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Tennessee Valley Authority · 4 days ago

System Engineer, BOP (NUC) B-518088

Soddy-Daisy, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking a System Engineer for their Nuclear Power Group. The role involves providing technical interpretations of design requirements and engineering recommendations for the maintenance and operation of BOP systems.

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Responsibilities

Provides technical interpretations of design requirements as they apply to the maintenance and operation of BOP systems

Provides engineering recommendations and alternatives for solving operational problems involving system and component performance

Serves as the primary plant contact and is responsible for assigned BOP systems

Develops solutions and engineering options to support safe, reliable and efficient system operation

Develops and performs tests to demonstrate that design requirements and specifications are met for modified systems

Performs work which involves conventional systems engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements and difficult coordination requirements

Work requires a broad knowledge of system precedents and performance as well as an extensive knowledge of principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics

As a fully competent system engineer in all conventional experience aspects, conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard problem solving techniques and the application of system procedures and criteria

Devises new approaches to problems encountered

May supervise or coordinate the work of multidiscipline engineers, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments

Independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the scope, priorities and deadlines

Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisor’s approval on proposed system/component improvements and plant operation impact assessments

Qualification

Thermodynamic analysisHydraulic analysisRoot Cause analysisHeat transfer analysis10CFR50.59 reviewsIndustry codes/standardsSystem OperationOperability EvaluationsCoordination/Facilitation skillsEquipment Failure analysisTechnical writing skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/nuclear/electrical engineering or other related engineering degrees from an accredited curriculum

Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical, nuclear, or electrical engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable

Must be able and willing to assume 'on-call' rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability

Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVAN procedures during peak periods

Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location

Thermodynamic analysis

Industry codes/standards

Technical writing skills

Hydraulic analysis

Root Cause analysis

Communication skills

Heat transfer analysis

Equipment Failure analysis

Coordination/Facilitation skills

10CFR50.59 reviews

System Operation

Operability Evaluations