Unit Manager - Program Field Office
Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc.

Location: Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Job Title: Unit Manager - Program Field Office

Status: Full-Time Manager

Annual Salary Range: $124,995 - $183,240

*Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

As a Unit Manager for the Program Field Office at BPMI, you will be responsible for leading an integrated team of BPMI engineers and Defence Contract Management Agency (DCMA) government inspectors to ensure quality and delivery requirements and expectations are met during reactor plant heavy equipment fabrication at BWXT Mt. Vernon, Indiana.

Essential Duties:

• Establish and implement an oversight plan to ensure quality through shop surveillance, quality system audits, procedure/process reviews, and specification compliance checks.
• Provide strong leadership to direct reports, demonstrating a commitment to quality and meeting delivery needs through proactive reviews and resolution of technical fabrication issues.
• Partner with the supplier, RPHE and other BPMI departments, and DCMA to manage component technical requirement compliance.
• Establish a constructive atmosphere of mutual respect and trust with supplier management while remaining independent.
• Influence the supplier to meet Program objectives, escalate issues to senior supplier management.
• Advise senior BPMI leadership on quality and delivery concerns, and focus Program attention on key issues.
• Communicate and mentor direct reports on key company strategies and goals (e.g., strategic plan) to inspire quality work that connects to the mission.
• Recruit, coach, and mentor engineering professionals to develop their careers and professional, technical, and leadership skills.
• Manage and forecast labor resources.
• Occasional travel (5% - 10%) to other BWXT sites (Barberton, OH; Euclid, OH) and BPMI.
• The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

What You Can Expect:

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related technical field (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering) from an accredited university.
• A minimum of six (6) years of related technical work experience. An advanced degree may be considered in lieu of some year(s) of experience.
• Physical ability to work in manufacturing settings including areas that are not temperature controlled, confined spaces, and elevated work platforms. Personnel safety emphasis in a shop environment is a must.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Five (5) years minimum of NNPP experience. Industry experience may be considered in lieu of some year(s) of NNPP experience.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills in managing the activities of multiple stakeholders on projects of increasing complexity and responsibility.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving and influential decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to articulate technically complex information to a spectrum of stakeholders and influence project direction.
• Experience with quality audits and non-destructive testing techniques.

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more information, visit www.bpmionline.com.

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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