Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist to support the Weapons Production Technology Directorate’s Advanced Engineering Division with an array of logistical tasks that include;
- Assembling of custom equipment
- Coordinating the purchasing and management of chemicals, precious materials, and other items
- Organizing and planning of fabrication and assembly tasks
- Performing material handling activities (forklift, hand truck, overhead crane, etc.)
- Equipment and component deliveries between SRNL facilities and other areas on Savannah River Site
- Assisting with shipping materials off-site
- Setting up offices (desks and computers) for new hires
- Assisting in managing requests for computers for the division; and supporting other ancillary activities, duties, and taskings as needed by the division.
- The candidate will need to have an excellent mechanical aptitude, excellent communication and organization skills, and relevant experience in deliberate work planning.
- The candidate will also need to have proficient computer skills (MS Office).
Responsibilities
- Develop methodical work plans and schedules for completing assignments
- Work with engineering personnel to understand schedules and priorities
- Track status of material orders and deliveries
- Manage requests and track overall status
- Provide weekly updates to scheduler to incorporate into overall project schedules
- Deliver completed components to requestor or arrange for pick-up/delivery
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years’ experience in work planning/logistics
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient computer skills (MS Office)
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the
“About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
About The Team
Weapons Production Technology (WPT) is a world leader in tritium fuel cycles with a strong industrial partnership, including most private companies working on fusion research. WPT also leads the Tokomak Exhaust System Development Project for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The staff of 300 in this vibrant organization are leading the frontiers of tritium effects on materials, hydrogen science, fusion related research, plutonium metallurgy, sensing and metrology, advanced engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
