Associate Director Infrastructure Operations

What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology plus 6 Years Experience. An advanced degree may be substituted for related experience (MS 1-2 yrs. Or PhD 1-3 yrs.). In applicable status a PE license will be accepted in lieu of a 4 yr. engineering degree. You are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values:

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Prolonged experience with industrial machinery in one or more of the following areas:
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Environment, Metal Fabrication, Machine Design, Maintenace, or Reliability
• Support equipment designs, improvements, field troubleshooting, and equipment repairs
• Evaluate mechanical systems toward applicable Maintainability, Mechanical standards, Industrial safety requirements, Nuclear Criticality Safety Criteria, Human Factors, Installation cost and schedule constraints
• Oversee field work including new installations, integration into existing systems, and troubleshooting
• Project Management experience - capital appropriations, cost, schedule.
• Managing mechanical craft resources

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Mechanical Engineer, in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include:

• Design and maintenance of nuclear fuel fabrication plant manufacturing equipment
• Design mechanical systems that satisfy applicable mechanical standards, human factors, installation/cost, and maintenance best practices.
• Oversee field work including new installations, integration into existing systems, and troubleshooting as required.
• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
• Consults with engineering staff and technicians/craft to ensure compliance with design specifications and plant or industry standards.
• Apply advanced techniques in CAD and incorporate standard design applications.
• Start up, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of process and production equipment and associated facilities and support systems.
• Support of 24/7 fuel manufacturing facility in engineering projects and maintenance.

The candidate will be required to learn existing plant systems and support improvement projects and maintenance activities at a facility with highly automated chemical processing and assembly equipment. This position requires occasional/sporadic travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low‑carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value‑added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low‑carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad.

Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future:

Discover Richland:

Framatome’s Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety‑sensitive and pre‑employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

The range of base salary for the position is between $106,000 - $144,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits…