Field Services Engineer

Location: Minato

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a motivated Field Services Engineer to support the GVHA project team in delivering technical solutions for Japanese BWR customers across plant maintenance, inspections, modification, equipment installation, and engineering support. This role involves extensive work at customer sites within the Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) nuclear industry in Japan.

GVHA is the U.S.-based headquarters organization of GVH, comprising leadership, project management, engineering/field services, quality, legal, sales, and other core functions. The ideal candidate enjoys travel and hands-on field work, is proactive, and is comfortable operating in diverse environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including customers, Japanese suppliers, QA, Engineering, Project Management, & other functional organizations.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive support to the GVHA project team across all project phases, from preparation through on-site execution at customer locations. This includes plant inspections, maintenance, modifications, equipment installation, and technical solution implementation.

• Support activities include project mobilization, installation, troubleshooting, customer interface/communication, and facilitating engineering discussions between GVHA Engineering (U.S.-based) and Japanese utility customers, as well as deployment of GVHA technologies and equipment.

• Assist with project coordination and planning; serve as a liaison between GVHA project teams, Japanese suppliers, and customer teams.

• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including daily reports, procedures, work control plans, technical documentation, customer communications, and final project reports.

• Ensure all project team members adhere to nuclear safety, quality, and plant/regulatory requirements.

• Work overtime and non-standard hours during outage seasons, as required.

• Travel up to 50% to customer sites across Japan (and occasionally internationally, as needed)

• Serve as the point of contact for all customer related matters (technical, administrative, liaise, etc ...)

• Other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or related field) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant technical experience.

• Working knowledge of the Japanese nuclear industry, particularly Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) systems.

• Strong hands-on technical capability and a genuine interest in field-based engineering work.

• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (both spoken and written) with the ability to operate in technical and customer-facing environments.

• Proven ability to work independently on-site and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, especially in high-pressure outage environments.

Eligibility requirement

• Willingness and ability to travel and work at customer sites for extended periods.

• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear power plants.

• Ability to meet Fitness-for-Duty requirements.

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, as required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience working in nuclear power plant outage environments and/or with BWR systems.

• Prior field service, commissioning, or technical support experience in industrial environments.

• Familiarity with nuclear regulations, QA standards, or industrial safety protocols.

• Knowledge of applicable nuclear codes and standards, including JSME and ASME, and experience supporting licensing activities such as Establishment Permit (EP) and Construction Permit (CP) package development.

• Demonstrated ability to support or manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and work relationships.

• Strong interpersonal skills with an open, collaborative communication style with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and global teams.

• Ability to meet export control requirements

Desire qualifications

• Passionate about hands-on engineering and field work.

• Comfortable working in structured, safety-critical environments.

• Adaptable, dependable, and solution-oriented.

• Strong communicator who can bridge cultural and technical teams Why Join Us

• Work on mission-critical projects supporting Japan’s BWR plant restart and nuclear energy infrastructure.

• Gain hands-on experience in complex, high-impact field environments.

• Collaborate with global teams and industry experts.

• Be part of a team that values safety, quality, and technical excellence. Multiple opening position available

** This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including 10 CFR Part 810. Employment is limited to individuals who are U.S. citizens or nationals of countries designated as “Generally Authorized Destinations” under Appendix A, unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained.

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