Senior Technologist

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 78,700 - 120,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Savings program

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Student debt benefit

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a diligent Work Expeditor to join the Work Window Planning Team in Niskayuna, NY. The role focuses on ensuring timely ordering, tracking, and delivery of parts and materials to support scheduled and emergent work.

You will review incoming work requests, assign tasks, coordinate with supervisors, and maintain accurate labor and materials records in our systems. Strong communication and data accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 6–8 years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree with 6+ years; or Journeyman's Papers with 6+ years; or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification with 6+ years; or a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years.
• Experience in work window planning, scheduling, and coordination in a heavy-industrial setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of work management systems and material tracking.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure parts and materials are ordered, tracked, and delivered to the shop.
• Review work requests and assign tasks to appropriate groups (gatekeeping).
• Coordinate with supervisors to track progress and close out tasks.
• Record labor hours in work management systems for completed and planned tasks.
• Assist during large work evolutions with scheduling and sequencing.
• Reconcile data to ensure accurate task status, labor, and documentation.
• Maintain timely task updates for planning, reporting, and execution.
• Support continuous improvement of work control and task management processes.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Data accuracy

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in technical/engineering field

Journeyman's Papers

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification

Bachelor's Degree in technical/engineering field

Tools

TRIRIGA

Work management systems

Labor/materials tracking software

Job description

parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)

Jul 29, 2026

About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career?

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our Work Window Planning Team in Niskayuna, NY as a Work Expeditor.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure required parts and materials are ordered, tracked, and delivered to the shop in support of scheduled and emergent work. Including shop stock.
• Perform task gatekeeping, reviewing incoming work requests and assigning tasks to the appropriate work groups.
• Coordinate with supervisors and work leads to track task progress and support timely closeout after work completion.
• Update work management systems by adding labor hours to both completed and planned tasks.
• Assist Work Window Coordinators during large or complex work evolutions, including schedule coordination and task sequencing.
• Perform data reconciliation, ensuring task status, labor, materials, and documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain clear and timely task updates to support planning, reporting, and execution.
• Support continuous improvement of work control and task management processes.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Associates degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Journeymans Papers in a related field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Qualification as a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator (or commercial nuclear equivalent) and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Previous and/or current experience working with TRIRIGA.
• Previous experience with parts ordering.
• Experience in work control, maintenance coordination, operations support, or project/task management.
• Strong understanding of work management systems (e.g., task tracking, labor charging, material management).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with supervisors, planners, and craft personnel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make difficult decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

Pay Range $78,700.00 - $120,500.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.