System Engineer I

Job Title

System Engineer I

Location

Kevil, KY 42053-9711 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering - System

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Shift Work Required?

No

Travel

Security Clearance Required

Not Required

Job Description

                                                                                                                                   ARE YOU LOOKING FOR JOB SECURITY, GREAT BENEFITS, and GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES? 

THEN LOOK NOT FURTHER, MCS OFFERS:

• COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS - MCS offers comprehensive medical benefits with a PPO option
• 401-K - You vest on your first day, with 4% match, and 2.5% non-elective contribution!
• GROWTH - MCS focuses on developing and growing its internal talent for promotion within, and supports that culture with an educational reimbursement program.
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES- MCS offers flexible work arrangements, and over 27 days of PTO & Holiday your first year!

 

Who is MCS? Mid-America Conversion Services (MCS) is cleaning up the environment! We manage the Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride (DUF6) Conversion Facilities at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) sites near Paducah, Kentucky and Portsmouth, Ohio. The conversion facilities were designed and constructed to convert DOE’s inventory of DUF6 produced by the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion and the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plants to a more stable uranium oxide form for reuse, storage, and/or transportation and disposition

 

 

Position Overview

• Under general supervision responsible for performing a variety of engineering and technical tasks in support of operations for the DUF6 project. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities to support the organization in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Functional:

• Assists with defining required surveillances, including performance frequency and required start date, in conjunction with the Nuclear Safety Manager
• Maintains training and qualifications on assigned systems
• Aids in identifying, managing, and controlling the safety bases and configuration of assigned systems, structures, and components (SSCs)
• Supports review and approval of work on assigned systems
• Utilizes a graded approach in system and component design
• Ensures continued operational readiness of assigned systems
• Contributes to the planning, development, and coordination of implementation of design changes
• Identifies and implements improvements/modifications as necessary
• Establishes a list of potential suppliers of parts, and a spare parts minimum/maximum inventory for SSCs in assigned systems
• Tracks and trends equipment failures for assigned systems
• Assists in determination of critical design characteristics (CDCs) of equipment in assigned systems
• Interfaces with operations management and provides periodic reports on the effectiveness of the maintenance program
• Interfaces with other disciplines, site personnel, and/or external organizations to meet project requirements
• Assists with system/component troubleshooting
• Provides technical support to control room operations and plant operations
• Serves as a Subject-Matter Expert (SME) for system operation

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in engineering discipline or related science or equivalent
• 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• 1 years of nuclear experience

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.