Human Factors Engineer 16333
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Job Description
Location:Amarillo TX
Job Title: Human Factors Engineer
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: PE Program Support
Job Specialty: Industrial Engineering
What Youll Do
Design objects facilities and environments to optimize human wellbeing and overall system performance applying theory principles and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology. Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the use of technology.
Tasks
- Evaluate human work systems using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability cost quality safety and performance
- Collect data through direct observation of operations
- Conduct interviews of operators and customers to collect information on topics such as requirements needs fatigue ergonomics or interfaces
- Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomic activities such as testing investigation or validation
- Conduct training on principals of human factors for engineers responsible for design of processes facilities tooling and testers and other human work systems
- Recommend workplace changes to improve safety usability and performance
Knowledge
- Human behavior and performance
- Individual differences in ability personality and interests
- Learning and motivation
- Psychological research methods
- Practical application of engineering science and technology whichincludes applying principles techniques procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
- Design techniques tools and principles
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Topnotch dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Worklife balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 4years of relevant experience with typical engineering/science experience ranging from 6to 10years
- OR a Masters degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 2years of relevant experience
- OR a PhD in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
- There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years postgraduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript
- Beyond 4 years from graduation engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire
- In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related science 2 years jobrelated and at least 1 year nuclear experience or a DOE 426.2 alternative)
- DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment
- In the interim newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities (Ref. DOE O 426.2
Preferred Job Requirements
- Background in human systems integration
Why Pantex
Notes
Pantex is a drugfree workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a preplacement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sexual orientation gender identity age religion national origin ancestry genetic information disability or veteran status.
Employment Type
Full Time
