Level 3/ Level 4 Reliability Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Reliability Engineer to work in our Mechanical Design and Reliability Engineering department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off.

INL is recognized as the lead national laboratory for DOE-NE, providing much of the nuclear research, development, and demonstration capability needed to move nuclear innovation forward to deployment. MFC hosts a unique combination of personnel, facilities and infrastructure and offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels from fuel development and fabrication through post irradiation analysis

Responsibilities Include:

You will apply engineering principles for assigned nuclear facility (structure, system and component) and experiment infrastructure through analysis, design, fabrication, installation, configuration management, and operational performance support activities. Be responsible engineer to provide oversight, guidance, and stewardship of facility and experiment infrastructure and processes at a facility which enables research, development, and demonstration of nuclear science and technologies.

• Evaluate, modify, install, and test facility systems and process support systems. Ensure continued operational readiness of assigned systems, structures and components and support.
• Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
• Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or could jeopardize safe operations.
• Develop and write sophisticated procedures for the modification and operation of facility, equipment, and processes.
• Examine accidents to obtain data for use in design of preventive measures.
• Direct operating or maintenance activities of nuclear facility to and conformity to safety standards.
• Determine optimum configuration for experiments, perform analysis to demonstrate compliance with safety limits.
• Develop, ensure adequacy of, and maintain configuration management and the technical baseline of multiple systems and component groups.
• Develop loop chemistry requirements. Perform core load verification.
• Support facility operations, maintenance personnel, and project personnel to ensure assigned process systems and equipment are maintained to meet operational & research needs within the system applicable baseline, and applicable standards.
• Establish experiment insertion and removal documentation. Document experiment requirements and operating information. Support design reviews for various experiments and experiment loops.
• Participate in equipment Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to support mitigation of system and equipment failure(s).
• Participate in Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design for Reliability for new and existing equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's and 5 years of experience. Master's and 2 years of experience. PhD and 2 years of experience.
• Bachelor's and 9 years of experience. Master's and 6 years of experience. PhD and 4 years of experience.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies such as Vibration, Ultrasound, Infrared, Oil Sampling, Motion amplification.
• Knowledge of Rotating Equipment, Precision Maintenance techniques (alignment, balancing, lubrication) troubleshooting equipment failures, experience reading/editing mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of many mechanical systems, HVAC, exhaust systems, compressed air, boiler.
• Knowledge of Motors and Motor controls, Power Circuits, Programmable Logical Controler (PLC) programing/troubleshooting, experience reading/editing one-line electrical drawings and loop diagrams.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

• Advanced degree in mechanical engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Certification such as Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), Certified Maintenance Reliability Profession (CMRP), Vibration, Ultrasound, Infrared, Oil sampling.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($93,204 -191,076) / Level 4 ($111,888 - $229,284). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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