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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 3 months ago

Packaging Engineer 1/2 (Engineer 1/2)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$94K/yr - $155K/yr

2+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Packaging Engineer to support the design, manufacture, and evaluation of packaging for hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supporting the design, manufacture and general institutional P&T requests for DOT Type A, B and IP1 packaging

Performing/developing engineering evaluations for non-compliant shipments of material covered in the LANL Transportation Safety Document (TSD) / Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) (i.e. Safety Basis)

Performing reviews of Safety Analysis Reports for Packaging (SARPs)

Developing specification and inspection plans for procurement of HAZMAT packages

Developing procedures and integrated work documents (IWD's) for P&T work activities

Determining if hazardous material transfers can be performed in accordance with 49 CFR, 10 CFR 71 or if they must be performed in accordance with the TSD/TSR

Preparing Packaging Engineering Evaluations (PEE's)

Interpreting Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSE's) to determine appropriate criticality safety controls for performance of P&T activities

Performing TSD credited Equipment Important to Safety (EIS) in-service inspections (ISI's) and ensuring they are compliant with required standards (e.g. ISO 1496-1 requirements for Enclosed Cargo Compartments)

Performing Unanswered Safety Question (USQ) determinations and reviews on P&T and institutional procedures and activities that could impact TSD/TSR requirements

Perform P&T work activities for others as necessary

Packaging quality assurance (QA) related support and ensure compliance with LANL Conduct of Engineering and Conduct of Operations requirements

Qualification

US 49 CFR knowledgeHazmat packaging experienceNuclear material regulationsEngineering principles knowledgeSafety Analysis ReportsResearch skillsCommunication skillsDecision makingTeam collaboration

Required

Fundamental knowledge / experience in US 49 CFR / Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Compressed Gas Association (CGA) regulations and international compliance with Hazmat and Nuclear Material Packaging and Transportation requirements

Fundamental knowledge of Packaging and Transportation Safety Basis (i.e. Transportation Safety Document (TSD) / Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs)) for non-DOT compliant shipments

Fundamental knowledge/experience working with Laboratory or commercial entities in the design, testing, certification and procurement of DOT Type A(F) and Type B Packaging for radioactive materials

Ability to work in a collaborative environment with a team and DOE, NNSA, DOT, and NRC regulators

Excellent communication skills to include presentation skills

Fundamental experience in decision making, organizing and prioritizing tasks, and taking initiative

Fundamental knowledge of Engineering principles and procedures, engineering design and appropriate standards

Fundamental skills in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, resolving discrepancies and recommending solutions on problems affecting daily operations

Sound, working as well as demonstrated experience and proficient level knowledge of the minimum job requirement skills listed for an Engineer 1 above

Candidate must be able to train, qualify and be authorized as a LANL Packaging Engineer 1 or 2 to include successfully completing the Packaging Engineer Qualification Card and On-the-Job Training (OJT) practical exercises (e.g., Packaging Engineering Evaluations (PEE's), fundamental (Engineer 1) and working (Engineer 2) level knowledge of Nuclear Criticality Safety Determinations (NCSDs), etc.)

Must successfully complete (Engineer 1) or have completed (Engineer 2) the Safety Analysis Report for Packaging (SARP) training

Position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 2 years practical work experience

DOE 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years job related experience and 1 year non-reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel who perform work independently at nuclear facilities

The Engineer 1 position would be expected to be able to obtain the nuclear experience on the job if they do not have it upon hire before becoming fully-qualified

Position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above

DOE 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years job related experience and 1 year non-reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel who perform work independently at nuclear facilities

The Engineer 2 position would be expected to be able to obtain the nuclear experience on the job if they do not have it upon hire before becoming fully-qualified

Both successful Engineer 1 and 2 candidates must stay abreast and support implementation of updates to DOT 49 CFR Hazardous Material / Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and annual TSD/TSR updates and addendums

Candidates must also support the drafting and revisions of TSD/TSR implementing procedures

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Vision, Speech and Hearing, General Physical Mobility, Weight Handling Requirements

Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances

Preferred

Knowledge of federal, state and laboratory hazardous / nuclear material transport (via air and ground) standards, policies, and regulations

Knowledge of laboratory objectives and other statements of policy/practice/procedures

Experience with Plutonium and other radioactive materials chemistry, processing and waste handling as applicable to handling, storage, and characterization

Sound level knowledge and experience of the desired qualifications listed for an Engineer 1 above