Nuclear Facilities Engineer - Shift Technical Engineer

Position: Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3/4 - Shift Technical Engineer
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer level 3 or level 4, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.  Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.*
* ** Join a fast paced and performance-focused team supporting nuclear operations in defense of our nation!*
* ** The Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division Essential Balance of Plant Group (PFE-EBP) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking multiple experienced Nuclear Facility Engineers to be part of a brand-new Shift Technical Engineering Team, a mission-critical team that will support 24/7 operations at the TA-55 Plutonium Facility.*
* ** This position will work rotating 12-hour shifts aligned with the TA-55 Operations Center.*
* ** Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 ($125,200 - $211,300)*
* ** As a Shift Technical Engineer (STE), you will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient day-to-day operations of the Plutonium Facility. You will provide broad technical expertise and input to the Operations Center and will also interface with Programmatic Groups, Maintenance Groups, and others to help ensure accomplishment of the LANL mission. You will provide proactive support to ensure Technical Safety Requirements, including Limiting Conditions of Operation and Documented Safety Analyses, are met.

You will also act as the first point of contact for technical and operating challenges that arise during ongoing construction activities at the plutonium facility.*
* ** Nuclear Facilities Engineer 4 ($150,300 - $260,800)*
* ** In addition to the description above, engineers in this position will have broad cross-discipline expertise (mechanical, electrical, structural, chemical), will have a core understanding of operation in a nuclear facility, and will provide mentorship and leadership to peers.*
* ** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Demonstrated technical experience in an operating facility (e.g. nuclear facility, power plants, industrial facilities, etc.).

+ Demonstrated familiarity with the design and operation of standard facility equipment to include pumps, motors, HVAC systems, diesel generators, electrical distribution systems, etc.

+ Understanding of facility instrumentation and control systems.

+ Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.

+ Demonstrated experience assisting with preparing technical reports and studies as part of establishing and maintaining Technical Baseline for new and existing facility structural systems.

+ Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical issues to a broad audience.

+ Ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and written with management, customers, peers, and craft personnel.

+ Ability to work independently with minimal guidance for assigned tasks.

+ Demonstrated experience interfacing and coordinating with stakeholders on technical matters.

+ To  be considered for the position, please submit a detailed cover letter  addressing how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications.

Additional

Job Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 4:

+ Demonstrated ability to mentor peers

+ Demonstrated ability troubleshooting complex problems and leading multi-discipline teams to success.

+ Demonstrated broad cross-discipline experience in operating facilities (mechanical, electrical, structural, chemical, etc.)

+ Demonstrated experience with facility instrumentation and control systems.

** Education/Experience at lower level:
** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

** Education/Experience at higher level:
** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

This position may be subject to DOE O 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. The DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the…