Nuclear Fuel Services posts four new job opportunities

ISA Analysis Team Lead - (1344)

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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.

OPEX Black Belt - (1149)

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 :  OpEx Black Belt - 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 Responsibilities:

- Ability to identify deficiencies and work within procedures to make changes; good attention to detail skills
- Able to work independently; identify tasks and complete with little direction
- Ability to gather and analyze information on new or existing work scopes
- Ability to develop plans and implement tasks in an organized manner. Must provide input to scheduling process and execute project to meet schedule
- Ability to organize information and present in reports to customers (internal and external)
- Ability to interact with all levels of personnel to achieve Operational Excellence. Act as a leader and promote cultural change to one of continuous improvement
- Ability to handle several tasks and projects simultaneously
- Ability to facilitate to team members or outside parties to problem resolution to achieve project objectives; Coaches Black Belt candidates, Green Belts, Yellow Belts and team members as needed; promote teamwork and a continuous improvement culture throughout the organization
- Execute projects through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to support strategic goals of the company, including process efficiency, risk mitigation, customer satisfaction and financial savings.
- Ability to find solutions through complex project challenges using available resources and through consultation with various safety disciplines. Uses sound judgment and systematic approach to identify problem, causes, and solutions
- Ability to embrace and be accountable for one's own safety and the safety of others

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

Requirements/Qualifications:

-BS / in Engineering, Business or Technical Field

-A minimum of three years experience in production or business processes; with demonstrated team leadership experience. One year experience with data analysis and/ or interpretation.

-Strong computer skills and experience required

Preferred Experience:

-Experience coaching and/ or teaching others highly desirable.
-Strong oral and written communication skills.
-Statistical software experience preferred.

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.

Quality Assurance Manager - (98)

Location:  Erwin, TN 37650 US (Primary)

Travel Required:  0 - 10%

Job Type:  Full-time

Career Level:  Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)

Education:  Bachelor's Degree

Job Category:  Other

Job Description / Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

This position is responsible for management and oversight of all Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. Quality Assurance program activities.

Manage and lead the Quality Assurance organization to drive process improvements.

Develop and implement methodologies for improved quality assurance in all aspects of the business, including engineering design control and supplier quality.

Ensure Quality Assurance programs are robust and implemented to assure compliance with federal regulations, Government and customer specifications, applicable industry standards (NQA1, ISO 9001), and internal procedures.

Support customer interface and prepare/present quality related material during customer meetings.

Job Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

·         Bachelors degree in Science or Engineering

·         5+years equivalent quality assurance/control experience in a regulated industry, at least 2 of which are in the nuclear industry.

·         5+years experience in management, quality assurance management preferred

·         Proficient in nuclear or manufacturing quality, NQA1 or 1S09001, MSOffice tools, statistical analysis.

·         Technical expertise necessary for working with both internal and external customers and preparing/presenting technical material in a professional manner.

·         Proven ability to manage personnel to achieve desired targets through experience and formal training.

·         Proven ability to communicate to all levels of the business both internal and external from competence gained through formal education and many years of experience.