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Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy
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.
Responsibilities
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
Basic / Required Qualifications
The incumbent must meet the minimum ANSI requirements for this position identified within the scope of Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications
Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
Nuclear Engineer III - Nuclear Engineer III is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.
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 1 year of nuclear experience In lieu of 1 year of nuclear experience, a selected candidate is subject to the oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until the selected candidate becomes fully qualified
Senior Nuclear Engineer - Senior Nuclear Engineer is the career/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability…