About Us
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory comprises the U.S. Department of Energy locations and personnel responsible for developing advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology, providing technical support to ensure 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. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory includes the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and the Naval Reactors Facility which have proudly supported the nation since 1946. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has nearly 8,000 employees working at primary locations in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory also has an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations around the globe. We are dedicated solely to the support of the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation.
Job Description
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a mechanical, electromechanical, or multi-disciplined engineer to join the Lifting & Handling Engineering team at the Kesselring Site in West Milton, NY.
The Lifting & Handling Engineer provides technical support and oversight for all aspects of weight handling including procurement, inspection, testing, certification, maintenance, and operation of cranes and other weight handling equipment. The Lifting & Handling Engineer often works in the field responding to crane breakdowns, planning crane and rigging operations, and overseeing maintenance/operations. Other duties include:
- Development and approval of technical procedures for the execution of maintenance, inspection, repair, and testing of cranes and other weight handling equipment
- Technical resolution of weight handling equipment deficiencies
- Development and approval of rigging plans/sketches
- Documentation of weight handling equipment configuration changes
- Development of technical specifications for the procurement of cranes and weight handling equipment
- Writing technical correspondence to the Navy Crane Center and Naval Reactors
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
BS degree in engineering or Bachelor’s degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of relevant experience or; MS degree in engineering or Master’s degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one year of relevant experience or; Currently or previously EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program or SRE Qualification
Preferred Skills
The Lifting & Handling Engineering team is fully committed to developing the right motivated engineer with little direct weight handling experience; however, the following skills and experience would be preferred:
- Demonstrated communication and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to team with other engineers and production personnel
- Previous experience with weight handling (crane and/or rigging operations)
- Previous experience maintaining large industrial electromechanical machines
- Previous experience maintaining large industrial hydraulic equipment
- Previous experience with ASME B.30 and/or NAVFAC P-307 standards
Compsenation and Benefit
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
401(k) Savings Program
Capital Accumulation Plan
Personal & Medical Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
9/80 Work Schedule
Flexible Start/End Times
Wellness Rewards Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Pay Range
$73,000 – $109,600 annually
Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only.
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
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. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity