Nuclear Systems Engineer 4

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management. The Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL’s 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio— the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory’s history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning. A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL’s assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently. The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio. The Facilities & Infrastructure Operations (F&IO) Division is responsible for operating and maintaining PNNL’s buildings, grounds, and utilities. The F&IO team includes plant engineering, fabrication, craft services, duplicating and mail services, facility program support, relocations, and receiving. F&IO is home to approximately 363 staff including more than 250 bargaining unit (union) staff. The 325 Radiological Process Laboratory (325RPL) Senior System Engineer is responsible for maintaining the configuration and operational state of the 325RPL systems, structures, and components. This role provides crucial technical expertise in engineering and configuration management for the 325RPL systems.

Requirements

BS/BA and 7+ years of relevant work experience -OR- MS/MA and 5+ years of relevant work experience
U.S. Citizenship
Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering preferred.
At least 10 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 4 years in DOE nuclear, commercial nuclear, or US Navy nuclear operations.
Knowledge of facilities engineering design, construction practices, building codes, and standards.
Expertise in DOE Orders on Facility Safety, Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities, and Conduct of Operations.
Experience working in an NQA-1 environment.
Qualifications as a System Engineer, Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) Evaluator, and/or Emergency Response Organization member.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare work planning documents in line with organizational work control procedures and DOE O 433.1, including necessary permits and the development of work steps and resource scheduling. Collaborate with system engineers to ensure appropriate work scope and post-maintenance testing.
Assist in the development and maintenance of procedures for normal, abnormal, and emergency system operations, including surveillance procedures, predictive and preventive maintenance methods, and FMEA documents.
Maintain Maximo asset/component lists, equipment labeling, and key drawings.
Support the 325RPL Management Core Team to maintain a culture of technical excellence and leadership.
Perform short- and long-term scheduling of corrective and preventive work activities.
Conduct Periodic System and Program Assessments.
Provide daily direction to facility staff in areas such as: Building modifications Review of working documents (e.g., project planning documents, facility modification permits, engineering change notices) Verification of the operational status of building systems
Qualify as a member of the Building Emergency Response Organization.
Assist ongoing construction projects to extend the operational life of the facility and serve as the primary system engineer for critical structures, systems, and components.
Act as a resource for maintenance planning related to nuclear facility operations.
Use innovative methods to determine long-term scope, schedule, cost estimates, and input to 325RPL work planning.
Integrate operations and planning to support long-term nuclear facility operations.
Lead interdisciplinary teams, identify high-risk issues, and develop solutions consistent with TSR and DSA guidelines.
Articulate strategic requirements for nuclear facility operations, requiring excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Manage projects with minimal conflicts to schedule, procedures, or policy implementation.

Benefits

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support.
Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match.
Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

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