Refueling & Remote Handling Engineer 2
NOTE: THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE TO BE FULLY REMOTE IF LIVING BEYOND A 30 MILE RADIUS OF A NUSCALE OFFICE. WORK MUST BE PERFORMED WITHIN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES.
POSITION SUMMARY:The Refueling and Remote Handling Group is responsible for fuel and reactor module handling, including its remote disassembly, inspection, and assembly during the reactor refueling process. The group provides for the design of remotely operated or controlled automated, robotic, and tele-operated reactor servicing tools and inspection equipment for use by NuScale in a variety of operating environments. The mission of the group is to provide efficient, safe, and reliable tools, equipment and processes that ensure refueling outage performance objectives are achieved.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and innovation.
- Provides and utilizes system engineering input in the development of reactor servicing tools, inspection equipment, and control systems.
- Prepares, checks, and reviews engineering reports, system descriptions and specifications, drawings, calculations, and other design documents with particular emphasis on reactor servicing tooling and inspection systems, machine and component design. Works on complex tasks in multiple and diverse areas.
- Work collaboratively with the Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Component design organization to ensure adequate features are provided to interface with NuScale’s reactor servicing tools to ensure that functional and performance requirements are met.
- Works closely with Systems Engineering and the Operations group to develop work sequences and handling plans as part of an integrated tool design scheme.
- Develops and maintains engineering standards and criteria.
- Assists in the planning and organization of complex engineering work. Performs innovative and complex engineering assignments on a team dedicated to the development of an engineered product; interprets scope and requirements of projects; develops alternative methods to achieve project goals.
- Supports and manages procurement of activities related to equipment design, fabrication and testing activities.
- Assists other teams by utilizing sound technical approaches and engineering standards to solving problems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.
- Problem solving:Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
- Oral/written communication:Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity,is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
- Planning/organizing:Assists in the prioritization and planning of work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
- Adaptability:Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
- Dependability:Accountable to team members and honors work commitments, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Team Building:Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
- Safety Culture:Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
- Quality Assurance:Commits to theunderstanding and implementation of quality assurance regul