Pantex Plant · 7 hours ago
Balance of Plant Mechanical Engineer
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPantex Plant is seeking a Balance of Plant Mechanical Engineer to serve as a System Engineer/Technical Authority for an assigned system. The candidate will become a Subject Matter Expert and will be responsible for troubleshooting, providing solutions, and ensuring effective technical cooperation with various stakeholders.
IndustrialMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a specific area or topic
Provide guidance and strategy to help fill knowledge gaps on projects or within a company regarding the assigned system as needed
React to issues as they arise, troubleshoot, provide solutions, and document all field changes to their system
Manage the assigned system in order to minimize and/or prevent down time and unwanted problems
Serve as the liaison with representatives ranging from vendors, contractors, Department of Energy (DOE) and other Pantex departments as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an Accreditation Commission (EAC) or Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
OR a Master's degree in a mechanical engineering discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
OR a PhD in a mechanical engineering discipline with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
There is a minimum GPA requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript
Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire
In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years of job-related and at least 1 year of nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709
Medical requirements may apply
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants
All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification
Preferred
Use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
Understanding of Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Operations, and Conduct of Maintenance for facilities operating within a nuclear regulated environment
Ability to evaluate and provide feedback on new and proposed revisions to technical operating procedures, design drawings and requirements, and facility systems, structures, and components
Ability to make informed decisions and support those decisions to peers and senior management
Benefits
Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Vision plan
Dental plan
Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Education reimbursement
Company
Pantex Plant
Pantex Plant is the nation's primary facility for the final assembly, dismantlement, & maintenance of nuclear weapons.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Caleb Heltenberg
Program Manager, Technology Transfer | University and Industrial Partnerships
William Lindley, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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