Nuclear Fuel Services seeking new hires for three positions

June 18, 2014


Project Manager – (1423)

Location:  Erwin, TN 37650 US (Primary)

Travel Required:  10 – 20%

Job Type:  Full-time – Security Clearance Required

Career Level:  Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree

Job Category:  Other

Job Description / Duties:  Project Manager – BABCOCK & WILCOX NFS

Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. (NFS), a subsidiary of B&W, operates a uranium fuel materials production facility to support America’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers. Located in Erwin, Tennessee, it also converts Cold War-era government stockpiles of highly enriched uranium into material suitable for further processing into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Lead responsibilities or “Point of Contact” for large projects involving multiple technical disciplines or multi-functional interfaces. Provide interface with NFS management “customer”, off-site customers and regulatory agencies.

•Assumes direct engineering responsibility for specific assigned projects.
•Review and recommend materials and equipment specifications for designing and installing processing and utility equipment.
•Provide technical supervision of NFS and contract engineers and designers assigned to projects.
•Provide engineering studies, analyses, designs, cost estimates, and schedules as required.
•Consults with and oversees A/E firms and construction contractors as required to fulfill assigned projects.
•Reviews plant operations and recommends changes that will improve cost effectiveness and/or improve worker safety.

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 and previous employment reference verifications.

Job Qualifications / Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:  B.S. in Engineering

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

9-10 Years experience in Project Management.
Experience includes one to two years Technical Supervisory.
Experience in Human Relations and Communication skills is critically important for interface with customers.

The Babcock & Wilcox Company supports diversity and 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, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

There’s an energy at B&W. Find out how you can be part of it.

Facilities Support Engineer – (1407)

Location:  Erwin, TN 37650 US (Primary)

Travel Required:  0 – 10%

Job Type:  Full-time – Security Clearance Required

Career Level:  Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree

Job Category:  Engineering

Job Description / Duties

Facilities Support Engineer – BABCOCK & WILCOX Nuclear Fuel Services


Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. (NFS), a subsidiary of B&W, operates a uranium fuel materials production facility to support America’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers. Located in Erwin, Tennessee, it also converts Cold War-era government stockpiles of highly enriched uranium into material suitable for further processing into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for completing complicated engineering assignments which require non-standard methods and procedures, high degree of technical competence and occasional direction from a more senior engineer or supervisor. May provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Performs complicated evaluation of field data
•Implement process system changes or maintenance through preparation and approval of work requests, procedure revision and equipment / material procurement
•Conduct engineering designs and studies to improve process safety, product quality and reduce costs while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. Document results in written reports and present results orally to management as requested
•Provide engineering support to operations personnel as requested to help resolve technical issues
•Possess a working knowledge of process/ product technical requirements and safety/ regulatory requirements
•Develop a working knowledge of key NFS programs such as Configuration Management, Integrated Safety Analysis, Nuclear Criticality Safety, Material Control & Accountability, Internally Authorized Charge, Safety & Safeguards Review Council, etc.

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 and previous employment reference verifications.

Job Qualifications / Requirements

EDUCATION :

B.S. / B.E. Engineering (Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

Six (6) to Ten (10) years Engineering experience

The Babcock & Wilcox Company supports diversity and 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, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

There’s an energy at B&W. Find out how you can be part of it.

ISA Analysis Team Lead – (1344)

This details all the information about the job posting.

Location:  Erwin, TN 37650 US (Primary)

Travel Required:  0 – 10%

Job Type :  Full-time – Security Clearance Required

Career Level :  Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education :  Bachelor’s Degree

Job Category:  Other

Job Description / Duties :  ISA Analysis Team Lead – BABCOCK & WILCOX NFS

Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. (NFS), a subsidiary of B&W, operates a uranium fuel materials production facility to support America’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers. Located in Erwin, Tennessee, it also converts Cold War-era government stockpiles of highly enriched uranium into material suitable for further processing into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead multi-disciplined teams responsible for performing process hazard analysis to identify potential accident scenarios and safety controls.
2. Lead multi-disciplined teams responsible for performing accident consequence analysis, including identification of source terms and safety hazards.
3. Perform/ review risk analysis using established NFS methods, and identify the IROFS needed to prevent or mitigate potential accident scenarios.
4. Review and approve work requests, procedures, and drawings detailing proposed process changes and determine affects to the safety basis. Coordinate reviews of same by safety analyses engineers as needed.
5. Lead multi-disciplined teams in performance of field design verification; hazard analysis walk downs; and periodic inspections, audits and assessments.
6. Lead the efforts of technical safety staff in responding to regulatory requests in defense of safety basis documentation.
7. Develop and maintain ISA documentation in support of ongoing operations and licensing actions.
8. Perform or participate in failure investigations for failed/ degraded IROFS and management measures.

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 and previous employment reference verifications.

Job Qualifications / Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelors Degree in Science, Engineering or Technical Discipline; Non-Technical Degree acceptable with four (4) additional years of work experience.  Masters Degree in Science, Engineering or Safety preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

9-10 Years work experience in Safety Analysis, Nuclear Fabrication, and/or Chemical Process Systems is required. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply technical knowledge to plant situations, requirements, and analyses.

Post-Graduate studies may substitute for some work experience.

The Babcock & Wilcox Company supports diversity and 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, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

IT Technical Project Analyst – (829)

Location:  Erwin, TN 37650 US (Primary)

Travel Required:  0 – 10%

Job Type:  Full-time

Career Level:  Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree

Job Category:  Information Technology

Job Description / Duties :  IT Technical Project Analyst

The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W) is a leading international provider of clean energy products and services with more than 20,000 employees around the world. We’re known for our technology and record of innovation, for our history in solving complex problems, and for our expertise in both the commercial and government sectors.

B&W’s strength comes from its people, and we’re committed to recruiting, rewarding and retaining the best minds in the business.

We’re currently looking for a IT Technical Project Analyst, at our NFS- Erwin, Tennessee location

The Technical Project Analyst will be responsible for the IT management of the entire life cycle of selected purchased applications supporting defined business functions; recommending, installing, configuring, and supporting software to meet business needs. This position is responsible for filling the roles of the IT Project Manager, IT technical lead and architect. Duties in this area include working with the vendors on needs such as requirements, bugs and licensing; defining and implementing best practice architectures and installations, implementing and gaining approval for security of applications. They also act as the liaison between the Information Technology Service Center (ITSC) and internal business customers represented by those applications as project manager. The IT Technical Project Analyst will also be responsible for specifying and/or writing applications which provide interfaces between applications as well as specifying requirements for any needed programming projects in the area of responsibility. This position may act as project lead of projects with other IT analyst.

Job Qualifications / Requirements

Specific duties and responsibilities:
The software environment is centered on the Microsoft Windows network architecture. The analyst must possess strong skills in understanding the network and security implications of client/server and web based software. Although the person filling this position will work with a database administrator, they must have strong MS SQL Server skills in order to perform their daily job. They must be able to transfer knowledge and learn new skills quickly.

Skill set:
• Microsoft Windows Server and Client
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Microsoft SQL Server
• IIS management
• .Net (C# preferred) background
• WebSphere installed on Windows server helpful

To be considered for this position, go to www.babcock.com, click on “Careers,” then “Get Started.” Enter job code 829 – IT Technical Project Analyst to apply for the position.


The Babcock & Wilcox Company supports diversity and 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, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.