Technical Staff

Oak Ridge, TN

Technical Staff

Associate

Senior Specialist

Core Engineering

• Provides engineering support for materials and component testing and examination activities, including development of examination and testing methodologies, and procuring and maintaining required equipment and facilities.
• Provides technical expertise for test and inspection operational support, budget preparation, procedure development, training, and analysis of job hazards.
• Provides technical support for a variety of nondestructive and destructive examination processes, including mechanical testing, digital microscopy, ultrasonic, and dynamic testing techniques.
• Develops material evaluation specifications involving laboratory processes and techniques such as metallography, mechanical testing, and failure analysis.
• Manages projects periodically to plan and implement new test processes and equipment upgrades.
• Provides engineering support for new process design, facility alterations and modifications, new equipment installation, and environmental and safety concerns.
• Provides and maintains design, specification, procurement requirements, certification, and traceability of test equipment and instruments.
• Participates in operational safety reviews to analyze hazards associated with testing and examination activities. Identifies engineering and/or administrative controls necessary to protect workers from the identified hazards.
• Prepares safety and administrative documentation required to obtain the necessary authorization to perform new or revised testing and examination operations.
• Assigned activities require daily access to numerous nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.

• Provides engineering support for materials and component testing and examination activities, including development of examination and testing methodologies, and procuring and maintaining required equipment and facilities.
• Provides technical expertise for test and inspection operational support, budget preparation, procedure development, training, and analysis of job hazards.
• Provides technical support for a variety of nondestructive and destructive examination processes, including mechanical testing, digital microscopy, ultrasonic, and dynamic testing techniques.
• Develops material evaluation specifications involving laboratory processes and techniques such as metallography, mechanical testing, and failure analysis.
• Manages projects periodically to plan and implement new test processes and equipment upgrades.
• Provides engineering support for new process design, facility alterations and modifications, new equipment installation, and environmental and safety concerns.
• Provides and maintains design, specification, procurement requirements, certification, and traceability of test equipment and instruments.
• Participates in operational safety reviews to analyze hazards associated with testing and examination activities. Identifies engineering and/or administrative controls necessary to protect workers from the identified hazards.
• Prepares safety and administrative documentation required to obtain the necessary authorization to perform new or revised testing and examination operations.
• Assigned activities require daily access to numerous nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science discipline.
• OR Master's degree in engineering or physical science discipline.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

• Knowledge of manufacturing and Y-12 organizational policies, configuration and document control procedures, and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS).
• Knowledge of a range of principles, theories, professional competencies, work methods, and knowledge of other job specialties and functions.
• Interacts with senior management and externally to achieve organizational goals.
• Exercises significant supervision and provides leadership through expert…