U-Metal Nuclear Procedure Writer

BWXT; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Tennessee seeks a U-Metal Nuclear Procedure Writer to develop and revise plant procedures supporting Nuclear Fuel Services operations onsite in Erwin. You will follow approved formats, work with SMEs, and ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include evaluating change requests, researching manuals and drawings, designing new procedures, and using the NFS eB system to process revisions. Strong writing and Microsoft Word skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Science or Technical field, or 8 years of relevant experience.
• Three to five years' experience required; strong writing, vocabulary and grammar; proficient with Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new and revised plant procedures in support of NFS operations.
• Evaluate requests/proposals for changes to procedures, research technical manuals, process flow documents, plant drawings, safety basis documents, customer requirements and site policies to ensure safe operation and adherence to regulations.
• Interface with Subject Matter Experts during all phases of new or revised procedure development.
• Follow writer's guidance to ensure procedures format, order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology provide ease of use.
• Participate in verification and validation of procedure usability in the field and conduct plant walk-downs.
• Use NFS eB software to process procedure revisions.
• Advise on development of corrective actions to meet institution and facility expectations.
• Maintain knowledge of and perform work safely per policies and regulations.

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As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

U-Metal Nuclear Procedure Writer

Position Overview

Responsible for developing new and revising existing plant procedures (and LOA's) which support Nuclear Fuel Services operations. In this position, the procedure writer will work with limited supervision to analyze, design and develop work process documents in support of the nuclear operating facilities at NFS. Specific training and/or a writer's guidance document will be followed with respect to site procedure specifications regarding format, order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.

Location

Onsite in Erwin, Tennessee.

Your Day to Day as a U-Metal Nuclear Procedure Writer

• Responsible for design and development of new and revised plant procedures in support of NFS operations.
• Responsible to evaluate requests/proposal for changes to procedures, research technical manuals, process flow documents, plant drawings, safety basis documents, customer requirements and site policies to ensure the safe operation of equipment, procedure flow and usability, and adherence to regulatory requirements and writer's guidelines.
• Interface with Subject Matter Experts (SME's) as necessary during all phases of new or revised procedure development. Expected to use appropriate questioning techniques to gather the information needed to generate procedure documents.
• Follow specific training and writer's guidance to ensure procedures format, order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology provide ease of use.
• Participate in verification and validation of procedure usability in the field. Perform plant and facility walk-downs from which the observations will be used to incorporate human performance standards and technical accuracy.
• Use NFS enterprise software (eB) to process procedure revisions.
• Advise on development of corrective actions (e.g., procedure changes), to ensure that institution and facility expectations and requirements are met.
• Maintain knowledge of and demonstrate ability to perform work safely in accordance with approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and perform assigned duties in a safe manner.
• Execute other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

B.S. degree in Science, Technical or related degree OR without B. S. degree 8 years of relevant experience.

Three to five years' experience is required. Strong technical, organizational and time management skills. Strong writing, vocabulary and grammar skills are critical to the success of the position. Proficient with Microsoft Word.

Pay: $76,000- $119,000

The base salary range for this position inTennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000 and $119,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status. BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes.

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