Y-12 National Security Complex · 2 days ago
Field Engineer Supervisor- Mechanical
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expY-12 National Security Complex is seeking a Field Engineer Supervisor specializing in Mechanical Engineering. The role involves providing direction to the Construction Mechanical Field Engineering team, ensuring compliance with project requirements, and overseeing the execution of construction tasks while maintaining safety and quality standards.
ManufacturingProfessional ServicesSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides daily direction to the Construction Mechanical Field Engineering organization
Monitors workloads of the group and assists the Project Field Engineer in determining work assignments
Provides technical guidance to the Mechanical Field Engineers (FE) in the interpretation of Design documents, development of Inspection Packages, and assists in the resolution of technical problems
Performs technical reviews to ensure compliance with the requirements of the project
Ensures the Field Engineering staff remains compliant with National Building Code Certifications and CNS qualifications
Performs supervisory duties including approving weekly timecards and performing Goal development and Annual Performance reviews
In addition to managing the Mechanical FE group, provides support to Construction direct-hire craft by performing Mechanical/Piping Field Engineering responsibilities supporting construction projects or technical oversight for subcontracts
Provides technical/programmatic guidance on multiple and complex construction management tasks
Makes decisions regarding methods independently, and working with the Construction Managers, applies financial commitment authority for field changes
Provides construction site engineering resources and expertise during construction phases of projects to interpret designs, adjusts designs to meet site conditions, manages technical issues, performs quality inspections, monitors technical submittals and configuration management, verifies installed quantities, supports construction supervision, and provides final technical approval of completed construction tasks to ensure construction conforms to design specifications
Completes assigned tasks under minimal supervision and technical direction
Reviews and interprets drawings and specifications to determine if information is adequate for successful completion of construction
Oversees construction work for compliance with drawings and specifications
Performs constructability reviews during design preparation and execution
Maintains direct relationship with the Construction Managers/Construction Superintendents and the responsible Project Managers (PM) to execute the scope of work
Provides technical support in all phases of construction formation, project execution, testing/inspection, and project closeout
Maintains records of installed quantities and completed construction work
Participates in obtaining any required permits/clearances, lockouts, Escort Agreements, and work authorizations prior to commencing work on site
Performs verification of work in progress to ensure requirements of safety, security, quality (technical drawings and specifications), environmental control, workmanship, and schedule are met
Assists in the preparation of procedures, administrative and technical documents
Prepares/approves purchase requisitions for materials and services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
OR 13 or more years of education and/or relevant 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 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma and 3 years nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative)
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
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination
This position may be categorized as a 'designated position' identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination
CNS 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
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with construction craft or supervision in meeting program/project objectives
Must have effective oral and written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management
The candidate must have above average organizational skills
Knowledge of single or multi-discipline construction operations and processes is required
Must have knowledge with the initiation and processing of Construction Inspection Packaging
Must meet medical requirements to wear respirator and work in hazard-designated areas
Previous experience with ASME NQA-1, B31.1, & B31.3
Knowledge of organized Construction Labor and Building Trades
Self-starter who can manage multiple projects/tasks with minimal supervisor direction and work well within a team
Advanced experience in field engineering activities of DOE and non-reactor nuclear facility EPC projects
Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H)
Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program
A minimum of 15 years of relevant and progressive field engineering experience in general construction
Previous experience supervising field engineering personnel
Benefits
Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Vision plan
Dental plan
Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Education reimbursement
Company
Y-12 National Security Complex
Y-12 National Security Complex is a premier manufacturing facility.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jill A. Armstrong, CFCM
Program Coordinator, Strategic Partnership Projects
Mandy Parks, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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