Senior Test Engineer - Mechanical HVAC Glovebox

Company Description:

Professional Project Services Inc. has upcoming opportunity for a Full Time Senior Test Engineer Mechanical HVAC Glovebox (Direct Hire) position at our office in Oak Ridge, TN. Please submit resumes via the web page link below.

Professional Project Services, Inc. (Pro2Serve) is a nationally-recognized technical and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation's security. Using a disciplined systems engineering approach that is supported by an innovative software toolset, Pro2Serve provides solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our government and private clients. We support the defense, energy, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical security, facilities and infrastructure, nuclear defense and nonproliferation, and environmental projects.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will perform a broad range of activities to support the overall Y-12 APMO Operations and Security oversight efforts within the specialized areas of testing, mechanical/chemical processes, and commissioning of nuclear facilities. The functions and expertise provided by the Senior Test Engineer ensures APMO's ability to understand and monitor the implementation of the M&O Contractor's testing program. This understanding allows for compliance-based and performance-based perspectives in determining the adequacy of the Contractor's testing program requirements and the effectiveness of implementation in these areas. The contractor shall be a member of the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security Staff operating under the general guidance of the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security Division Director.

• Serves as Y-12 APMO's subject matter expert on testing of mechanical, piping/process systems, gloveboxes and HVAC systems.
• Reviews and evaluates the contractor's implementation of the testing program (to include field testing), technical products, and records to ensure they contain and conform to appropriate quality requirements and are technically accurate and complete for their intended purposes.
• Provides technical guidance, responses, and support for chemical processes, mechanical engineering, piping/process systems, gloveboxes, compressed air, HVAC, testing related questions, and issues presented by management and internal staff.
• Plans and performs assessments as directed by management. Reviews progress, evaluates results, and recommends changes to processes and procedures.
• Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
• These assignments may include frequent interface with the M&O Contractors and oversight activities during normal and outside of normal working hours.
• Ensures assigned work is performed in accordance with Y-12 APMO requirements.
• Provides support and oversight of other areas within the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security purview, as requested.

Education/Experience Requirements

To qualify for this position, candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrated experience as a mechanical/chemical/nuclear engineer at a major commercial, industrial, or nuclear facility with a strong background in process and facility related systems (i.e. HVAC, Compressed Air, chemical processes, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of facility related process and mechanical systems.
• In-depth knowledge of principles and practices related to testing, process systems, mechanical engineering/design, glovebox design/operation, HVAC systems, piping systems, and commissioning of nuclear facilities regulated by DOE/NRC.
• Background with process system design and operation, including piping and instrument diagrams and equipment data sheets, that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and distributed control systems is also desired.
• Individuals must be able to read and understand prints and process piping Diagrams.
• Experience with commercial nuclear plant or nuclear facility test programs (to include component, system and/or integrated testing) regulated by DOE/NRC
• Experience with evaluation and resolution of mechanical engineering related project and code issues (e.g. ASME/ANSI/IBC).
• Prior experience with NQA-1 requirements.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience preparing and presenting reports, including assessments.
• Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site.

Preferred:

• Experience as a senior system and/or test engineer at nuclear facilities or commercial nuclear plants.
• Prior experience and knowledge of Nuclear, Security & Environmental Bechtel startup procedures, programs, and processes.
• Minimum of 4-year BS degree from an accredited college in Mechanical, Chemical or Nuclear Engineering.
• Minimum 9 years' experience in a mechanical/chemical/nuclear engineering related position, preferably test/system engineer (including minimum of 2 years as senior engineer) at a DOE/NRC regulated facility.