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Field Engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding
 Naval Nuclear Laboratory | |
 United States, Virginia, Newport News | |
 April 17, 2023 | |
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About Us
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory comprises the U.S. Department of Energy locations and personnel responsible for developing advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology, providing technical support to ensure 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. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory includes the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and the Naval Reactors Facility which have proudly supported the nation since 1946. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has nearly 8,000 employees working at primary locations in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory also has an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations around the globe. We are dedicated solely to the support of the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, a wholly own a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Job Description
Are you looking for a position directly supporting aircraft carriers that is a broadening opportunity through hands-on experience and daily interactions with shipyard and Navy personnel The Reactor Plant Contractors' Office (RPCO) Program is seeking a Field Engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) supporting NIMITZ Class Reactor Servicing and FORD Class Power Unit Assembly. RPCO engineers operate in a fast paced, dynamic environment and independently exercise authority to ensure that work is conducted in a safe manner. RPCO field engineers are on-site representatives of the Naval Reactors Program laboratories and component supply organizations. The selected candidate will provide engineering support and independent oversight of work associated with reactor servicing, equipment modification and problem resolution. RPCO engineers provide a deckplate presence during performance of nuclear work and operations and are expected to utilize their technical breadth and depth to influence and provide feedback to on-site management and partner organizations. This position involves direct interaction with Navy personnel, shipyard engineering, site organizations, local government representatives, and partner organizations at NNL and BPMI. Successful completion of a job-specific qualification (NIMITZ Class Joint Refueling Group or FORD Class Joint Fueling Group) is required for this position. Training associated with this qualification is expected to take approximately 6 months, depending on previous experience, and will be conducted at the Bettis Laboratory Site. At the conclusion of the qualification, the prospective RPCO Field Engineer will be expected to demonstrate an adequate understanding of reactor servicing principles and the ability to function in an engineering and oversight capacity at a remote location. This position is an exciting opportunity to be part of aircraft carrier reactor servicing or new construction. Opportunities to travel to other field locations may exist to support peak work periods. This is a 3 to 5 year assignment in a field office upon completion of qualification. Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
BS degree in engineering or Bachelor's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years of relevant experience or; MS degree in engineering or Master's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of relevant experience or; Currently or previously NPE qualified or CTE/ACRS and one year of EOOW in the Nuclear Operations Program or Watch Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and one year as SRE * Must be willing to relocate to shipyard and back to Laboratory after completion of 3-5 year assignment. * Must have ability to complete job specific Joint Refueling Group qualification. * Must be willing to work back shift hours as needed to support reactor servicing operations. * This position requires the ability to climb and descend ladders and transit elevated locations. Exposure to industrial noise should be expected. Preferred Skills
* Strong leadership and mentoring ability. * Eagerness to learn and adapt to varying tasks. * Experience working with US Navy nuclear fleet and/or nuclear capable shipyard
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. 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. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042, Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP) may require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date, subject to approved disability or religious accommodations. We understand this federal requirement is subject to litigation and enforcement may change. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity | |