Epitaxial Reactor Technician Job Description Sample

Job Information

Job Title: Reactor Auxiliary Operator

Org: ATR Reactor Operations

Contact: Joshua.Fullmer@inl.gov

Work Location: ATR (4x12 schedule)

Mission/Vision Statement

Empowering the Nation's Energy Future

Mission: Discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

Vision: INL will change the world's energy future and secure our critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

The Idaho National Laboratory is looking for a Reactor Auxiliary Operator at its Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) facility.

This position will be responsible for certifying on ATR reactor auxiliary equipment systems. The individual will become responsible for performing all aspects of ATR plant/loop experiment chemistry, experiment, and other component handling in the ATR canal and for operation of reactor auxiliary equipment systems.

Furthermore, the selected individual will:

• Participate in formal initial training on plant and experiment facilities which involves participating in classroom instruction and on-the-job training.

• Under the direction of a certified operator, complete operational checkouts and on-the-job checklists by participating in one-on-one question and answer sessions and completing self-study of operating systems. System walk-down, entry into contamination areas, and study of operating and vendor manuals is required until individual achieves initial certification.

• Perform miscellaneous tasks under the direction of the ATR Operations Assistant Manager. Work may include such tasks as participation in miscellaneous crew activities outside the plant, such as the Incident Response Team which involves firefighting and rescue, housekeeping, radiological decontamination of buildings and equipment, performing review and upgrades to procedures, valve tagging, etc., which occasionally requires climbing ladders and entry into confined spaces.

The work schedule for this position may include a 4x10 day work schedule, depending upon union seniority bid.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required to be considered for this position.

Completion of certifications up to a Nuclear Operator Level 0400 "Senior Reactor Auxiliary Operator" and "Radiation Worker II" are required as a condition of employment.

Preferred Requirements

Experience in a nuclear operating environment OR completion of the ISU Energy Systems Technology course, OR an Associates degree in Nuclear Operations Technology is desired.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males between ages 18 and 25 must register (or must have registered) with the Selective Service System (SSS). This includes U.S. born and naturalized citizens, parolees, undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents, asylum seekers, refugees, and all males with visas of any kind which expired more than 30 days ago. The few individuals who are exempt from this requirement are those on current non-immigrant visas. For more information see www.sss.gov.

Employee Job Functions

Employee Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job position which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.

Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

Motor Abilities (Lower Body) - Prolonged walking, standing, bending,/stooping, and squatting

Motor Abilities (Upper Body) - Twisting, applying torque (hands), pushing/pulling, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

Motor Abilities (Combined Upper/Lower Body) - Lifting ability, exertion, repetitive work, ability to lift at least 50 lbs., intermittent and moderate work

Special Senses (Eyes) - Near vision, far vision, depth perception, and basic color discrimination

Special Senses (Ears) - Speech discrimination, audio alarms

Special Senses (Nose) - Ability to smell

Work Conditions (Facility) - High noises (>85dB), heights, confined spaces, stairs

Work Conditions (Environmental) - Heat stress, cold stress, hazardous chemical/waste, radiation work

Work Conditions (Equipment) - Ladders >6 feet, machine/electrical hazards, power tools, protective clothing, respirator use, motor vehicle use, typing/keyboarding

Work Conditions (Personnel Requirements) - Rotating shift work, >8 hours per day, overtime/irregular hours, working alone

Certification Exams - Fissle Material Handler, Respirator User, Testing Designated Position (TDP)

Please Apply Before:

December 19, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. (MST)

Environmental, Safety and Health Statement

Must be familiar with, and comply with all relevant health and safety requirements. Must be knowledgeable of emergency action policies and procedures, methods for reporting/resolving work practices or conditions to available cognizant professionals.

Other Information

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL Overview

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With over 4,300 scientists, researchers and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and develop technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security and environmental missions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Are you passionate about your work and dream of utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions? Do you want to join a dynamic team that solves significant issues for our nation's security? If so, you will want to consider applying for this opportunity.

You could be the Systems Engineer we are seeking to join our dynamic team. You will provide a wide range of engineering activities for the Nuclear Reactor and Systems Engineering Department, supporting the nuclear facility operations within Sandia National Laboratories. You will have opportunities to advance your technical domain, and to fill roles that require increasing levels of responsibility.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Define customer needs, develop design requirements, and generate concepts through production, implementation, and field support.

