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About The Job Fleet Principal Motor Engineer
Fleet Principal Motor Engineer
KBH Industrial | Birmingham, Alabama | Full-Time
About Us
KBH Solutions (also known as KBH Industrial) is your most reliable source for project management, project controls and project oversight with associated support services. KBH can and will support all phases of your project.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Fleet Principal Motor Engineer to provide expert support to a nuclear fleet (eight operating units) in the area of medium and low voltage AC and VFD motors. This position, reporting to the Fleet Plant Engineering Support Electrical and Controls (I&C) Manager, will oversee motor maintenance and life cycle management programs, including long-range planning, performance monitoring, and technical governance.
Candidates with strong motor technical experience but limited nuclear background are welcome to apply; however, experience in nuclear power generation is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet Principal Motor Engineer
KBH Industrial | Birmingham, Alabama | Full-Time
About Us
KBH Solutions (also known as KBH Industrial) is your most reliable source for project management, project controls and project oversight with associated support services. KBH can and will support all phases of your project.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Fleet Principal Motor Engineer to provide expert support to a nuclear fleet (eight operating units) in the area of medium and low voltage AC and VFD motors. This position, reporting to the Fleet Plant Engineering Support Electrical and Controls (I&C) Manager, will oversee motor maintenance and life cycle management programs, including long-range planning, performance monitoring, and technical governance.
Candidates with strong motor technical experience but limited nuclear background are welcome to apply; however, experience in nuclear power generation is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support across the fleet for medium and low voltage AC and VFD motors.
- Lead and oversee motor maintenance and life cycle management programs.
- Develop and maintain motor-related specifications, procedures, and long-range plans.
- Conduct troubleshooting, vendor factory acceptance testing, performance testing, and site acceptance testing.
- Support maintenance and engineering teams in resolving motor issues during outages and special projects.
- Implement and manage motor equipment reliability programs.
- Interface with vendors and service suppliers for procurement, repair plans, troubleshooting, and performance resolution.
- Communicate technical issues effectively to management at plant and corporate levels.
- Stay informed of emerging motor technologies and industry best practices.
- Contribute to the development, review, and approval of motor specifications.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Industrial Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in another engineering discipline or Professional Engineer (PE) license with significant power generation experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of motor experience, with at least 2 years supporting or working within a nuclear generation facility.
- Strong background in motor design, maintenance, refurbishment, repair, and troubleshooting.
- Experience conducting factory acceptance and performance testing.
- Familiarity with power plant maintenance and engineering support functions.
- Strong technical knowledge of motors used in nuclear power generation facilities.
- Understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to diagnose issues and make sound engineering decisions under pressure.
- Knowledge of design basis, configuration management, procurement, and modification processes.
- Skilled in developing life cycle plans and reliability strategies for motor systems.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams.
- Ability to work effectively with vendors, maintenance personnel, and management.
- Must maintain unescorted site access and NRC Fitness for Duty.
- Willingness to work alternate shifts and extended hours during maintenance outages.
- Must qualify for Emergency ERO Duty support role as determined by management.