Lifting Engineer (16967)

What Youll Do

Develop high-quality lifting plans and evaluate lifting activities to ensure the safe efficient and compliant execution of heavy lifting projects. Provide technical support to lifting activities through interpreting technical diagrams applying engineering principles and providing technical advice on lifting operations. Cooperatively work as a member of integrated project teams with the Project Engineer other disciplines outside contractors construction forces customers and management.

Responsibilities include planning organizing and working closely with maintenance and operation teams on ongoing lifting activities. Defining standards for and participating in the monitoring and assessment of lifting operations. Promoting a continuous improvement culture within the team by recommending improvements in procedures and work practices. Providing technical advice on matters pertaining to lifting operations deviations or non-compliance. Providing support to Maintenance Teams as necessary in the detail and execution of preventative and corrective maintenance activities on lifting equipment. This position requires self-motivation and skills in understanding and application of lifting principles theories and concepts. Working knowledge of other related disciplines and how those disciplines interface with lifting systems is also required.

What You Can Expect

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science Chemistry Physics or related from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico the Washington Accord or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND 2 years of relevant MS in Engineering /Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science.
• Experience creating engineering lift packages for industrial lifts
• Experience sizing and specifying lifting equipment
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
  • 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
  • 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
  • 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD

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).DOE 426.2A 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 426.2A)

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico the Washington Accord or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET
• A Professional Engineering License (PE)
• 5 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience with engineering calculations/analysis associated with lifting equipment design (structural analysis static calculations etc.)
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems hydraulics and control systems related to lifting equipment
• Knowledgeable in respective technical standards principles theories concepts and techniques
• Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines customers and stakeholders
• Ability to follow procedures and work within a rigorous work process
• Ability to estimate plan and track progress for preparation of discipline deliverables
• Good written and oral communications skills
  

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