• Lead engineering projects with multi-disciplinary teams involving electrical, mechanical, systems, quality and nuclear engineers, and nuclear safety analysts.

• Lead elements of the engineering program; design engineering, systems engineering, and configuration management by developing and improving processes and procedures.

• Define, describe, and interpret the basic elements of a quality system, including design, planning, control, and improvement, documentation, quality standards from product and process design through quality cost systems, audit programs, etc.

• Collaborate with the customer and those responsible for developing, testing, and implementing the system and its elements to ensure that customer expectations are met.

• Support a large and very diverse body of legacy hardware, software, and the associated activities and users.

Qualifications We Require

• Bachelor's degree in relevant STEM discipline plus five or more years of relevant experience and/or achievements that demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the job

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Familiarity with DOE nuclear facility programs and processes

• Knowledge of 10CFR830 and applicable DOE orders (e.g., 414.1D, 420.1C, 433.1B, 232.2A, etc.)

• Experience with ASME NQA-1, ANSI/ANS 15.8, ISO-9000 and other engineering codes and standards

• Experience with programming and/or data automation software such as C++, Java, JavaScript, LabVIEW, Python, FORTRAN, and/or Matlab

• Willingness to accept responsibility and take on more than one assignment at a time

• Desire to learn new skills as required and develop expertise in areas that may be unfamiliar

• Active Q clearance

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment, building consensus and resolving issues

• Demonstrated commitment to meeting customer needs and satisfaction

• Strong interpersonal, organization, and planning skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare clearly-written technical reports and briefings

About Our Team

The Nuclear Facility Engineering & Maintenance Department (Org. 1385) provides engineering analysis, design, performance monitoring, configuration management, and maintenance planning and coordination with the goal of ensuring the performance and reliability of the safety-related systems at the nuclear facilities located in Sandia's Technical Area V (TA-V). These nuclear facilities provide combined neutron/gamma and gamma radiation environments for radiation effects testing to support Sandia's Nuclear Weapons Strategic Management Unit stockpile stewardship activities and a variety of external customers. The nuclear facilities include (a) the Annular Core Research Reactor, which is an open-pool reactor that can be operated in a "pulse mode" or a "steady-state mode," (b) the water-based zero-power reactor critical experiments in support of criticality and analytical benchmark data for nuclear power industry issues, (c) the Gamma Irradiation Facility, which utilizes cobalt-60 to provide high-intensity gamma irradiation environments, and (d) the Auxiliary Hot Cell Facility for processing of legacy nuclear and radioactive materials.

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

• Extraordinary co-workers

• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

• Flexible schedules, generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

• These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level security clearance.

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Position Summary:

Convert raw materials into finished products usingestablished procedures and batch formulations. Maintain the highest qualitystandards while operating the equipment and producing batches. Properlyprepare, document and carryout activities associated with receiving raw materials;shipping finished goods and material movement throughout the warehouse andmanufacturing areas. Operate, monitor and maintain Plant Equipment and

Utilities.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately measure and process chemical ingredients using specific tools and equipment per instructions to produce finished products.

• Follow SOP and formulations exactly and record correctly all required information legibly and accurately. Note any comments which may indicate quality concerns.

• Submit Pink Sheetsfor process improvement as appropriate.

• Actively participates in Lean initiatives

• Assure that all work is performed safely in accordance with established safety practices. Ensure the work area is maintained in a clean and orderly manner.

• Understand and follow safe handling procedures for all chemicals.

• Working "off shift" hours will be necessary on an as needed basis.

• Shipping & Receiving - transfer raw materials and finished goods to and from the warehouse storage areas to/from delivery vehicles.

• Collect, review and/or check the accuracy and completeness of all necessary paperwork.

• Ensure that all goods are properly labeled and packaged.

• Carry out operational maintenance on equipment as necessary.

• Maintain a clean and orderly facility.

• Ensure that hazardous materials are stored in designated areas.

• Conduct periodic cycle counts to ensure the accuracy of the inventory.

• Participate in required, periodic training.

Regular working hours for this position are below:

Sunday: 12 PM - 6 AM

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: 6 PM - 6 AM

Thursday/Friday/Saturday: Off

• Hours are subject to change, based on a regular work week

Skills/Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent required, advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry preferred.

• 1 year's Work experience in material processing preferred.

