Electrical & Materials Technician - Naval Nuclear Laboratory
West Mifflin, PA
About the Job
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Job Description
Are you interested in a challenging career doing hands-on, highly technical work in a world-class materials testing facility? The Naval Nuclear Laboratory's Advanced Material Testing Laboratory has an opening for a Technician possessing a background in the assembly, operation, and repair of fluids and mechanical systems. The successful candidate will operate and maintain test equipment, systems, and facilities which are used to execute experimental testing of existing and developmental materials. In addition to routine operations, duties include troubleshooting and repair of problems with existing equipment and installations and/or modification of facilities as needed to support new test programs.
Specific responsibilities may include:
- Routine installation and assembly of experimental test facilities, systems, and components.
- Pre-operational checkout and inspection of test facilities and systems, using established procedures and plans.
- Work closely with peers, engineers, scientists, contractors, maintenance personnel, and management to operate and maintain test lab equipment, facility, and local infrastructure.
- Monitor data acquisition during routine facility operation, interpret instrument readings, and determine instrument validity both from calibration and operating conditions.
- Verify and assure that facility operation is in accordance with documented test plans, test procedures, and facility operating procedures.
- Qualify as an operator on all test systems and facilities within the employee's work location.
- Recognize and take action to resolve advanced test conditions.
- Establish and maintain system chemistry conditions to support testing objectives.
- Work closely with engineers to prepare work packages, procedures, and hazard analyses for various test programs.
- Once qualified, train other technicians and engineers on the operation of test systems and facilities within the employee's work location.
- Operate multiple test stations independently and concurrently while maintaining a safe work environment.
- Troubleshoot abnormalities with test systems and suggest corrective actions to management in the absence of engineering support.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Preferred Skills
Previous experience with installation and assembly of experimental test facilities, systems, and components.
Pre-operational checkout and inspection of test facilities and systems experience
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Pay Range
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
