Operations Engineer (early career)

Westinghouse Electric Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits with HSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement and career/g

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA, is seeking an Operations Engineer to support reactor core physics testing and reactor engineering services. You will assist plant operations by validating core design performance, improving nuclear systems and fuel handling, and troubleshooting instrumentation.

The role requires travel to customer sites 2–4 times a year for field work, with relocation available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering required.
• Willingness to travel 2–4 times per year for field work.
• Must maintain fitness for duty and comply with behavioral observation program.

Responsibilities

• Mix of office work and hands-on, field work.
• Work with customers to support the customer's reactor operation team.
• Maintain and test equipment, shipping to customer sites, setup and tear down of test equipment at sites, testing administration and reporting.
• Support power plant customers in control room operations and communicate effectively with customers.
• Travel to customer sites for hands-on work assignments; occasional travel 2–4 times per year for 5–15 days per trip.
• Participate in Westinghouse's behavioral observation program.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Willingness to travel

Fitness for duty

Behavioral observation program

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

I&C lab equipment operation

Nuclear detection equipment

Procedures writing

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About The Role

As a Operations Engineer, you will support reactor core physics testing and reactor engineering services. You will also support plant operations by providing solutions that validate core design performance and improve nuclear systems and fuel handling. Additionally, you will troubleshoot instrumentation, implement advanced technologies, and develop emergency operating procedures used across the operating nuclear fleet.

You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager and work a mobile/hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA.

RELOCATION IS AVAILABLE.

Key Responsibilities

• Mix of office work and hands-on, field work.
• Work with customers to support the customer's reactor operation team.
• Maintain and testing equipment, shipping equipment to customer sites, transport, setup and tear down of test equipment at customer sites, test administration and reporting.
• We support our power plant customers by performing critical activities in the control room. Performing well under pressure is a must. The job requires strong communication skills for customer interface. Additionally, physical ability to handle test equipment is necessary.
• We will ask you to travel to customer sites for hands-on work assignments. Additionally, it involves occasional travel, 2 to 4 times a year, to industry meetings or to customer sites for short field work assignments. These assignments typically last 5 to 15 days per trip.
• Must maintain their fitness for duty and participate in Westinghouse's behavioral observation program.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering

0+ years experience

Beneficial

• Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Reactor Operator License for University or Research Reactor (or previously held)
• Experience with use of nuclear detection equipment
• Familiarity with reactor physics and reactor dynamics
• Experience with LabVIEW software.
• Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Laboratory equipment operation and management
• Operation or design of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems
• Neutron detection (familiarity with rhodium or vanadium in-core Instrumentation)
• Experience writing engineering or operating procedures

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $58,400 to $85,000 per year.

Benefits

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company Is The Global Nuclear Energy Industry's First Choice For Safe, Clean, And Efficient Energy Solutions. We Enable Our Delivery Of This Vision By Living Our Value System

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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