Manufacturing Development Technologist

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-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

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As our Manufacturing Development Technologist, you will lead and support fuel development and manufacturing operations by interpreting technical requirements, guiding process execution.

On-site in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office

• Serve as a lead operator for fuel development and manufacturing processes, working with high-temperature furnace systems, glovebox operations, and other fuel processing equipment.
• Support installation, on/off-site testing, and calibration schedules of assigned equipment.
• Assist with analyzing and resolving development/manufacturing issues.
• Provide feedback on system behaviors, facility requirements and functionality relative to operations.
• Serve as an area lead for fuel development/manufacturing operations, ensuring physical and radiological safety for assigned areas.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and equipment specifications relative to functionality, installation and operation to ensure effective process execution.
• Mentor and train new operators.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for area change management efforts including respective area owners, engineering, project controls, environmental health & safety and management.
• Act as the point of contact for assigned process areas.
• Support generation and revision of operating and technical procedures for assigned areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A High School diploma/GED is required. An associate’s degree in a related field is preferred and may substitute for experience.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of related experience is required.
• Must have extensive experience in fuel handling operations; to include high-temperature furnace and glovebox operations.
• Must possess demonstrable ability to trouble-shoot and resolve complex process issues.
• Must be proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Must be highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Must be able to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely written and verbal communication.
• Must possess a strong…