Operations Engineer II

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

Job summary

Idaho Cleanup Project is seeking an Operations Engineer II Shift Technical Advisor to provide technical support to the on-duty Shift Supervisor for safe plant operation at Site - IWTU. You will monitor parameters, verify safety functions, and recommend corrective actions during normal and abnormal conditions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 4+ years of relevant experience including nuclear experience, and the ability to obtain System Engineer qualifications as directed by

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, including 1 year in nuclear work.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to federal facility security.
• Ability to qualify on System Engineer qualification per Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the on-duty Shift Supervisor during normal and abnormal plant conditions.
• Monitor plant parameters and dynamics to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Report abnormalities or potential safety concerns to the control room and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in classifying emergencies and evaluating operability to meet safety requirements.

Skills

Technical analysis

Nuclear plant operations

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,

please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2591575

• Requisition:** 2617
• Position Title:** Operations Engineer II Shift Technical Advisor
• 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):**

Bachelors degree in engineering or other related technical degree plus 4

years of relevant experience with 1 year of nuclear related experience.

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The U.S. Department of Energys\' Idaho National Laboratory Site is a

federal facility that performs work involving national security. As

such, our jobs require U.S. citizenship.

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**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 an 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 d