Operations Engineer II

Idaho Environmental Coalition; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 87,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Environmental Coalition is seeking an Operations Engineer II to support on-duty operations at the Idaho Falls site. The role focuses on monitoring plant parameters, ensuring safe operation, and providing technical assistance to the Shift Supervisor during normal and abnormal conditions.

The candidate will qualify portions of the System Engineer requirements and hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering with multiple years of relevant experience, including nuclear-related exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical degree plus 4 years of relevant experience with 1 year of nuclear related experience.

Responsibilities

• Compare existing critical parameters to plant-specific critical safety function limiting values and provide independent verification to the shift supervisor during transient and accident situations.
• Immediately report abnormalities or plant parameters that may challenge critical safety functions or degrade safety levels.
• Assess plant parameters during and after an accident to determine whether damage has occurred or is imminent.
• Use redundant plant indications to verify that no critical safety function is challenged during emergencies.
• Offer recommendations to operations on corrective actions to restore parameters to safe values.
• Investigate causes of abnormal events and advise on procedure or equipment changes to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate effectiveness of procedures for terminating or mitigating accidents and suggest changes as needed.
• Assist control room operators in evaluating operability of plant equipment to comply with technical safety requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical degree

Job description

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Operations Engineer II

FT Exempt Professional Idaho Falls, ID, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2617

Salary Range: $87,495.00 To $136,165.00 Annually

Work Location: Site - IWTU

Shift Schedule: 4x12 shifts

Salary Grade: 16 Salary Range Min$87,495 Mid$111,830 Max$136,165

Position Purpose:

The Shift Technical Advisor (STA) provides technical assistance to the on-duty Shift Supervisor during normal and abnormal plant conditions specific to the safe operation of the plant. The STA monitors plant parameters and dynamic changes while on shift to ensure compliance with technical specifications. In addition, candidates will be required to qualify on those portions of the System Engineer qualification as defined by the System Engineering Manager.

Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education/Experience):

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related technical degree plus 4 years of relevant experience with 1 year of nuclear related experience.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s' Idaho National Laboratory Site is a federal facility that performs work involving national security. As such, our jobs require U.S. citizenship.

Effective Monday, May 12, 2025, REAL ID -compliant driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) is required to gain access to all IEC and INL facilities (such as in-person interviews, medical & pre-employment drug screening, and for new employee orientation). If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.

The following is a list of acceptable documents in lieu of the REAL-ID card:

• A temporary driver’s license is not an acceptable form of identification.
• State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID)
• DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
• U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents
• Permanent resident card
• Border crossing card
• An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs)
• HSPD-12 PIV card
• Foreign government-issued passport
• Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
• Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

Position Responsibilities:

Compare existing critical parameters to plant specific critical safety function limiting values and provide an independent verification of critical safety functions to the shift supervisor during transient and accident situations.

Immediately report to the operating crew any abnormalities or plant parameters that may represent a challenge to the critical safety functions or that could result in the degradation of the safety level.

Assess plant parameters during and following an accident in order to ascertain whether plant damage has occurred or appears imminent.

Use redundant and diverse plant indications to verify that no critical safety function is being challenged during emergencies.

Provide recommendations to the operations crew on appropriate corrective actions to restore plant parameters to acceptable values. This includes recommendations for the selection of specific abnormal, emergency and safety function restoration procedures.

Investigate the cause(s) of abnormal or unusual events that occur and assess any adverse effects. Recommend changes to procedures or equipment to prevent recurrence.

Evaluate the effectiveness of procedures in terms of terminating or mitigating accidents and make recommendations when changes are needed.

Assist the control room operators in evaluating the operability of plant equipment to comply with the provisions of plant technical safety requirements. Provide results of assessments to the shift supervisor so that appropriate actions are taken to address any plant conditions that do not satisfy the limiting conditions for operation.

Assist the shift supervisor in classifying an emergency per the emergency plan implementing procedures.

Perform special tasks and support IWTU Engineering as defined by manager.

Must apply by 10:00 pm MST, midnight EST on August 25, 2026.

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s' Idaho National Laboratory Site is a federal facility that performs work involving national security. As such, our jobs require U.S. citizenship.

Effective Monday, May 12, 2025, REAL ID -compliant driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) are required to gain access to all IEC and INL facilities (such as in-person interviews, medical & pre-employment drug screening, and for new employee orientation). If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.

The following is a list of acceptable documents in lieu of the REAL-ID card:

• A temporary driver’s license is not an acceptable form of identification.
• State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID)
• DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
• U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents
• Permanent resident card
• Border crossing card
• An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs)
• HSPD-12 PIV card
• Foreign government-issued passport
• Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
• Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at IEC 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 Environmental Coalition, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to make all employment decisions free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, genetic information, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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.

Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC is a drug-free workplace
Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC supports a drug-free workplace through pre-employment screening. Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC, maintains the work environment is safer and more productive without the presence of illegal drugs and controlled substances in the workplace. Idaho Environmental Coalition LLC considers chemical screening to be a part of the overall program to prevent these substances from entering our workplace. As part of our overall program, it is a requirement that all candidates for hire submit to chemical screening subsequent to an offer of employment. Refusal to submit to chemical screening or confirmation of a positive test will result in denial of consideration for employment.