• Must be able to develop a comprehensive knowledge of production, unit operations and trouble shooting.

• Must demonstrate problem solving and math skills

• High level of attention to detail, excellent organization and communication skills

• Proficient using Excel is required; experience with JDE E1 is preferred

• Must be competent in driving a fork truck, or able to become competent within one month.

• Must be able to wear a respirator

• Required to lift 50 pounds

Job Information

Job Title: Light Water Reactor Fuel Performance Expert

Grade: 200/220

Org: Post Irradiation Examinations

Contact: Joshua.Fullmer@inl.gov

Work Location: Idaho Falls, ID (MFC, 4x10 schedule)

This is a multi-level posting

Mission/Vision Statement

Empowering the Nation's Energy Future

Mission: Discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

Vision: INL will change the world's energy future and secure our critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking an associate scientist/staff scientist in the area of post irradiation examination (PIE) of light water reactor nuclear fuel, reporting to the Advanced Post Irradiation Examination (PIE) Department within the Advanced PIE and Characterization Directorate.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert for the PIE of light water reactor (LWR) nuclear fuel at the Materials and Fuels Complex. He/She will work closely with internal and external customers to plan and manage fuel examination campaigns, develop improved examination methods and capabilities, and develop technical partnerships with the nuclear industry.

Additional responsibilities include:

Implements continuous improvement of research capabilities and LWR fuel knowledge, including developing a research program focused on improving instrumentation, data, and analysis capabilities

Actively communicates research results in refereed journals and conference papers

The Instrument Scientist position progresses from junior to senior scientist level. The instrument scientist will typically focus on a single instrument type for several years and develop world-leading expertise and capability in the use of that instrument in characterization and testing of nuclear materials and fuels

Implements the annual strategy for improving their instrument and data analysis capabilities, based on the 10-year vision for science in their instrument area

Pursues professional development opportunities that maintain the highest level of knowledge and proficiency on their instrument(s). Maintains knowledge of the state-of-the art for their instrument and detection capabilities

Ensuring efficient instrument utilization by interacting with other instrument scientists in developing the monthly instrument schedule

Ensures that instrument users are proficient. Participates in training and oversight of internal and external instrument users and Research Associates

Ensures that analysis needs are recorded and clearly understood. Ensures that data and analysis generated by the instruments is of high quality and meets customer and user needs. Ensures that appropriate reference and calibration standards are available and used for analysis as appropriate

Establishes a personal research program focused on continually improving the science performed at MFC through the improvement of data and analysis capabilities. The personal research program includes cooperation with the user community and may require the acquisition of support through development and submittal of proposals to carry out the program

The Instrument Scientist actively publishes, including at least 2 first author refereed journal publications per year

The instrument scientist actively communicates research accomplished on the instrument and instrument improvements to both external and internal laboratory audiences with the goal of enhancing the INL's reputation and building a strong user base for the instrument.

Requirements:

Level 2: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of related experience or Master's Degree and 1 year of experience or Doctorate degree

Level 3: Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience or Master's Degree and 3 years of experience or Doctorate Degree and 2 years of experience

Preferred degree disciplines: Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering or closely related technical field

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males between ages 18 and 25 must register (or must have registered) with the Selective Service System (SSS). This includes U.S. born and naturalized citizens, parolees, undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents, asylum seekers, refugees, and all males with visas of any kind which expired more than 30 days ago. The few individuals who are exempt from this requirement are those on current non-immigrant visas. For more information see www.sss.gov.

Employee Job Functions

Employee Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job position which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.

Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

Lower Body: walking-prolonged, standing-prolonged

Upper Body: twisting, applying torque (arms), pushing/pulling, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

Combined Upper/Lower Body: lifting ability - 50 lbs max, repetitive work

Eyes: visually demanding work, near vision, far vision, depth perception

Ears: speech discrimination, audio alarms

Nose: ability to smell

Facility: stairs

Environmental Conditions: hazardous chemical/waste, radiation work

Equipment: power tools, lasers, respirator use, typing/keyboard

Personnel Requirements:
>8 hrs/day, overtime/irregular hours, working alone

Certification Exams: respirator user

Please Apply Before:

December 17,2018 (Midnight, MST)

Environmental, Safety and Health Statement

Must be familiar with, and comply with all relevant health and safety requirements. Must be knowledgeable of emergency action policies and procedures, methods for reporting/resolving work practices or conditions to available cognizant professionals.

