Nuclear Fuels Engineer
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- Nuclear Science & Technology (Cxxx)
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- Aug 31, 2017 Post Date
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Job Information
Job Title: Nuclear Fuels Engineer Level 3/Level 4
Grade: 210/220
Org: Fuel Design & Development Contact: Laurie.Taylor@inl.gov Work Location: Idaho Falls, ID (Town) |
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Mission/Vision Statement
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Leading Nuclear Energy and Research Technology
Mission: Discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
Vision: INL will change the world's energy future and secure our critical infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking applicants for a Nuclear Fuels Engineer. Responsible for leading and/or contributing to planning, designing, and analyzing irradiation experiments to be conducted in a variety of test beds including Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) using traditional and advanced PIE in order to evaluate the performance of advanced nuclear fuels and materials. Responsible for developing postirradiation examination plans, overseeing data collection, reduction and analysis of the performance data, and publication of results in internal reports and the open literature.
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BS degree in science or engineering plus 5 years relevant experience or a MS degree in science or engineering plus 3 years relevant experience or a PhD in science or engineering plus 2 years relevant experience.
Advanced degree preferred (M.S. or Ph.D.) in nuclear engineering or related discipline is preferred. An understanding of the performance issues of fuels and materials under irradiation is required. Experience in the planning, design, irradiation testing, and/or postirradiation examination of fuels and materials experiments is desirable. Familiarity with facilities and instruments unique to in-pile testing and post-irradiation examination is a plus. Should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. |
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Employee Job Functions
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Employee Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job position which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
Fine motor control (hands); Repetitive work; Visually demanding work; Typing/keyboard; Working > 8 hrs./day.
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Please Apply Before: |
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09/28/2017 (Midnight).
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Environmental, Safety and Health Statement
Must be familiar with, and comply with all relevant health and safety requirements. Must be knowledgeable of emergency action policies and procedures, methods for reporting/resolving work practices or conditions to available cognizant professionals.
Other Information
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL Overview
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With 4,200 scientist, researchers and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and develop technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security and environmental missions.
The Idaho Falls Area
Idaho Falls is conveniently situated near many national treasures such as Yellowstone National Park, Teton National Park, Jackson, WY, etc. For more information about the area, please visit www.visitidahofalls.com and www.visitidaho.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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