Risk Lead, Poland Nuclear

Requisition ID: 273410 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

Company Overview:

Since 1898, Bechtel has helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. For over 70 years, Bechtel has been at the forefront of nuclear innovation delivering clean, reliable energy worldwide on over 150 nuclear power plants, adding more than 74,000 megawatts of nuclear generation capacity to the world. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact.

 

Project Overview:

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come.We invite you to join our team for this very interesting opportunity! 

 

Position Summary:

• Responsible for effective execution of the Project Controls risk management program in accordance with procedures.

• Prepares, coordinates, and directs Project Controls risk management related presentations.

• Provides structured leadership and guidance for the overall execution of Project Execution Risk Management (PERM) activities. 

• Provides project leaders and relevant stakeholders with risk awareness support and guidance as necessary.

• Provides oversight, training, mentoring, and ensures capability of Project Risk Coordinator(s) and Project Risk Specialist(s) in conducting PERM activities toward the attainment of project objectives. 

• Develops and maintains project Risk Management Plan (RMP) metrics, and reports. 

• Develops and reviews risk breakdown structures, risk libraries, and risk identification tools and frameworks in support of project needs.

• Provides leadership in terms of integrating the risk management process with other key project procedures (e.g., Change Management, Forecasting, Cost, Trends, and Claims and supports corporate, GBU, commercial group, and functional stakeholders in managing enterprise level PERM activities as required.

• Provides leadership and guidance for the analysis of specially assigned risk initiatives or work planning requiring detailed risk development, assessment, and response planning efforts.

• Provides leadership and guidance in the execution of schedule risk analysis efforts.

• Prepares risk program related contract deliverables.

• Works as a central resource supporting all work and reports to the Project Controls Manager.

 

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and at least 13 years of professional experience, or in lieu of a degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 19 years of professional experience.

• Possess the legal right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.

• Must be able to pass nuclear security screening requirements and be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear power facility.

• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check including verification of employment, education, and travel.

 

Additional Qualifications

• A strong communicator, able to influence and coach the package delivery teams in effective change management at all stages of delivery.

• Demonstrated expertise in delivery, communication, and training of risk processes and procedures.

• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems. 

• High level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience on EPC/EPCM projects. 

• Proven track record of successful project controls risk management delivery.

• Demonstrated capabilities in the