Mechanical Engineer (Construction and Maintenance Unit)

Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Construction and Maintenance Unit) Status: Full-time Professional Annual Salary Range: $84,636 - $152,566 *Salary commensurate with education and experience. *Job Summary * As a Mechanical Engineer (Construction and Maintenace) at BPMI, you will advance the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) toward the goals of reducing maintenance and emergent repair spans on nuclear power plant components installed in submarines and aircraft carriers for the US Navy. Engineers in the Construction and Maintenance unit will work closely with teams across BPMI, Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), shipyards, and NAVSEA to refine and execute improvement strategies in the areas of Construction and Maintenance. *Essential Duties: * Develop and implement technologies to streamline fleet maintenance of BPMI equipment and promote the design for maintainability paradigm. Formulate and execute strategies to transition the NNPP to a condition-informed maintenance approach. Develop BPMI strategies to enable timely execution of emergent electrical and mechanical repairs. Develop and implement a strategy to increase shipyard flexibility toward hardware maintenance and upgrades to enable completion of field changes within 1-year availabilities. Investigate the causes of regular hardware failures in the existing fleet and develop a strategy and/or technical solution to prevent or mitigate the impact of recurrence. Build connections and relationships across the Program, industry, and external partners to champion innovative solutions and programs that support improvement strategies in the areas of Construction and Maintenance. Duties will include the following: formulating chartering actions and program plans, obtaining stakeholder buy-in and NAVSEA approval of these plans; collaborating with equipment departments and shipyards to contract for development and implementation of construction and maintenance technologies and strategies; surveying industry and identifying new vendors/partners to accelerate the transition to a condition informed maintenance approach. Successful candidates will have a desire to apply technology solutions to reduce maintenance timelines and a passion for realizing these solutions across BPMI's product lines. The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position. *What You Can Expect: * A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community. A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security. Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization. Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose. Career advancement and professional development programs. *Minimum Job Requirements: * B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university. Minimum (4) years of relevant experience. Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required. *Preferred Job Requirements: * Experience leading multi-disciplined technical and project teams across multiple organizations. Experience with supplier management and contract execution. General knowledge of fleet maintenance work. Broad knowledge of BPMI components. Experience in developing and tracking high level project plans. Experience with briefing executive l vel stakeholders within and outside BPMI. Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Office, SharePoint. Familiarity with Microsoft Project, or other project management software. *Why BPMI? * Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a project engineering organization supporting the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. BPMI provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain management of the fabrication, testing, delivery, installation, and field support of nuclear power plant components installed in submarines and aircraft carriers. In addition, BPMI provides upgraded replacement components in support of refueling and overhaul activities, and aids in the ultimate storage and disposition of spent naval fuel. BPMI also delivers information technology and operational solutions to the Nuclear Navy, enabling them to fulfill their critical mission. BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will 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. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. BPMI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Created: 2024-11-02