Lead Facility Engineer

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 114,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Employee Education Program

Comprehensive Relocation Package

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) seeks a Lead Facility Engineer to lead and integrate engineering activities for assigned facilities. The role reports to the Manager of Lead Facility Engineering and collaborates with engineering, facility management, operations, and program staff.

The ideal candidate will manage configurations, develop facility strategies, perform failure analysis, and provide engineering leadership across projects in a DOE nuclear setting, with a 4x10 schedule from the MFC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program with 9 years' experience OR Master's with 6 years OR PhD with 4 years.
• Level 5: Bachelor’s with 14 years, Master’s 8 years, PhD 6 years.
• Must be able to obtain MFC Lead Facility Engineer Qualification.
• DOE L clearance requires US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility system configurations
• Specification of system equipment maintenance
• Monitor equipment and systems performance
• Develop engineering strategy for the facility
• Identify and prioritize issues for the Facility Health Committee (FHC)
• Failure analysis
• Modification Design
• Operations Support
• Engineering Leadership

Skills

Leadership

Facility management

Configuration management

DOE/Nuclear facilities experience

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in engineering

Master’s in engineering

PhD in engineering

Job description

The Lead Facility Engineer is responsible for a broad spectrum of engineering activities related to their assigned facilities. You will report to the Manager of Lead Facility Engineering Department.

Responsibilities Include:

The Lead Facility Engineer applies knowledge, practices, technique and experience in a leadership role working with engineering, facility management, operations, maintenance, and programmatic personnel for the following:

• Manage facility system configurations
• Specification of system equipment maintenance
• Monitor equipment and systems performance
• Develop engineering strategy for the facility
• Identify and prioritize issues for the Facility Health Committee (FHC)
• Failure analysis
• Modification Design
• Operations Support
• Engineering Leadership

Required:

• Level 4: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and 9 years' experience, or a Master's in an engineering discipline and 6 years' experience, or a PhD in an engineering discipline and 4 years' experience.
• Level 5: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and 14 years of experience. Master's and 8 years' experience. PhD and 6 years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain MFC Lead Facility Engineer Qualification.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Professional Engineering license is desirable but not required
• Knowledge of configuration management processes
• Experience working in the DOE complex and/or Nuclear Facilities

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC facility with every Friday off.

• The pay range for this position is: Level 4 ($114,360 - $234,336)/Level 5 ($137,076 - $281,196). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.