Senior Nuclear Reactor Engineer & Operator

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico seeks a Senior Nuclear Reactor Engineer and Operator to join our Nuclear Facilities Operations team. You will perform reactor engineer/operator duties, support experiment plans, and maintain reactor systems on site.

You must have a Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or an equivalent combination, and be able to certify as Reactor Operator within a year; DOE Q clearance required. Relocation assistance and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology or engineering field plus 5 years relevant experience - or - an Associates degree plus 8 years of relevant experience - or - Navy Nuclear Power School plus 8 years relevant experience - or combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience at a nuclear reactor facility in operations/maintenance
• Within one year from date of hire, you are required to certify Reactor Operator per Facility Operations Staff Training and Certification Requirements
• Able to acquire and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
• Current DOE Q security clearance (desirable)
• Current or previous experience as a Reactor Operator
• Mechanical background
• Experience maintaining and repairing Reactor Instrumentation and Control Systems
• Knowledge of SNL reactor facilities
• Familiarity with DOE nuclear facility requirements
• Ability to complete complex assignments with minimal management guidance
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and organizational skills to balance multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills
• Experience with troubleshooting and repair
• Current DOE Q security clearance (desired)

Responsibilities

• Perform Reactor Engineer/Operator duties, which includes operating a reactor as a certified Reactor Operator
• Help prepare and handle experiment packages which may involve crane operations
• Maintain and repair reactor systems and associated support equipment which may involve forklift operations
• Support experiment plan development and execution at nuclear facilities, radiological facilities, and reactors
• Ensure that facility operations align with the framework of a strong nuclear safety culture and implement effective operational decision‑making
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations for professional organizations and user groups
• Join our dedicated team and attain your goals while making a difference!
• Due to the nature of the work, the selected candidate must be able to work onsite

Skills

Nuclear engineering concepts

Reactor operation

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Associate degree + 8 years experience

Navy Nuclear Power School + 8 years experience

Tools

Reactor instrumentation and control systems

DOE QA procedures

DOE security clearance procedures

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico seeks a Senior Nuclear Reactor Engineer and Operator to join our Nuclear Facilities Operations team. You will perform reactor engineer/operator duties, support experiment plans, and maintain reactor systems on site.

You must have a Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or an equivalent combination, and be able to certify as Reactor Operator within a year; DOE Q clearance required. Relocation assistance and benefits apply.