Location: Pantex Plant, Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Facility Engineering Mechanical Engineer
Career Level: Specialist
Organization: Balance of Plant (51408818)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What You'll Do
As a System Engineer/Technical Authority for an assigned system, the candidate will be responsible for becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME), in a specific area or topic, and are expected to be uniquely qualified to provide guidance and strategy to help fill knowledge gaps on projects or within a company; regarding the assigned system as needed. The candidate is expected to react to issues as they arise, troubleshoot, provide solutions and document all field changes to their system. Ideally, the candidate should have a pro-active approach to managing the assigned system, in order to minimize and or prevent down time and unwanted problems. The candidate will serve as the liaison with representatives ranging from vendors, contractors, Department of Energy (DOE) and other Pantex departments as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that result in the completion of assigned objectives.
The position requires knowledge in Industrial Facility Utility Systems such as: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Steam Distribution Systems, Domestic water & Sewer, and Compressed Air, etc.
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 of Science in Mechanical Engineering discipline from an Accreditation Commission (EAC) or Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET and 4 years of relevant experience. Typical engineering/science experience ranging from 6 to 10 years.
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 5 years of job-related and at least 1 year of 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 Engineering from an Accreditation Commission (EAC) or Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. Typical job-related experience could range from 6 to 10 years.
- The position requires frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
- The position requires an understanding of Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Operations, and Conduct of Maintenance for facilities operating within a nuclear regulated environment.
- The ability to evaluate and provide feedback on new and proposed revisions to technical operating procedures, design drawings and requirements, and facility systems, structures, and components.
- Must be able to make informed decisions and support those decisions to peers and senior management.
Why Pantex?
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 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.
Pantex 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.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
