Associate Chemical Engineering

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Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values : Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration.

Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.

S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!

Job Description

Are you looking to work with a multi-disciplined team of engineers and scientists to support, evaluate, and implement chemistry analysis equipment shipboard We have an exciting entry level opportunity in our Chemistry & Component Technology team that will support chemicals and chemistry equipment for U.

S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines.

Some of the responsibilities include :

o Work with a multi-disciplined team of skilled engineers and scientists to evaluate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) chemistry equipment for potential shipboard application

o Support currently deployed chemistry analysis equipment by designing tests and qualifying new hardware and writing technical manual procedures.

o Resolve issues with fleet chemicals, chemical analysis methods, and chemistry equipment.

o Research and development of new chemistry analysis methods and techniques to simplify and modernize existing shipboard analysis methods and to support implementing new technology.

o Wide variety of work types including hands-on chemistry laboratory work, data evaluation, authoring technical and cost / benefit engineering evaluations and recommendation reports, authoring system operating and troubleshooting procedures.

o Efficiently work on multiple tasks concurrently and have a strong drive to resolve questions and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Willing and able to respond to changes to task assignments and priorities based on emergent issues and system needs.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field.

Preferred Skills

o Chemistry or chemical engineering laboratory experience.

o Excellent oral and written communication.

o Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, demonstrating academic excellence in core (engineering / science) courses.

o Experience with COTS analytical chemistry equipment including autotitration, ion selective electrodes, spectrophotometers is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$62,000.00 - $94,900.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation.

Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities : Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A.

Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston.

FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.

FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans / Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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