Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Technical Lead Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN.
Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.
Responsibilities:
- Directs facility engineering to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant operation of facilities, including meeting state mandated parameters and conditions.
- Ensures continuous operation to meet requirements for uninterrupted wastewater processing, and manages subcontractors supporting (DOT tanker inspection, liquid storage tank inspection, elevator inspections, etc.).
- Develops specifications for process equipment and technical services; specifies, selects, and procures replacement equipment, materials, and supplies for LWMS operations; and control and calibration of measuring and test equipment (M&TE).
- Manages data for monthly performance metrics report to demonstrate effective and compliant operation of wastewater storage and processing operations.
- Prepares sampling and analysis plans, data quality objectives, moisture evaluation plans, and waste treatment instructions for treatment/solidification of wastewater treatment residues for NNSS disposal.
- Developed slurry solidification process, provided process layout and setup, designed radiological containment enclosure, and trained personnel.
- Performs benchtop chemical treatment evaluation of process wastewater samples and develops recipes for large-scale wastewater batch treatment.
- Oversees engineering procurement – selects suppliers, develops specifications, evaluates quotes, and initiates requisitions.
- Serves as Deputy Project Manager. Manages contractors.
- Works with other managers to plan upcoming activities.
- Oversees change/design control.
- Ensures compliance with project plans.
- Designs processes, specifies equipment, formulates chemical treatment, evaluates waste packages, develops procedures, and trains personnel for special projects.
Minimum Requirements:
- Shall have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience providing technical and management support in a chemical or nuclear industry.
- Shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience in maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment and managing treatment processes in a chemical or nuclear industry.
- Should have experience managing an RCRA permitted facility, and experience maintaining a DOE/NNSA facility within a prescribed facility safety envelope.
- Shall have knowledge and experience in managing personnel in various disciplines.
- Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation of the Technical Lead Engineer’s engineering program is the preferred standard.
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled
Benefits:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
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