Other Information

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL Overview

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With over 4,300 scientists, researchers and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and develop technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security and environmental missions.

The Idaho Falls Area

Idaho Falls is conveniently situated near many national treasures such as Yellowstone National Park, Teton National Park, Jackson, WY, etc. For more information about the area, please visit www.visitidahofalls.com and www.visitidaho.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Description:

Chief Engineer for programs which provide our customers Digital Instrumentation and Control products for commercial nuclear safety applications including reactor protection systems. This position will operationally report to the LM Commercial Nuclear Systems Chief Engineer, with direct reporting to the LM Energy line of business Chief Engineer.

Candidates must possess demonstrated strong leadership and negotiating skills to execute a large contract with a foreign customer. The position is responsible for supporting the program area in meeting all commitments including technical performance, regulatory compliance, schedule, and cost for this particular contract.

Manages the resource deployment, planning, design, engineering, manpower estimating, production support, and testing of program deliverables, including Digital Instrumentation and Control products for commercial nuclear safety applications including reactor protection systems.

Responsible for technical performance of all technical solutions / project deliverables.

Prepares bid sheets, work packages and supports contract development for follow on contracts.

Must possess a proven ability to lead all aspects of the technical efforts associated design/test of programmable logic/software and hardware for a digital controller.

Must have the experience, drive, and demonstrated capability to lead a team of approximately 80 engineers of varying disciplines and nationalities to provide technical excellence and mission success.

Requires excellent leadership skills and demonstration of all the tenants of Full Spectrum Leadership in previous assignments.

Requires effective task organization and communication skills to lead a team of engineers to design, build, and test a reactor protection system using an FPGA based circuit board design.

Work with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to obtain a Safety Evaluation Report (SER) for the basic design and support regulatory approval from the customer's regulatory authority as well.

Monitor risks to the programs and close existing and future audit gap findings through corrective actions. Continuous assessment and updating staffing needs is also required.

Customer negotiations as required to establish solid exit criteria for deliverable items.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. The successful candidate will be required to communicate technical status and issues internally to program leadership, technical leadership and functional leadership as well as externally to the customer.

Working knowledge of dealing with subcontractors and subcontract technical management is a plus.

Domestic travel will be required; a travel requirement of approximately 50% is needed to support this contract for at least 18 months; some international travel may be required.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is possible for this exciting position.

The Locale: Grand Prairie is part of the "Mid-Cities" region in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex which is in the North Central region of Texas.

Grand Prairie is a suburb of both Dallas and Fort Worth. The region offers a great cost of living combined with a robust economy and a pleasant climate. The Mid-Cities is the suburban region filling the thirty-mile span between Dallas and Fort Worth. These communities include the cities of Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, HEB (Hurst, Euless and Bedford), NRH (North Richland Hills and Richland Hills), Haltom City, Watauga, and Keller, along with multiple other smaller towns such as Trophy Club and Roanoke and together represent more people than either Dallas or Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. in engineering or technical degree

Technical management experience and proven budget management experience

Proven schedule development and implementation experience

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change, identify issues, work with stakeholders to develop solutions

Demonstrated ability as team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with multiple customers

Experience leading large and complex teams

Excellent customer and company interface background

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to make sound technical decisions and drive towards a system design to meet requirements

Ability to make good decisions with limited data

Management skills (planning, cost / schedule control, delegation, etc.)

Must be able to travel

Desired Skills:

Leadership skills (Full Spectrum Leadership characteristics)

Experience with FPGA processors and code

Experience in maturing hardware from development to production

Experience with equipment qualification testing

Experience with traits of a healthy safety culture associated with commercial nuclear projects.

Experience with 10CFR50 Appendix B quality system assocaited with commercial nuclear projects

Experience with commercial grade dedication of safety related products and services

Experience in all program phases and ability to work with teams in all phases

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

job.Qualifications

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where we're engineering a better tomorrow.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Experienced Professional

Reactor Core Mechanical Engineer

Want to work for a Bill Gates company? Our client, located in Bellevue, WA, has Bill Gates as the founder and Chairman of the Board. They are developing a scalable, sustainable, low-carbon and cost-competitive nuclear reactor that would allow all nations to quicken their pace of economic development and reduce poverty. This approach addresses the traditional shortcomings of nuclear power, in terms of safety, cost effectiveness, environmental soundness, and resistance to weapons proliferation.

