Packaging Test Engineer (ANST Level III)

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The function of this position is to serve as a subject matter expert for leak testing and for the design, use, and maintenance of fissile material shipping packages and onsite storage containers. The function includes design consultation, regulatory interpretation, user assistance, development/performance of leak testing procedures, and package safety basis development.

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 with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. OR MS in Engineering/Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science.
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).
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred.
Experience in the design/fabrication/testing/certification of packages and knowledge of DOT/NNSA/NRC requirements for packaging and transportation and storage of hazardous and radioactive materials.
ASNT NDT Lvl III Leak Tester certification

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical interface with customers and team members, e.g. CNS, NNSA, and other Nuclear Security Enterprise sites, to respond to regulatory and technical inquiries regarding the use of DOT, NRC, and NNSA containers
Maintain up-to-date awareness training on changes to transportation and packaging regulations and policies from NRC/NNSA/DOT guides, manuals, and orders and ensure that changes for affected packages are implemented in a timely manner
Provide technical review and comment of package specific procedures for loading, unloading, handling, use, storage, and maintenance of packages used to transport hazardous materials.
Review and approve shop floor routings for certified containers
Provide technical support for: system requirements documents; new package designs or modifications to existing designs; design reviews; issue and configuration control of all design documents, procedures, and specifications; issuance, evaluation, and resolution of any design change requests, deviations and non-conformances
Provide technical input and review to Safety Analysis Reports for Packaging, Transportation Systems Risk Assessments and applications for renewal of Offsite Transportation Certificates, Offsite Transportation Directions, and Certificates of Compliance
Provide technical support for container design documentation, procurement specifications, first article evaluations, testing, and requests for quotations for new fabrication
Ability to pass and maintain ASNT NDT Level 3 Leak Testing Certification
Conduct advanced pressure change and mass spectrometer leak detection tests and operate and maintain leak detection equipment
Develop, qualify, and approve leak testing procedures
Supervise and train level I/II leak testing personnel