Technologist (Specialist)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program

Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory in Charleston seeks experienced personnel to support the Navy training mission by preparing, assembling, configuring, operating, and maintaining vital support systems. You will troubleshoot and repair air compressors supplying breathing air across the NPTU Charleston site, with rotating shifts and occasional overtime.

Limited telework may be available, but regular onsite presence is required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong technical background in related field with substantial experience.
• Experience or education in nuclear propulsion, mechanical or electrical systems is required.
• Experience and/or training with air compressor operation, maintenance and repair is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule engineering support services for customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform work associated with preparation, assembly, configuration, operation, and maintenance of support systems for the Navy training mission.
• Operate and maintain air compressor systems, including troubleshooting and repair, for breathing air across the NPTU Charleston site.
• Work requires rotating shifts and periodic overtime with regular onsite presence; limited telework may be available.

Job description

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.

Job Description

Perform work associated with preparation, assembly, configuration, operation, and maintenance of support systems, consistent with qualifications and assigned job tasks. Work entails operating and maintaining support systems to complete the Navy training mission, including the troubleshooting and repair of both high- and low-pressure air compressors which supplies breathing air across the Nuclear Power Training Unit site. This position requires rotating shift work and periodic overtime. This position is not fully remote and requires regular onsite presence at NPTU Charleston. Limited telework opportunities are available, consistent with program needs.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 11 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 9 years of relevant experience; or Journeymans Papers in a related field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Qualification as a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator (or commercial nuclear equivalent) and a minimum of 9 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 7 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Previously qualified nuclear operator in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and honorably discharged from the military.
• Technical experience and/or training for operation of mechanical/electrical equipment; or equivalent equipment.
• Technical experience and/or training for both high-pressure and low-pressure air compressor operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Previous experience in operating and maintaining fluid system components to include trending performance and estimating required maintenance actions.
• Coordinating and scheduling engineering support services for customers and stakeholders.
• Previous experience in troubleshooting and maintaining power & control systems and programmable logic controllers.

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
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Pay Range

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 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.