AUKUS Technologist 1 -- Project Lead

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Erwin, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

BWXT's Nuclear Fuel Services division in Erwin, TN, is seeking a Technologist 1 in Work Control. The role involves following detailed instructions, producing drawings, calculations and technical reports, and supporting field procedures to ensure safe, compliant maintenance.

Requires an A.S. degree in a technical field or 4 years of relevant experience. Base pay is $54,000 to $82,000 with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits. U.S. citizenship and pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum A.S. degree in technical field or minimum of 4 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of assignments and studies under the guidance of a more experienced employee.
• Makes sketches, drawings or other graphic aids.
• Prepares detailed calculations, technical instructions and design reports.
• Assists in field test specifications and operating procedures.
• Functions as liaison within the Division regarding problems encountered in design, fabrication, erection, or maintenance.
• Performance of the above duties is designed to acquaint the incumbent with the Company’s method of operation, company policy, procedures, and products so that he may perform more advanced duties.
• Performance of the above duties during creation of high quality, technically accurate, human performance-based work packages that ensure safe and compliant performance of maintenance activities.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Education

A.S. degree or 4 years experience

Job description

Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for routine assignments following specific detailed instructions or established standards and methods.

Location:

On-site in Erwin, TN.

Your Day to Day as a Technologist 1 in Work Control:

• Performs a wide variety of assignments and studies under the guidance of a more experienced employee.
• Makes sketches, drawings or other graphic aids.
• Prepares detailed calculations, technical instructions and design reports.
• Assists in field test specifications and operating procedures.
• Functions as liaison within the Division regarding problems encountered in design, fabrication, erection, or maintenance.
• Performance of the above duties is designed to acquaint the incumbent with the Company’s method of operation, company policy, procedures, and products so that he may perform more advanced duties.
• Performance of the above duties during creation of high quality, technically accurate, human performance-based work packages that ensure safe and compliant performance of maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum A. S. degree in technical field or minimum of 4 years relevant experience.

Pay: $54,000- $82,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $54,000 and $82,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.