Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a Senior Test/Operations Engineer to support ongoing projects in the Oak Ridge TN area.
L&A is a womanowned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOEs nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highestcaliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the wellbeing of employees the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence seek opportunities to engage in missioncritical work and consistently exceed expectations apply now to join our professional family.
The Senior Test/Operations Engineer will perform a broad range of activities to support the overall Y12 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 APMOs ability to understand and monitor the implementation of the M&O Contractors testing program leading to readiness and commissioning of the facility. This understanding allows for compliancebased and performancebased perspectives in determining the adequacy of the Contractors testing commissioning and readiness program requirements and the effectiveness of implementation in these areas.
The contractor shall be a member of the Y12 APMO Operations and Security Staff operating under the general guidance of the Y12 APMO Operations and Security Division Director which may include support to other areas outside of testing/commissioning.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Responsibilities include: Working under limited management direction the Senior Test/Operations Engineer:
Serves as Y12 APMOs subject matter expert on testing of mechanical piping/process systems gloveboxes electrical systems and HVAC systems.
Serves as Y12 APMOs subject matter expert on commissioning and readiness of nuclear facilities (i.e. DOE O 425.1 D or NRC CFR requirements).
Reviews and evaluates the contractors 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 purposes.
Provides technical guidance responses and support for chemical processes mechanical engineering electrical systems piping/process systems gloveboxes compressed air HVAC testing related questions and issues presented by management and internal staff.
Plans and performs assessments as directed by management. Reviews progress evaluates results and recommends changes to processes and procedures.
Determines and pursues 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.
Ensures assigned work is performed in accordance with Y12 APMO requirements
Provides support and oversight of other areas within the Y12 APMO Operations and Security purview as requested
Produces high quality written assessment reports with minimal to no revisions
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 4 year Bachelors of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college in Engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). If the individual does not possess a professional engineering degree the following may be considered:
Current Professional Engineer (P.E. registration in one of the relevant disciplines from any U.S. State or Territory
Past Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification/license issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in accordance with 10 CFR Part 55
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 10 years experience in engineering or nuclear operations related position preferably test/system/operations engineer (including minimum of 2 years in a supervisory/leadership position) at a DOE/NRC regulated facility.
Demonstrated experience as a test/operations engineer or nuclear operations at a major commercial industrial or nuclear facility with a strong background in process and facility related systems (i.e. HVAC Compressed Air electrical chemical processes etc.
Demonstrated experience in the commissioning restart or readiness activities of nuclear facilities (i.e. DOE O 425.1 D or NRC CFR requirments).
Demonstrated experience in the design operation and maintenance of facility related process and mechanical/electrical systems.
Indepth knowledge of principles and practices related to testing process systems mechanical engineering/design glovebox design/operation HVAC systems electrical systems piping systems and commissioning of nuclear facilities regulated by DOE/NRC.
Background with process system design and operation including piping and instrument diagrams and equipment data sheets that incorporate the applicable design requirements including nuclear safety requirements.
Knowledge of instrumentation and distributed control systems is also desired.
Individuals must be able to read and understand prints and process piping diagrams
Experience with commercial nuclear plant or nuclear facility test programs (to include component system and/or integrated testing) regulated by DOE/NRC
Experience with evaluation and resolution of mechanical engineering related project and code issues (e.g. ASME/ANSI/IBC).
Prior experience with NQA1 requirements.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience preparing and presenting reports including assessments.
Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience as a senior system/test/operations engineer at nuclear facilities or commercial nuclear plants
Experience as a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO)
Experience and knowledge of Bechtel National Inc. (BNI) procedures programs and processes.
Experience leading complex projects and largescale projects
Experience supporting or leading Operational Readiness Reviews (ORRs) or Operational Readiness Assessment Teams (ORATs)
LOCATION Oak Ridge TN
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects managements assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SALARY AND BENEFITS As an L&A employee you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental) 401K plan and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee you will have access to inhouse training career pathing mentoring award programs tuition reimbursement and much more.
L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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