Posted : Friday, November 10, 2023 11:21 AM
Position Number 38740
Company WA River Protection Solutions
City/State Richland, WA
Location RCHN
Posted 02/21/2024
Closes 02/28/2024
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part-Time Full-Time
Job Responsibilities/Duties
The Engineering Discipline Lead (Mechanical) in the Engineering Programs Group provides subject matter expertise in specified discipline with extensive knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the discipline.
The specific position will provide expertise in the mechanical engineering discipline, with particular emphasis on piping design expertise.
* Provide discipline design and technical reviews of new designs, major facility modifications, and other technical documents as required by procedures and as requested.
* Develop, implement, maintain, assess, and interpret assigned discipline-specific processes, procedures and standards to be applied to TOC engineering work.
Keep current with and assess changes to Department of Energy (DOE), national, and industry consensus codes and standards applicable to their discipline and as assigned.
* Effectively influence practitioners across the Tank Operating Contract (TOC) in the disciplined conduct of their specific subject matter * Represent TOC and make authoritative technical recommendations in respect of their discipline.
* Maintain technical competence and stay current with tools, methodologies and standards relevant to their respective discipline.
Support operations and project delivery in the identification of appropriate discipline-specific design input and engineering processes, procedures and standards to be used for the delivery of engineering work.
* Establish and maintain relationships with external SMEs and the supply chain and to augment in-house subject matter expertise when required to deliver TOC scope.
* Sponsor and/or lead discipline-specific process improvement initiatives.
* Communicate, train, and advise the organization on discipline-specific technical requirements and issues.
Promote and facilitate best practice and the sharing of discipline-specific learning across the TOC.
* Applies an extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in assignments and related work.
Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods and represents the department in conferences to resolve important questions and coordinate work.
Provides engineering guidance, calculations, analysis, studies, and recommendations for a specialized segment of engineering within schedule and budget.
Required Qualifications Grade 20: * Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; and * Ten (10) years of experience in related field * Minimum two (2) years nuclear experience Grade 21: * Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; and * Twelve (12) years of experience in related field * Minimum two (2) years nuclear experience Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.
Grade 22: * Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; and * Fifteen (15) years of experience in related field * Minimum two (2) years nuclear experience Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.
Desired Qualifications * Currently certified as Registered Professional Engineer (PE), ideally in State of Washington.
* Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in applicable orders, codes, and standards with emphasis on piping and vessel design including ASME B31 series, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.
* Extensive knowledge of both design and testing requirements per code.
* Experience with nuclear safety analysis and safety basis process.
* Experience of analysis to prevent water hammer damage to piping systems.
* Experience of B31 Unlisted Component evaluations.
* Experience of fluid flow and thermal analysis problems.
* Knowledge of piping system analysis software including AutoPipe.
* Prior experience with TOC procedures and standards.
* Experience with Hose-in-Hose Transfer Lines (HIHTL) design, operation and disposal.
* Experience as an ASME code committee member Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following: *A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
*Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).
*Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).
Compensation & Benefits Grade 20: Hiring Range Minimum: $126,025 Hiring Range Maximum: $158,875 Grade 21: Hiring Range Minimum: $138,700 Hiring Range Maximum: $174,900 Grade 22: Hiring Range Minimum: $155,625 Hiring Range Maximum: $204,775 WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.
For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.
hanford.
gov/hr/page.
cfm/HEWTBenefits In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market.
A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted.
Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.
Relocation Funding Provided Yes U.
S.
Citizenship Required Yes Clearance Required No Job Classification Exempt Shift Work Required No
The specific position will provide expertise in the mechanical engineering discipline, with particular emphasis on piping design expertise.
* Provide discipline design and technical reviews of new designs, major facility modifications, and other technical documents as required by procedures and as requested.
* Develop, implement, maintain, assess, and interpret assigned discipline-specific processes, procedures and standards to be applied to TOC engineering work.
Keep current with and assess changes to Department of Energy (DOE), national, and industry consensus codes and standards applicable to their discipline and as assigned.
* Effectively influence practitioners across the Tank Operating Contract (TOC) in the disciplined conduct of their specific subject matter * Represent TOC and make authoritative technical recommendations in respect of their discipline.
* Maintain technical competence and stay current with tools, methodologies and standards relevant to their respective discipline.
Support operations and project delivery in the identification of appropriate discipline-specific design input and engineering processes, procedures and standards to be used for the delivery of engineering work.
* Establish and maintain relationships with external SMEs and the supply chain and to augment in-house subject matter expertise when required to deliver TOC scope.
* Sponsor and/or lead discipline-specific process improvement initiatives.
* Communicate, train, and advise the organization on discipline-specific technical requirements and issues.
Promote and facilitate best practice and the sharing of discipline-specific learning across the TOC.
* Applies an extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in assignments and related work.
Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods and represents the department in conferences to resolve important questions and coordinate work.
Provides engineering guidance, calculations, analysis, studies, and recommendations for a specialized segment of engineering within schedule and budget.
Required Qualifications Grade 20: * Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; and * Ten (10) years of experience in related field * Minimum two (2) years nuclear experience Grade 21: * Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; and * Twelve (12) years of experience in related field * Minimum two (2) years nuclear experience Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.
Grade 22: * Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; and * Fifteen (15) years of experience in related field * Minimum two (2) years nuclear experience Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.
Desired Qualifications * Currently certified as Registered Professional Engineer (PE), ideally in State of Washington.
* Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in applicable orders, codes, and standards with emphasis on piping and vessel design including ASME B31 series, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.
* Extensive knowledge of both design and testing requirements per code.
* Experience with nuclear safety analysis and safety basis process.
* Experience of analysis to prevent water hammer damage to piping systems.
* Experience of B31 Unlisted Component evaluations.
* Experience of fluid flow and thermal analysis problems.
* Knowledge of piping system analysis software including AutoPipe.
* Prior experience with TOC procedures and standards.
* Experience with Hose-in-Hose Transfer Lines (HIHTL) design, operation and disposal.
* Experience as an ASME code committee member Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following: *A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
*Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).
*Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).
Compensation & Benefits Grade 20: Hiring Range Minimum: $126,025 Hiring Range Maximum: $158,875 Grade 21: Hiring Range Minimum: $138,700 Hiring Range Maximum: $174,900 Grade 22: Hiring Range Minimum: $155,625 Hiring Range Maximum: $204,775 WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.
For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.
hanford.
gov/hr/page.
cfm/HEWTBenefits In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market.
A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted.
Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.
Relocation Funding Provided Yes U.
S.
Citizenship Required Yes Clearance Required No Job Classification Exempt Shift Work Required No
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• Location : Richland, WA
• Post ID: 9095260975