Nuclear Fabrication Estimator & Planner

James Fisher Technologies; Loveland (CO); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

James Fisher Technologies is seeking a Shop Estimator in Loveland, CO to prepare accurate cost estimates for nuclear-related fabrication and welding projects. You will work with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to reflect technical requirements and production capabilities, ensuring compliance with ASME and NQA-1 standards.

The role emphasizes labor-hour estimation, material requirements, and subcontracted services, with a focus on bid support, contract handoffs, and

Qualifikationen

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, welding technology, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in fabrication and welding estimating, preferably in a nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated industry.
• Hands-on shop experience in welding or fabrication strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes including welding, machining, forming, and assembly.
• Familiarity with nuclear codes and standards such as ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Section III and/or VIII), NQA-1, and nuclear material traceability practices.

Aufgaben

• Review customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and codes/standards to determine project scope and requirements
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for nuclear-related fabrication, machining, and welding work, including labor hours by discipline and skill level, material requirements, traceability, and outside services
• Identify technical, schedule, and compliance risks and incorporate them into pricing strategies
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to validate manufacturability and routing assumptions
• Work with Supply Chain to obtain vendor quotes for raw materials and subcontracted services
• Support bid reviews, management proposal reviews, and customer clarification meetings
• Participate in contract handoff meetings to ensure smooth transition from estimating to production
• Maintain historical cost data and estimating tools for continuous improvement
• Ensure all estimating activities align with company quality assurance and nuclear compliance programs

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Labor hour estimation

Estimating software

Communication

Bid management

Ausbildung

Degree in manufacturing/engineering/welding technology

Tools

Estimating software

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

James Fisher Technologies is seeking a Shop Estimator in Loveland, CO to prepare accurate cost estimates for nuclear-related fabrication and welding projects. You will work with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to reflect technical requirements and production capabilities, ensuring compliance with ASME and NQA-1 standards.

The role emphasizes labor-hour estimation, material requirements, and subcontracted services, with a focus on bid support, contract handoffs, and