Principal Reactor Refueling Engineer - Naval Nuclear Laboratory
West Milton, NY
About the Job
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Job Description
As a materials engineer in the S8G Safety Systems group, you will have the opportunity to work on technical and scheduling issues to support the rest of the ROH, the XSD, and the return to student training. The Materials Engineer will work with a lead engineer to support development of packages, deconflict plant conditions, and ensure the safe operation of the S8G Prototype. The materials engineer will be responsible to the SSSMM to manage schedules and projects associated with ESFS systems and work with the team to engineer solutions to operational and material issues.
Specific duties include but are not limited to the scoping and development of the necessary work documents to ensure acceptable operations of ESFS systems at the S8G Prototype. This effort will involve scheduling and planning for related operations level work, preventive and corrective maintenance requirements, development of any necessary design and/or manual change requests. The individual will be expected to interface with cognizant design agents as necessary to ensure timely resolution of near-term and long-term deliverables. The chosen candidate will assist with spare parts needs to support planned and emergent maintenance activities, to include resolution of obsolete part issues as needed.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 9 years of relevant experience; and currently or previously Shift Supervisor Part II qualified; or qualified SIT and 3 years EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Currently or previously CRE qualified; or 6 years as SRE; or SRE qualified and 9 years of experience. Prior Nuclear Plant Engineer (NPE) or Crew Training Engineer (CTE) qualification (any plant) in the Nuclear Operations Program.
Preferred Skills
- Previous naval nuclear power experience (EOOW or SRE)
- Teaming (able to effectively work with a diverse group of personnel, including Navy, professional, and represented/union personnel)
- Problem solving (adept at applying academic skills/knowledge to solve practical technical problems)
- Action oriented (e.g., accepts challenges; can-do/proactive approach; self-critical)
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in guiding individuals and groups
- Good time management skills
Compensation and Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Savings Program
- Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
- 9/80 Work Schedule
- Flexible Start/End Times
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Pay Range
Note the salary information provided above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity