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Senior Program Manager, Commissioning & Startup-March 2024
Markham
Mar 28, 2026
About Senior Program Manager, Commissioning & Startup

  Job Description Summary

  The Senior Program Manager, Commissioning & Startup for the BWRX-300 will be responsible for supporting the BWRX-300 Operations Leader in coordinating and overseeing the successful execution of the BWRX-300 Commissioning and Startup program. In this role, the Senior Program Manager, Commissioning & Startup will bridge across the coalition that is Engineering, Construction and Licensee; and manage the cross functional efforts required to ensure the successful launch of the BWRX-300 Commissioning & Startup Program.

  The Commissioning & Startup Program is complex, somewhat undefined for BWRX-300, with various stakeholders and partners. The Program includes turnover from construction, component testing, system/preoperational testing, and startup testing. The role depends on the deep understanding of Commissioning & Startup, plant operations and maintenance. Cross-functional leadership skills are required to drive vital focus and accountability for the things that matter most to the BWRX-300 Commissioning & Startup program success. This position will report into the GEH BWRX-300 Operations Leader, and work across the direct and indirect teams that are contributing to the BWRX-300.

  Job Description

  Roles and Responsibilities

  As the Senior Program Manager, Commissioning & Startup Leader for the BWRX-300, you will support the BWRX-300 Operations Leader in executing the following:

  The Commissioning & Startup Program includes turnover from construction, system flushing, component testing, system/preoperational testing, and startup testing.

  Development of Commissioning Program to include administrative manual/procedures, component testing, preoperational/system testing and startup procedures.

  Manage cross-functional program execution, including commissioning and startup development strategy, programs, and procedures, to launch a successful program.

  Serve as the interface for GEH with construction and licensee for commissioning and startup program.

  Develop best practices/lessons learned matrix/processes for commissioning and startup development.

  Advise on commissioning and startup program and schedule.

  Develop risk assessment for commissioning and startup program.

  Establish consistent practices across the X-300 program in the following areas:

  Commissioning Program/Procedure Structure

  Commissioning Project controls/scheduling

  Commissioning Project reporting/communication

  Customer interface

  Stakeholder alignment

  Functional support integration

  Issue Resolution/Problem solving process.

  Project decision making

  Required Qualifications

  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience specifically in commissioning/startup of new nuclear plants.

  At least 10 years of significant relevant experience in commissioning and startup.

  At least 10 years of experience in nuclear programs or operations, including 5 years in new plant commissioning/startup.

  Able & willing to travel 30%

  Desired Characteristics

  Senior Reactor Operator License is strongly desired.

  Proven ability to work collaboratively horizontally across a business including listening and problem-solving around complex strategies and projects.

  Strategic thinker with the ability to balance thought leadership, continuous learning, and improvement with demonstrated results.

  Demonstrated knowledge of an overall program vision and ability to align resources, processes, and outcomes to that vision.

  Able to leverage lean thinking, culture and tools into strategy development and problem solving.

  Strong technical and analytical aptitude to understand and articulate complicated tradeoffs.

  Ability to articulate information effectively and concisely, both written and verbal, to team members, senior management, and customers

  Skilled communicator capable of listening to multiple perspectives and incorporating into a balanced approach that optimizes the outcome.

  Skilled in understanding of plant component and system operation, use of plant documents and drawings to support commissioning and startup program.

  GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810 .

  You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

  Additional Information

  Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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