The Reactor Core Mechanical Engineer is a dedicated position focused on the analysis of the mechanical and structural performance of reactor core system consisting of various removable core assemblies such as fuel assembly, control rod assembly, shield assembly, and reflector assembly. The Reactor Core Mechanical Engineer will work as part of a high functioning team of engineers and scientists focused on developing the core design of next generation sodium cooled fast reactors.

Reactor
Core Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Perform various mechanical analyses of core assemblies and reactor core system to verify that their performance remains within imposed limits
• Establish and maintain documents of analysis results and design solutions
• Develop and apply computer models and methods to demonstrate the mechanical performance of reactor core assemblies
• Integrate multiple aspects of software development process including methodology conceptualization, code verification and validation and documentation, preferably using Python
• Interface with regulators and customers to facilitate code and method approvals
• Work with internally generated test data to validate computer models
• Work with interdisciplinary team of engineers to establish and optimize the core and reactor components design of sodium cooled fast reactor cores consistent with required functional and quality requirements
  *

Reactor Core Mechanical Engineer

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder or Permanent Resident of the U.S.
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from accredited university
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering specifically in the nuclear power industry (will consider someone with less experience if they meet the other requirements)
• Proficient in finite element stress analysis, mechanical analysis methods and commercial mechanical stress analysis modeling tools preferably with ABAQUS Standard and Explicit
• Proficient in computer code development and knowledgeable in modern programming tools on personal computers and code development such as Python, Fortran
• Experience in mechanical analysis of reactor core assemblies; in particular experience with irradiation induced creep and swelling is highly desirable
• Knowledgeable of verification and validation of codes to applicable requirements such as NQA-1
• Working experience with design codes and standards such as ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; in particular experience with high temperature application in Division 5 of Section III
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect with a desire to foster teamwork

Chief Engineer for programs which provide our customers Digital Instrumentation and Control products for commercial nuclear safety applications including reactor protection systems. This position will operationally report to the LM Commercial Nuclear Systems Chief Engineer, with direct reporting to the LM Energy line of business Chief Engineer.

Candidates must possess demonstrated strong leadership and negotiating skills to execute a large contract with a foreign customer. The position is responsible for supporting the program area in meeting all commitments including technical performance, regulatory compliance, schedule, and cost for this particular contract.

Manages the resource deployment, planning, design, engineering, manpower estimating, production support, and testing of program deliverables, including Digital Instrumentation and Control products for commercial nuclear safety applications including reactor protection systems.

Responsible for technical performance of all technical solutions / project deliverables.

Prepares bid sheets, work packages and supports contract development for follow on contracts.

Must possess a proven ability to lead all aspects of the technical efforts associated design/test of programmable logic/software and hardware for a digital controller.

Must have the experience, drive, and demonstrated capability to lead a team of approximately 80 engineers of varying disciplines and nationalities to provide technical excellence and mission success.

Requires excellent leadership skills and demonstration of all the tenants of Full Spectrum Leadership in previous assignments.

Requires effective task organization and communication skills to lead a team of engineers to design, build, and test a reactor protection system using an FPGA based circuit board design.

Work with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to obtain a Safety Evaluation Report (SER) for the basic design and support regulatory approval from the customer's regulatory authority as well.

Monitor risks to the programs and close existing and future audit gap findings through corrective actions. Continuous assessment and updating staffing needs is also required.

Customer negotiations as required to establish solid exit criteria for deliverable items.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. The successful candidate will be required to communicate technical status and issues internally to program leadership, technical leadership and functional leadership as well as externally to the customer.

Working knowledge of dealing with subcontractors and subcontract technical management is a plus.

Domestic travel will be required; a travel requirement of approximately 50% is needed to support this contract for at least 18 months; some international travel may be required.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is possible for this exciting position.

