Nuclear Engineering Technologist I or II - Procurement Engineering

Responsibilities

Perform various supply chain activities and support various engineering activities for the nuclear fleet, including, but not limited to : establishing technical and quality requirements for Safety-Related and Augmented Quality Catalog IDs and Contracts, development and update Bill of Materials (BOMs) for applicable items, reviewing engineering changes and drawings for technical and quality requirements;

determining appropriate procurement and stocking strategies; and supporting fleet / site initiatives.

• Resolve issues and non-conformances identified during receipt of Safety Related and Augmented Quality Items and services.
• Ensure goods and services within their disciplines are technically correct, provided when needed, and obtained at the best price while meeting nuclear site needs and reducing total inventory.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge / understanding of applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements / guidance used in the nuclear industry in general and specifically procurement.
• Provide cost-effective solutions to improve plant performance and maintain the plant’s safety margins by maintaining and meeting design requirements, coordinating supporting activities, resolving equipment non-conformances, and ensuring the quality of documents provided.
• Provide support for the Obsolescence and Critical Spares programs to find cost-effective solutions that help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient station operations / power generation.
• Participate in the rotation of PE Support duty.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify problems outside the scope of typical responsibility and is able to independently organize and manage project schedules and interfaces.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation and sketches with some guidance.
• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.

Maintains accurate records and files.

Basic / Required Qualifications :

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology
• In lieu of degree, high school diploma / GED and four (4) years minimum of related experience.
• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering Technology
• In lieu of degree, associates degree and two (2) years minimum of related experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Engineering Technology or other technical degree.
• Previous Engineering Technologist experience supporting Duke Nuclear stations.
• Working knowledge of power plant operations, including mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Possess good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Experience and demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings and provide direction to others.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, procedures, and other regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of Consolidated Asset Suite (CAS)
• Knowledge of basic SQL queries to support research and reports.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Specific Requirements

• Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access.
• This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.
• Occasional overnight travel.

Working Conditions

Typically, an office environment with some work in the plant to conduct system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented / Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.