Sodium Salt Heat Exchanger Resident

Type : Contract

Compensation : $69 - $115 hourly

Contractor Work Model : Onsite

Sodium Salt Heat Exchanger Resident Engineer

Location : Sacramento, CA

Employment Type : Contract (System One)

Travel : Up to 100%

Overview

System One is seeking a Sodium Salt Heat Exchanger Resident Engineer to provide on-site management and oversight for a major advanced energy project involving the design and prototypic fabrication of a sodium salt heat exchanger. The fabrication work is being carried out by Vacuum Process Engineering Thermal (VPE Thermal), LLC, a designer and fabricator of compact heat exchangers for use in high-pressure and high-temperature applications.

This position will be based at VPE Thermal’s Sacramento, CA facility. The Resident Engineer will report to the Manager of the Intermediate Heat Transport System (IHT) as part of the Nuclear Island Systems and Components group, supporting and coordinating cross-functional, multi-disciplinary design activities.

The ideal candidate will be located in or willing to relocate to Sacramento, CA, to enable continuous in-person support and collaboration between supplier stakeholders and System One’s engineering, delivery, and procurement teams. Occasional travel to corporate offices will be required to meet with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous project oversight and management of the supplier in design for manufacturing assessments, material procurement, and fabrication work for the project at the supplier’s site.

Drive alignment between System One and VPE through regular engagements, surveillance of work planning and activities, and active issue mining on technical issues and fabrication strategies.

Function as a direct and immediate conduit of communication to facilitate continued progression of activities between VPE and System One organizations.

Ensure effective and correct application of key design requirements and codes, in particular ASME BPVC Section III Div 5 and ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1 / 2.

Proactively identify emerging issues, barriers, or trends, and recommend resolutions to technical and quality challenges. May be directly responsible for resolution planning and execution at times.

Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure resolutions are effective and satisfactorily completed.

Support System One’s design teams by facilitating regular and organized technical interfacing between internal and supplier stakeholders, including identification, planning, and facilitation of digital forums and in-person meetings.

Identify and resolve delivery issues (such as material or fabrication schedule issues, fabrication sequences, logistics, etc.) in coordination with design and procurement teams.

Interface with project management personnel on issues related to schedule, budget, or other project management functions, as needed.

Key Qualifications and Skills

Education : Minimum B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline. Other engineering fields may be considered if the candidate has relevant experience. M.S. degrees may be credited for up to two years of experience.

Minimum of 10 years of project engineering and / or component fabrication experience, preferably in nuclear power or other high-integrity applications.

Working knowledge and demonstrated experience with ASME BPVC Section VIII highly desired.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex multi-disciplinary engineering issues and drive resolution between stakeholders in a timely manner.

Experience working to a nuclear quality assurance program (10 CFR 50, Appendix B).

Capable and willing to relocate to Sacramento, CA for extended assignment, with periodic travel to corporate or client sites.

Team-oriented and able to work effectively with geographically distributed and international team members.

Ability to work in a first-of-a-kind environment requiring knowledge-based decision-making, strong engineering judgment, and proactive issue management.

Job Functions / Working Conditions

Motor Abilities : Sitting and / or standing for extended periods, bending / stooping, grasping / gripping, fine motor control (hands).

Physical exertion : Minimal; ability to safely lift up to 20 lbs.

Repetitive work : Prolonged.

Special Senses : Visual and audio-focused work.

Work Conditions : Typing / keyboard, stairs, standing and / or sitting in an 8-hour / day environment.

Travel : Up to 100%.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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