The Locale: Grand Prairie is part of the "Mid-Cities" region in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex which is in the North Central region of Texas. Grand Prairie is a suburb of both Dallas and Fort Worth. The region offers a great cost of living combined with a robust economy and a pleasant climate. The Mid-Cities is the suburban region filling the thirty-mile span between Dallas and Fort Worth. These communities include the cities of Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, HEB (Hurst, Euless and Bedford), NRH (North Richland Hills and Richland Hills), Haltom City, Watauga, and Keller, along with multiple other smaller towns such as Trophy Club and Roanoke and together represent more people than either Dallas or Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. in engineering or technical degree

Technical management experience and proven budget management experience

Proven schedule development and implementation experience

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change, identify issues, work with stakeholders to develop solutions

Demonstrated ability as team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with multiple customers

Experience leading large and complex teams

Excellent customer and company interface background

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to make sound technical decisions and drive towards a system design to meet requirements

Ability to make good decisions with limited data

Management skills (planning, cost / schedule control, delegation, etc.)

Must be able to travel

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Leadership skills (Full Spectrum Leadership characteristics)

Experience with FPGA processors and code

Experience in maturing hardware from development to production

Experience with equipment qualification testing

Experience with traits of a healthy safety culture associated with commercial nuclear projects.

Experience with 10CFR50 Appendix B quality system assocaited with commercial nuclear projects

Experience with commercial grade dedication of safety related products and services

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Chief Engineer / Nuclear Reactor Safety Systems Save JobRemove

About This Role:

The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University is seeking highly qualified applicants for a TRIGA Mark II Nuclear Reactor Supervisor.

Why Join Us:

The department has 30 faculty members with annual research expenditures of approximately $5M per year and over 1000 undergraduate and graduate students. More information may be found at http://www.mne.ksu.edu. The College of Engineering is located on the main Kansas State University campus in Manhattan, Kansas. Manhattan is a vibrant family –oriented city in the scenic Flint hills. It is the cultural and business hub of a tri-county area community of over 200,000 residents (see http://www.manhattan.org). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is building the $1.25B National Bio and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, adjacent to the campus, which is expected to be fully operational by 2022-23

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion in every sector of the institution. The university actively seeks individuals whose commitments and contributions will advance the University's dedication to the Principles of Community.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Requirements:

• Two years of technical training beyond high school

• Ability to successfully obtain USNRC Senior Reactor Operator license for KSU TRIGA Mark II Nuclear Reactor within one year of employment start date.

• Applicants must meet the criteria in ANSI/ANS-15.4 Selection, Training and Qualification of Personnel for Research Reactors, and successfully obtain medical certification per 10 CFR 55 Subpart C, in addition to successfully passing the written examination and operating tasks per 10 CFR 55 Subpart E.

• Ability to obtain unescorted access for KSU TRIGA Mark II Nuclear Reactor (training, exam, and background check) within six months of start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Nuclear Science and Engineering or a closely–related field and five years of relevant work experience.

• Has previously held unescorted access and a USNRC Senior Reactor Operator license at a research or power reactor.

• Significant reactor operating experience, experience in supervision, and basic knowledge of radiation protection.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of Interest

• Resume

• Contact information for four references

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Salary Range/ Pay Rate:

$34,760 - $59,080 ($16.71 - $28.40)

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.

Advertised: 20 Nov 2018 Central Standard Time

Applications close:

Overview:

II-VI EpiWorks is seeking an MOCVD Epitaxial Engineer to support its 24×7 semiconductor manufacturing operations. This position supports the MOCVD growth processes and equipment within the company's ISO 9001:2008 Quality system. This position requires support of operations in off hours and weekends. Flexibility of work schedule will be required in order to sustain 24×7 manufacturing.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with Operations and Quality groups to enable high volume wafer delivery

• Sustain qualified epitaxial processes in a 24×7 manufacturing environment.

• Calibration and setup of growth processes on MOCVD tools

• Monitoring and support of production campaigns

• Yield Monitoring and reactor utilization tracking

• Operations support

• Logistics support

• Provide technical support and team member training as needed.

• Work with MOCVD Process Engineers to support reactor qualifications and new process development.

• Provide engineering analysis of MOCVD growth processes and production workflow to:

• Improve cycle time and throughput

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks.

• Improve Quality

• Reduce costs and waste

• Improve operator efficiency

Requirements Include:

• B.S or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Material Sciences, or similar field

• Solid State Device Physics background in RF and Optoelectronic devices

• 3+ years' experience in a 24×7 production environment preferred

• Experience under ISO 9001 Quality Management System

• Experience with SPC, Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing

• Experience with statistical software packages

• Proficient with MS Office Software

• Knowledge of SQL preferred

• Excellent communication skills

Interested candidates should apply here.