Sr. Procurement Engineer
Full-Time Office/Project - No Telework/Remote
OVERVIEW:
As a Senior Procurement Engineer, you will be working as part of the Engineering team that implements the WTP Engineering CGD process. The ideal candidate will have a detailed experience in several areas, including: engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality assurance requirements associated with the nuclear CGD process.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The specific responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to:
- Providing expertise necessary to develop and implement procurement strategies.
- Performing failure mode analyses on safety-related items and equipment.
- Develop commercial grade dedication strategies.
- Directly interfacing with the WTP supply chain.
- Reviewing diverse manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, welding, heat treating, factory acceptance testing).
- Implementing detailed requirements associated with quality assurance (e.g., NQA-1, DOE 414.1D, ISO-9000), and applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME Section VIII, ANSI B31.3, AWS D1.1/D1.6).
The Senior Procurement Engineering role includes working under the direction of a supervisor implementing the CGD process, which includes but is not limited to the following:
- Performing detailed technical evaluations of both simple and complex items (mechanical, electrical, structural, and instrumentation and controls).
- Developing and optimizing procurement strategies.
- Performing failure analysis of safety-related items and equipment.
- Developing detailed critical characteristics, acceptance criteria, and acceptance methods based on project requirements and supplier capabilities.
- Performing detailed reviews of supplier CGD programs, process.
- Developing CGD Survey and Source Verification criteria.
- Partnering with suppliers on CGD and other supply chain issues to ensure success.
- Performing detailed technical and quality reviews of supplier’s CGD quality documentation.
- Interfacing with the Department of Energy.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. in Engineering or Science discipline plus 9 years of CGD experience; or 12 plus years of nuclear experience.
- Detailed knowledge and actual experiences with CGD processes in NRC or DOE regulated facilities.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
- Possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.
- Manufacturing experience.
- Previous client project experience.
- Previous DOD/DOE project experience.
- Familiarity with relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and the Standard Application Programs (SAPs).
- Quality Assurance experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.