PCF Platform Integrator

Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, EnergyFunction: Engineering/ Product DevelopmentResponsibilities: Job Purpose
Participate in a highly motivated team developing the controls solution for GE's new Economically Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR) plant design for the resurging Nuclear Industry. This role will have design and documentation responsibility for the Plant Computer Functions (PCF) and the integration of various systems that compose the overall control solution.Essential Functions
NSSS System Interface Specification(s), Requirement Specification(s), Purchase Specification(s) for DCIS Hardware/Software/Network and HFE requirements.
Staging, Installation & Integration of DCIS-PCF hardware, software and networking.
Test Requirements & Acceptance Criteria for DCIS.
Test Requirements & Acceptance Criteria for PCF.
Define integration of PCF with GE and other power plant C&I systems.
Interface with system control teams to ensure complete system integration.
Interface with PCF Software vendor to ensure complete system integration.
Define software/hardware relationship and distribution from system specifications and requirements.
Automation of control system hardware and software development.
Coordinate with Project Lead for NE-DCIS, Integrators, QA, Configuration Control.
Support cross-functional idea generation.
Learn and use the eMatrix process for design record files (edrf) verifications (eIV), document issues and revisions (ERM/ECN).
Hardware & Software Specification development (purchase, technical requirements, etc.).
Perform other duties as assigned by the PCF/HMI Task Lead.
Collect and review data then develop action plans and owners to ensure work is completed on time and efficiently.
Provide guidance and feedback to improve the teams ability to solve a problem and deliver.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: Basic Qualifications
BA, BS or in a technical field or 5+ years experience in hardware, software, and networking design for instrumentation and control systems.
2 years or more experience in nuclear plant instrumentation and control.
Familiarity with theory and practice of software QA and control.
Knowledge and/or experience of DCIS Software/Hardware and HFE/HMI requirements (NUREG-0700 and/or 0800, SRP Sections 7 (BTP14 and 18) for Control Room Design.
Knowledgeable and/or experience in Nuclear Power Plant System conceptual design, licensing, design development, DCIS implementation, integration, test, shipment, receiving, site installation, and site test activities (Project life cycle).
Experience in and knowledge of the following C&I equipment and/or suppliers/vendors: Safety and NonSafety-Related DCIS, Neutron Monitoring, Simulator Software, and BWR Main Control Room and Back Panels.Eligibility Requirements
You must submit your application for employment through gecareers.com to be considered.
You must be 18 years or older.
You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process.
You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
If currently a GE employee, you must have been in your current position for at least 12 months and have at least a satisfactory performance rating.
Must be able to start immediately upon hire.
Must be able to relocate to Wilmington, NC or Salem, VA depending on the specific job assignment.
Role may be offered at lower or higher band commensurate with experience.
Desired: Desired Characteristics
Experience in: ABWR Documentation Management Plans, HFE, C&I, DCIS, and Hardware/Software Procurement; Neutron Monitoring Systems; Software V&V; ISO 9001.
Knowledge of the following: Human Factors development under NUREG 0711, Plant Systems Design Process, C&I Systems Design Process, and Plant Operating Procedures and Training Development Process.
Knowledge and experience in working with the following standards: IEEE 1012, Standard for Verification and Validation Plans; IEEE 1028, Standard for Software Reviews and Audits; IEEE 1228, Standard for Software Safety Plans; IEEE 7-4.3.2, Standard Criteria for Digital Computers in Safety Systems of Nuclear Power Generating Stations; IEEE 829, Standard for Software Test Documentation; and IEEE 1008, Standard for Software Unit Testing.
Knowledge/Experience (5 years) with Mark VIe or other DCIS Hardware/Software applications on large projects.
Work Traits
Able to coordinate with others at all levels.
Ability to clearly communication and convey information using appropriate media to deliver the message.
Strong team work skills with demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships to facilitate and accomplish goals.
Self Starter displaying initiative and proactiveness. Take action to accomplish objectives and stretch when required.General: Controls and Power Electronics COE, a subset of GE Energy Engineering Division, is a cutting edge designer and developer of Controls Systems and Drives and Controls Systems for applications such as Turbine Control, Automation Control, and Plant Control. The Controls COE serves markets such as thermal, wind, oil and gas, hydro and solar energy.
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