Electrical Engineer

4 weeks ago

Oak Park, Illinois, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time
Requisition Id 13548

Overview:


The System Engineering Group within the Nuclear Facility Management Section of the Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities Division (NNFD) is seeking to hire an electrical engineer.


This group is responsible for the NNFD facility's configuration management program, providing technical support to operations and maintenance, and performing systems analysis.

The electrical engineer in this role is responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing, and/or maintaining electrical distribution equipment and components.

The main scope of work is to ensure that the necessary systems and processes operate effectively, efficiently, and safely.

This role requires a thorough understanding of the operational processes in a multidisciplinary role and working closely with a variety of colleagues such as operations, procurement, design, and craft personnel.

The person in this role will also serve as a Division Electrical Safety Officer (DESO) and be expected to conduct NEC inspections.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
  • Prepares engineering designs for replacement and upgrade of structures, systems, and components
  • Performs calculations and interpretations of industry code to support design development
  • Reviews design specifications to determine performance criteria for material upgrades
  • Writes material specifications and initiates procurement of nuclear safety related materials
  • Prepares and implements rigorous testing and inspection methods for utilizing commercial grade components in nuclear safety systems
  • Implements modifications in accordance with configuration control processes
  • Designs and develops new control systems
  • Develops design output documents
  • MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
  • Troubleshoots and analyzes system and component failures and develops corrective actions
  • Provides field work technical direction to craft supervisors and craft
  • Develops and implements preventive maintenance instructions.
  • Develops operating/test procedures
  • Performs and maintains the aging status of electrical equipment on a continual basis
  • Maintains the maintenance equipment database for new and existing electrical equipment
  • OPERATIONS SUPPORT
  • Performs evaluations to determine equipment impact on facility operation
  • Serve as the DESO for NNFD, as outlined by the Standards Based Management System (SBMS).
  • Provide guidance regarding the purchase, fabrications, and/or modification of electrical equipment for Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) equipment or electrical authority having jurisdiction (E-AHJ) approved equipment prior to use.
  • Acquire and maintain the 'Qualified Electrical Worker' role.
  • Provide guidance on electrical safety requirements and opportunities for improvement for safe electrical work practices and electrical Lock/ Tag/Verify (LTV) issues.
  • Review justifications and qualifications of electrical workers for line management.
  • Assist with the development of research safety summaries, work plans, procedures, instructions, and other electrical safety related documents; approve these documents as requested by line management.
  • Review and approve work activities or safety procedures related to custom or special research equipment.
  • SYSTEM ANALYSIS
  • Analyzes and trends results of preventive and predictive maintenance data
  • Analyzes equipment performance history
  • Ensures compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements


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Basic Qualifications

  • BS degree in electrical engineering or closely related discipline.
  • A minimum of three years of experience in maintenance/systems engineering
  • Ability to diagnose equipment problems and develop formal instructions for performance and documentation of repairs.
  • Experience in leading maintenance tasks, procedure development, procurement of materials, and equipment analysis is required.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience performing unlisted electrical equipment inspections.
  • One year or more of nuclear experience is highly preferred.
Familiarity with maintenance activities in a nuclear operating environment and regulatory programs, including DOE Orders pertaining to conduct of operation and maintenance.

  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an "L" clearance.
This position also requires Rad Worker II training as well as respirator qualification. Therefore, candidate must be medically qualified for Rad Worker and respirator.

  • Experience performing electrical system analysis, such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies using ETAP, SKM, or similar software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
  • Good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well as a team member

About the Isotope Science and Engineering Directorate (ISED):

Established in 2020, the Isotope Science and Engineering Directorate is strengthening Oak Ridge National Laboratory's leadership in isotope production and enrichment technology innovation.

ISED is guiding the Lab's pursuit of the fundamental science and technology that broadens the application of isotopes for energy, environmental, medical, and national security purposes.

These efforts are made possible through the High Flux Isotope Reactor, the Radiochemical Engineering Development Center, ORNL's other nuclear facilities, and an assemblage of world-leading scientists and engineers.

for more information about ISED.

Benefits at ORNL:
UT-Battelle offers a quality benefits package, including a matching 401(k), contributory pension plan, paid vacation, and medical/dental plan options. Onsite amenities include a credit union, medical clinic, cafeteria, and fitness facilities.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.


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