Sr. Test Engineer

Overview

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Sr. Test Engineer
to contribute to our mission supporting our work at
APMO in Oak Ridge, TN.

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The Senior Test/Operations Engineer will perform a broad range of activities to support the overall Y-12 APMO Operations and Security oversight efforts within the specialized areas of testing, mechanical/chemical processes, commissioning and readiness of nuclear facilities. The functions and expertise provided by the Senior Test/Operations Engineer ensures APMO’s ability to understand and monitor the implementation of the M&O Contractor’s testing program leading to readiness and commissioning of the facility.

This understanding allows for compliance-based and performance-based perspectives in determining the adequacy of the Contractor’s testing, commissioning and readiness program requirements and the effectiveness of implementation in these areas.

The contractor shall be a member of the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security Staff operating under the general guidance of the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security Division Director which may include support to other areas outside of testing/commissioning.

• Work under limited management direction;
• Serve as Y-12 APMO's subject matter expert on testing of mechanical, piping/process systems, glove boxes, electrical systems and HVAC systems;
• Serve as Y-12 APMO's subject matter expert on commissioning and readiness of nuclear facilities (i.e. DOE O 425.1 D or NRC CFR requirements);
• Review and evaluate the contractor’s implementation of the testing program (to include field testing), technical products, and records to ensure they contain and conform to appropriate quality requirements and are technically accurate and complete for their intended purpose;
• Provide technical guidance, responses, and support for chemical processes, mechanical engineering, electrical systems, piping/process systems, glove boxes, compressed air, HVAC, testing related questions, and issues presented by management and internal staff;
• Plan and perform assessments as directed by management;
• Reviews progress, evaluates results, and recommends changes to processes and procedures;
• Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results;
• These assignments may include frequent interface with the M&O Contractors and oversight activities during normal and outside of normal working hours,
• Provide support and oversight of other areas within the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security purview, as requested; and
• Produce high quality written assessment reports with minimal to no revisions.

• Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college in Engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) with at least 4 years of relevant experience is required; or current Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in one of the relevant disciplines from any U.S. State and/or Territory, past Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification/license issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in accordance with 10 CFR Part 55 is considered equivalent.