Reference #: 24933
Lead a team of 5-15 software engineers (Westinghouse and contractors) who are experienced and focus the Instrumentation & Control (I&C) safety common Q software, specifically on the Flat Pannel Display Systems (FPDS) and the Safety Human System Interface (SHMI)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the effective performance of the safety software team. This include but not limited to the team working consistent with the I&C safety system's Software Program Manual (SPM) meet the planned cost (including utilization of resources to meet assigned targets), ensuring the team work in a Nuclear safety culture as well as personnel and Industrial safety awareness.
Prepare and successfully identify needed training and development plans for Common Q software team with emphasis on critical project needs as well as long-term resource needs. Focus on identifying & targeting engineering skills to ensure an added value to the customer.
Develop innovative solutions in the safety software developmental process and products to meet customers and business needs. This includes process automation projects in the software area - identifying "breakthrough" process improvements, technologies, and cost improvement objectives.
Provide leadership for the team to work in collaboration with other I&C teams (e.g. hardware, interface with non-safety systems and software) as well as other Westinghouse organizations (e.g. plant and field components, safety analysis, etc...)
Supervise the Common Q / PMS software team to evaluate new opportunities, develop and proposed solutions, provide cost estimates to those solutions and quantified risks for new opportunities to support the WEC I&C bid and proposal phase.
Orchestrate and continuously improve cost efficient product delivery which meets or exceeds business plan objectives
Drive continuous improvement and standardization in the safety software area
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field.
Minimum 7 years of leadership with instrumentation & control experience. Prefer knowledge and experience in the Common Q software
Professional Certifications:
MSEE, MBA, PE preferred but not required
Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of the Common Q software and software developmental process
Demonstrate ability to lead the engineering of customer- oriented solutions which directly support Company's profitability goals.
Demonstrated successful offer development skills in effectively estimating, planning and executing significantly complex projects/programs
Strong communication skills and a proven history of effectively leading multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and interfacing with multiple functional groups.
Demonstrate clear, crisp communication (including commitment to documentation of key customer/commercial decisions and effective communication of industry interactions).
Demonstrated ability to oversee engineering activities and opportunity management, conveying feedback on customer satisfaction, needs and opportunities.
Continually scans the environment to verify products and services are adding value to both the customer and Westinghouse.
Demonstrates business skills, including consideration of financial impact when making decisions.
Consistent demonstration of driving for results.
Collaborates cross-functionally, as well as upstream and downstream, to create alignment and ensure work is done right the first time.
Build consultative relationships with internal and external stakeholders: operations, maintenance and engineering decision-makers to enhance Westinghouse's position as premier value-added I&C supplier.
Persuasive ability to get stakeholders to cooperate or take action.
Applies comprehensive engineering knowledge to lead through complex and difficult technical challenges.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Minority / Female / Disability / Vet
As an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.
