What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineering Technical Specialist position at Pantex?
Location: Pantex Plant, Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Process Engineering Technical Specialist
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: Process Engineering (50996894)
Job Specialty: Core Technology
Job Title: Process Engineering Technical Specialist
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: Process Engineering (50996894)
Job Specialty: Core Technology
What You'll Do
Provides assistance to technical staff by coordinating and supporting activities such as changes to technical procedures, validation of process changes, usage of Enterprise Resource Planning products (IPRO), and creation of documentation for execution of work. May represent Production and Manufacturing Engineering in meetings with various on-site and off-site organizations. Performs duties with opportunity for exercise of initiative, independent judgment, and discretion under general supervision. Is accountable for the results of actions taken. Coordinate implementation of weapon processing changes with various on-site and off-site organizations. May conduct self-assessments, surveillance of selected plant operations and plant procedures, prepares and issues reports, recommends corrective actions, and conducts follow-up for correction of non-compliant conditions. Performs other duties as assigned.
The employee's primary duty is the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of the Company, and such primary duty includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment denoted as follows:
- Authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement management policies or operating practices
- Carry out major assignments related to the operation of the Company's business
- Perform work that affects business operations of the Company to a major degree
- Authority to commit the Company in matters having significant financial impact
Note: Independent judgment and discretion involves the comparison and evaluation of possible courses of conduct and having the authority to make an independent choice, free from immediate direction with respect to matters of significance.
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’s degree with 0 years of relevant experience
- OR Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant experience
- OR Eight or more years of relevant education, training, and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements for this posting
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE 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
- Bachelor's degree in a technical and/or business-related discipline combined with at least 2 years of experience
- Plant experience working on the manufacturing line
- Knowledge of American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) and American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards
- Ability to develop and maintain historical information
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to coordinate verification and validation of procedures with technical and operations personnel prior to release for approval and implementation
- Ability to recommend, prepare, and maintain operating procedures
- Ability to utilize automated workflow system
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to interact with organizations across the plant
- Ability to present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word
- Ability to read, interpret and apply requirements of technical drawings and documents
Why Pantex?
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 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.
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.
Pantex 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.
