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The Capital Projects - Laboratory Design and Integration sub-division is delivering the next generation of infrastructure to perform examinations and testing on spent nuclear fuel and irradiated materials-critical capabilities that enable the enduring technical supremacy of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP).
Safety Assessments oversees the implementation of the nuclear quality assurance program (QAP) for facility design and construction activities, ensuring a graded approach to quality though close collaboration with the applicable Architect/Engineering (A/E) firm and Construction Manager (CM). Safety Assessments is seeking an experienced Multidisciplined Engineer to oversee the project-specific QAP during design and to collaborate with the Project's CM in development of the construction QAP.
Safety Assessments also develops nuclear facility safety evaluations, safety reports, and criticality safety evaluations to support requirements development and facility, equipment, and process design. This role will routinely interface with other Safety Assessments team members to ensure ongoing alignment in the delivery of the necessary Laboratory capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with A/E firm(s) to ensure appropriate quality assurance levels are effectively integrated into the design of facility Structures, Systems and Components in accordance with the applicable NQA-1 compliant QAP.
• Partner with Construction Manager(s) to plan for the efficient and compliant integration of quality into construction and procurement activities.
• Perform compliance audits of subcontractor(s) against the approved QAP.
• Facilitate effective teaming between NNL units, NR, A/E firm(s), and Construction Manager(s).
• Ensure a graded approach to quality of technical work is implemented across all project phases.
• Review and provide feedback on technical evaluations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide succinct summaries, both oral and written, of work and work-related risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Experience in the implementation of NQA-1 in the design or construction of nuclear facilities
• Strong teaming and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Broad and successful technical experience.
• Experience in nuclear safety, facility safety, or spent fuel handling.
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, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
The Naval Nuclear Lab consists of personnel at the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, Naval Reactors, and NTPU Charleston Facility and has been supporting the Nation since 1946.
With nearly 8,000 employees in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho, and a presence at many shipyards & vendor locations globally, we develop advanced technology for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Ensuring the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactors, we also train Sailors who operate reactors in submarines and aircraft carrier fleets.