Manager - I&C Engineering

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About the role:

As a Manager - I&C Engineering you will lead the engineering team for the Czech Region Europe Control & Information Systems Engineering as part of the Global Organization.

• You will report to the Director Adv. Operations & Controls Eng. and be located in Temelin, Czech Republic.
• Model of work: on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable as the I&C Czech Republic technical manager for 20-30 direct reporting nuclear I&C automation personnel.
• Accountable for the operations of the Czech Republic I&C engineering team and I&C MTS (Maintenance Test System, CEZ “Los Alamos” Testbed) to ensure standards of quality (including management of the corrective action program), cost (including use of resources to meet assigned targets), safety (both ensuring a NSC and personnel and Industrial safety), reliability, and performance are met in engineering processes.
• Develop Czech Republic I&C Leadership team and accountable for technical leader development activities. Prepare and implement development plans with emphasis on long-term resource needs. Focus on developing engineering skills to guarantee an added value to the customer. This includes providing feedback, evaluation for merit and promotion and addressing performance issues.
• Conduct F2F periodic meetings with the members of the Czech Republic I&C engineering team and conducting on a quarterly basis team meetings.
• Lead innovation of solutions to create customer value in collaboration with appropriate Westinghouse organizations and help to identify potential business opportunities. Identify unmet customer needs through appropriate market channels, especially direct customer interaction.
• Promote technology continuous improvement and standardization considering “breakthrough” technologies and cost improvement goals.
• Oversee and implement product development projects.
• Lead Czech Republic I&C hiring strategy to ensure resources for each project need supporting the full I&C lifecycle.
• Commit on the as-sold version of allocated hours required to perform engineering scope of work and look for the optimum Czech Republic resource pool use.
• Lead the team with a strategic focus, communicate vision for future and promote culture that aligns with organizational goals. Develop culture that values a safety conscious work environment, personalized customer service and human performance fundamentals.
• Lead cost efficient product or service delivery which meets business plan goals.
• Responsible for group financial performance and accurate Czech Republic resource pool project charging. This would include items like resource productivities, capital and facility management, development and test equipment and group cost centers / spending oversight.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field or 10+ years of I&C Engineering leadership/PM experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of leadership with instrumentation & control experience
• Demonstrate ability to lead the engineering of customer-oriented solutions which directly support our profitability goals.
• Demonstrated successful offer development skills in estimating and completing complex projects.
• Proven history of managing and effectively leading diverse and multicultural teams and working with multiple departments.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee engineering activities and opportunity management, conveying feedback on customer satisfaction, needs and opportunities.
• Scans the environment to verify products and services are adding value to both the customer and Westinghouse.
• Demonstrate business skills, including consideration of financial impact when making decisions.
• Collaborate 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 supplier.
• Apply comprehensive engineering knowledge to lead through complex and difficult technical challenges.
• Experience in I&C systems, specifically in NSSS, Feed Water and other nuclear plant systems are preferred but not required.
• Knowledge and experience in I&C Platforms (i.e. WDPF, OVATION, EAGLE, ABB, Siemens, Emerson) is preferred but not required.

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in Czech Republic can expect:

• Attractive remuneration with annual bonus
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Lunch Vouchers
• Life insurance
• Pension savings
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

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