Supervisor, Refueling & Remote Handling

NuScale Power, LLC • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

The Refueling and Remote Handling (RnRH) Supervisor leads a group of engineers that is responsible for the design and analysis of remotely operated tools and equipment for fuel and reactor module handling operations. These operations include remote disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of vessels and internals during reactor refueling activities, and involves remote underwater handling of nuclear fuel and other radioactive materials. The mission of the group is to provide efficient, safe, and reliable tools, equipment and processes that ensure refueling outage performance objectives are achieved. The group interacts with the nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) design groups, the reactor building (RXB) design groups, plant operations, regulatory affairs, QA, and other internal teams to ensure applicable requirements are met and interfaces are accounted for in the design.

Requirements

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or directly related Engineering field is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience in managing complex refueling and remote handling projects/product development and/or managing large nuclear projects with high degrees of complexity and multiple interfaces is required.
• Experience with design and manufacturing development of complex handling equipment for large critical components in tight tolerance applications is required.
• Prior supervisory experience is required.
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice To Haves

• A professional engineer license registration or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with remote, underwater, or automated applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of professionals and provides assistance on technical work in line with project goals.
• Responsible for the development of engineering deliverables that communicate the design and technical aspects of refueling and remote handling systems.
• Develops material handling processes to support remote refueling of the NuScale reactor module.
• Responsible for the design and analyses of refueling and remote handling equipment in a unique combination of underwater and potentially radioactive environment.
• Works closely with NSSS design groups to develop component alignment features that ensure repeatability and reliability of refueling and automated remote handling systems.
• Incorporates cutting edge hydraulic, mechanical and electrical technology and control systems in remote tooling design to ensure precision operations.
• Participates in the development of overall objectives of the group and supports the development of project work breakdown structures and schedules.
• Participates in establishing and maintaining commercial relationships with external design organizations to achieve the mission of the group.
• Understands and applies sound approaches and standards for solving technical problems in applicable discipline, and leads cross‐functional projects within areas of responsibility.
• Evaluates personnel performance, administers counseling and conducts annual performance reviews.
• Develops training materials, department R&D needs and proposals for participation in industry forums.
• Develops team members’ capabilities in support of individual career goals and team objectives.
• Responsible for making technical decisions regarding analysis methodologies and application of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing criteria.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager