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Job Description
Location:Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Fire Protection Senior Associate
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Pantex Projects Engineering (50996614)
Job Specialty: Fire Protection
What You’ll Do
The candidate will perform work at Pantex as a member of a fire protection engineering team. The candidate will support construction projects and ensure that installation of underground fire supply piping and fire suppression systems meet applicable requirements. Fire protection experience is not required. The individual will be a resource for construction teams and will work with all members of an integrated project team. Preferred candidates will have experience with project implementation from engineering designs, configuration management, and/or construction experience.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of 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.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Typical engineering/science experience ranging from 3 to 7 years.
- There is a minimum Grade Point Average (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.
- 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
- 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
- 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2).
Preferred Job Requirements
- Work experience of 10 to 15 years with 7 years relevant experience.
- Ability to interpret applicable NFPA, IFC, IBC, LSC, ICC and NRC codes that regulate nuclear fire suppression concepts.
- Develop, refine, and implement test plans utilized in acceptance testing of new fire protection software, detection instruments, and suppression equipment.
- Review design, change proposals, decision criteria, and schedule for compliance or improvements.
- Perform field verification of the fire suppression and underground piping system, which includes, but not limited to drawings, functionality, system commissioning, and maintainability.
- Utilize strong communication skills while acting as a resource for the integrated project team to execute installation and documentation deliverables seamlessly.
- Attention to detail, especially in written reports such as test plans, acceptance packages, and quality/safety documents.
- Technical proficiency in fluid (water) dynamics, piping construction, fire protection controls and monitoring, and general maintenance practices.
- Application of engineering sciences such as fluid mechanics, hydraulic (water) pumping systems, piping instrumentation, and new/upgraded construction activities.
- Ability to follow procedures and work within a rigorous work process.
- Good written and oral communications skills.
Why Pantex and Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
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.
CNS 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.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
