Nuclear Facility Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Facility Engineer to work in our MFC's Fuel Conditioning Facility department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC facility with every Friday off. You will report to the director.

Apply engineering principles for assigned nuclear facility (structure, system and component) and experiment infrastructure through analysis, design, fabrication, installation, configuration management, and operational performance support activities. Provide oversight, guidance, and stewardship of facility and experiment infrastructure and processes which enables research, development, and demonstration of nuclear science and technologies.

Responsibilities Include:

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  Evaluate, design, maintain, modify, install, and test facility systems and process support systems. Ensure continued operational readiness of assigned systems, structures and components and support.

  
  
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  Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operational practices that violate safety regulations and laws or could jeopardize safe operations.

  
  
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  Develop and write sophisticated procedures for the modification and/or operation of facility, equipment, and processes.

  
  
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  Review occurrences to obtain data for use in design of preventive measures.

  
  
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  Direct operating or maintenance activities of nuclear facility to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.

  
  
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  Determine optimum configuration for experiments, perform analysis to demonstrate compliance with safety limits.

  
  
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  Develop, ensure adequacy of, and maintain configuration management and the technical baseline of multiple systems and component groups.

  
  
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  Support facility operations, maintenance personnel, and project personnel to ensure assigned process systems and equipment are operated, maintained, & modified to meet operational & research needs within the system applicable baseline, & applicable standards.

  
  
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  Document experiment requirements and operating information. Support design reviews for various experiments and experiment loops.

  
  

Minimum Requirements:

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  Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET accredited institution and 14 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science in mechanical engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET accredited institution and 8 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in mechanical engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET accredited institution and 6 years of relevant experience.

  
  
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  This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

  
  

The ideal candidate will possess:

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  A Master's in Nuclear Engineering with at least 10 years' experience

  
  
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  Experience working in MFC's Fuel Conditioning Facility (FCF)

  
  
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  Experience providing operational and engineering support to the EBR-II Driver Fuel Treatment Program in FCF

  
  
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  Experience leading engineering teams

  
  
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  Demonstrated mentoring and training of junior engineers

  
  
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  Expertise in the operation and maintenance of components associated with the EBR-II Fuel Treatment Program, such as the high temperature vacuum atmosphere furnaces, such as the casting furnace, and cathode processor.

  
  

Job Information:

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  The pay range for this position is $134,124 - $275,136. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

  
  

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

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