Job Description Summary
The Senior Performance Improvement Leader is responsible for leading and implementing improvement initiatives across the Nuclear Services business, which includes nuclear power plant outages, reactor upgrades, inspections, fuel movement, and various other services. This role requires a deep understanding of performance improvement processes, alignment with INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations) standards, and a solid grasp of the business's core functions. The successful candidate will manage a small team and interface with various levels of employees and management, also with customers, analyze data to proactively address issues, and recommend actions to enhance performance. The role requires independent judgment, advanced skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Implement and monitor PI programs or oversee PI processes within the specific Services areas to align with INPO standards.
Conduct trending analysis by preparing site performance data and identifying adverse trends through observations, corrective action programs (CAP), self-assessments, benchmarking, operating experience (OPEX), and performance indicator data.
Drive and assist the business leaders in the execution of action plans and projects that support continuous improvement efforts.
Support investigations within the corrective action program and assist in incident reviews, including Human Performance Review Boards (HURB) as necessary, to ensure quality Condition Reports,
Perform effectiveness reviews of completed condition reports and improvement actions to ensure sustainability and impact.
Manage operational performance indicators, respond to trends, and prepare reports for management review meetings and other performance improvement meetings.
Lead the Observation and Coaching program, managing the observation database tool, training staff, setting expectations, and overseeing execution.
Manage the Operating Experience and Lessons Learned program to promote the sharing of industry and internal operating experiences
Advocate for a positive nuclear safety culture by promoting prompt problem identification and resolution, leadership presence in the field, effective change management, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in process improvement or similar, preferably within the nuclear industry or a highly regulated environment.
- 5 years of experience working in the nuclear industry.
- Proven experience in leading improvement initiatives and managing performance improvement programs.
- Strong knowledge and application of INPO standards.

Desired Qualifications:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in nuclear industry standard process improvement tools and methodologies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of nuclear safety culture and industry regulations.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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