Location: Amarillo, TX

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Job Title: Fire Protection Engineer (Mechanical)
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: PX Fire Protection Systems (51240995)
Job Specialty: Fire Protection

What You'll Do

The candidate will act as the technical authority over assigned electro-mechanical fire protection systems. These systems may include: water delivery systems (e.g. fire pump and piping systems), fire suppression piping /distribution systems, and/or fire alarming devices. Direct fire protection experience is not required.

The candidate will provide technical support to maintenance, manufacturing, and safety organizations as it relates to assigned systems. The candidate will define operational requirements, perform technical evaluations and calculations as needed, provide field work on assigned systems, and manage design changes through a management of change control process.

The candidate will be responsible for interpreting drawings and technical specifications on assignment systems and become familiar with NPFA code requirements.

What You Can Expect
Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security.
Top-notch, dedicated colleagues.
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization.
Career advancement and professional development programs.
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives.
Minimum Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/fire protection engineering or engineering disciplines with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
OR a Master's degree in engineering/fire protection engineering discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
OR a PhD in engineering/fire protection engineering discipline with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years’ post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)
Preferred Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering/Technology.
A Professional Engineering License (PE)
7 plus years of experience with 3-5 years relevant experience with Fire Systems
Why Pantex and Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

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.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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