligently protect the Intellectual Property rights of GEVO, ensuring the safeguarding of proprietary information and innovations.
• • Champion GEVO initiatives, actively participating in corrective actions, process improvement efforts, and simplification projects to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• • Ensure unwavering adherence to GEVO’s stringent standards for nuclear safety and regulatory compliance, maintaining the highest levels of operational integrity.
• • Lead and coordinate a small team of mechanical systems engineers, strategically assigning work based on project priorities, individual skillsets, and developmental goals to ensure effective workload planning and resource utilization.
• • Operate at the intersection of site applications engineering, team leadership, engineering project development, and engineering performance management, ensuring the overall project success of new site applications in the field of mechanical systems engineering.
• • Drive on-time and on-budget delivery of high-quality engineering technical products by proactively identifying risks, scope gaps, and execution challenges, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• • Adapt mechanical systems designs to evolving codes, standards, and regulations, ensuring the continued relevance and compliance of GEVO's technology.
• • Leverage knowledge of diverse regulatory schemes (e.g., US NRC, CNSC, IAEA) to navigate complex compliance landscapes.
• • Apply earned value management principles and strategies for both proactive schedule management and the recovery of off-track engineering deliverables.
• • Demonstrate a strong sense of engineering scope ownership and an ability to drive successful team performance through clear direction and accountability.
• • Serve as an effective liaison between organizations operating in separate geographic locations, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• • Exhibit high-performing behaviors that promote strong team performance, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• • Utilize proven interpersonal and leadership skills to think strategically, be creative, and move quickly in a dynamic environment.
• • Balance multiple demands and priorities effectively while leading a team of highly experienced engineers.
• • Employ project management skillsets, including communication, risk management, planning/scheduling, and change management, to ensure project success.
• • Contribute to the understanding and application of nuclear industry and technology principles within the mechanical systems engineering context.
• • Develop and document plans, market strategies, and programs that further the knowledge, understanding, and capability of the business.
• • Ensure the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information if required for the role.