Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer

Duke Energy•Seneca, SC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is the advancing level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with even greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressing complex and varied. ONS is seeking a Component Engineer for the Maintenance Support Engineer Team. This position will manage assigned mechanical components to ensure a high level of equipment reliability and compliance with existing programs and commitments. Ideal candidate will have experience and expertise in Turbine/Generator operation, support systems, and secondary side plant operation. This position will report to the Maintenance Support Engineering Manager and have the following duties for assigned components: Serve as the site subject matter for the Station Monitor and trending equipment performance Interface with vendors to ensure repairs and refurbishments are properly managed Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues Coordinate cross functionally with other departments (such as Design, Maintenance & Operations) to ensure concerns, schedules, budgeting and related issues are properly managed Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained for NRC and industry standards Evaluate Fleet Operating Experience and industry learnings to improve Component performance Evaluate Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive (PdM) program performance and recommend performance based adjustments

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Not Technology) from an ABET accredited program.
A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
1 year of nuclear power experience
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience and expertise in Turbine/Generator operation, support systems, and secondary side plant operation.
10 years or more of direct Component experience
Extensive experience with machine vibration analysis and signature interpretation
Registration as a Professional Engineer
Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Experience in the utility industry
Commercial Nuclear Plant experience

Responsibilities

Manage assigned mechanical components to ensure a high level of equipment reliability and compliance with existing programs and commitments.
Serve as the site subject matter for the Station
Monitor and trending equipment performance
Interface with vendors to ensure repairs and refurbishments are properly managed
Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues
Coordinate cross functionally with other departments (such as Design, Maintenance & Operations) to ensure concerns, schedules, budgeting and related issues are properly managed
Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained for NRC and industry standards
Evaluate Fleet Operating Experience and industry learnings to improve Component performance
Evaluate Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive (PdM) program performance and recommend performance based adjustments