Reactor Training Engineer (Associate)
Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
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Job Summary
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust Empowerment and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nations naval nuclear reactors and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navys submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
Job Description
The Reactor Training Engineer trains Naval personnel to be nuclear plant operators utilizing reactors and state-of-the-art simulators. It is an accelerated leadership development opportunity in one of the most prestigious programs in the world. This unique position provides hands-on nuclear plant operations experience while building a repertoire of leadership skills. Individuals will lead Naval students in a training environment to fulfill the mission of the program to train sailors on the fundamental principles of safe nuclear operations which prepares them for service on submarines and aircraft carriers. The impact of this leadership position is to ensure that the nuclear powered fleet is fully staffed with the best trained operators in the world. Individuals in this position will qualify as a nuclear plant supervisor providing participants with an opportunity to combine technical skills with interpersonal skills.
While assigned to the Moored Training Ships as a trainee and staff instructor rotating shift work is addition to advanced development opportunities this position offers incentive bonuses and while working rotating shift work a rotating shift pay differential.
The Reactor Training Engineer will complete technical training and plant qualification responsibilities in an expeditious manner. The initial qualification is a 15-month training program. The first six months consists of classroom instruction conducted by Navy instructors at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command. The subjects include Mathematics Electrical Engineering Radiological Fundamentals Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Chemistry Materials Physics Reactor Dynamics and Reactor Plant Operations. The remaining nine months consists of on-the-job training including some classroom and small group instructions at the Moored Training Ships Site. Upon qualification as a nuclear plant supervisor the Reactor Training Engineer will continue with advanced qualifications and technical training along with their duties as an instructor.
Additional Requirements:
Strong academic record minimum 3.2 grade point average
Leadership abilities
Strong communication skills
Ability to work a rotational shift assignment
U. S. Citizen
Ability to obtain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelors degree in engineering science or technical related field from an accredited college or university
Preferred Skills
BS Degree in Nuclear Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering Materials Engineering Marine Engineering Radiation Health Engineering Engineering Physics or Physics.
Strong academics in core engineering courses (e.g. calculus thermodynamics electrical/electronics physics materials dynamics statics chemistry).
Ability to effectively communicate in a shipboard/prototype and instructional environments (e.g. express ideas in a clear concise and logical manner; impart technical knowledge in an instructional environment; ability to provide clear and understandable verbal orders (face-to-face and over an announcing system) in a shipboard/prototype environment and casualty situations.
Teaming (able to effectively work with a diverse group of personnel including Navy professional and represented/union personnel).
Problem solving (adept at applying academic skills/knowledge to solve practical technical problems).
Action oriented (e.g. accepts challenges; can-do/proactive approach; self-critical).
Sustained performance in high pressure situations.
Demonstrated leadership abilities in guiding individuals and groups.
Compensation and Benefits
- Health Dental Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Pay Range
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC (FMP) a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory Kenneth A. Kesselring Site and Naval Reactors Facility and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology provided technical support and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nations submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers scientists technicians and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex religion national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other criteria protected by federal state or local law.
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