Procurement Engineer, Nuclear Materials & Procurement

Overview:    

We are seeking a Nuclear Procurement Engineer who will focus on assuring the availability of certified spare parts and materials needed to maintain and operate the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Cold Neutron Source plant systems. HFIR is a category 1 nuclear facility and requires that a high degree of rigor be applied to HFIR nuclear procurement processes. This position resides in the Nuclear Materials & Procurement Group in the Business Management Services Section, Research Reactors Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

As part of our team, the Procurement Engineer will play a vital part in the entire supply chain process for the HFIR, including but not limited to reactor materials procurement, commercial grade dedication, sourcing, material take-offs, expediting, receiving/handling, receiving inspection, counterfeit parts identification, non-conformance generation and resolution, and return shipments. Materials management duties include identification of items, stocking/issuance, shelf life, preventive maintenance, segregation, obsolescence, and disposal. 
  

Major Duties/Responsibilities:   

• Help develop, coordinate, and facilitate activities for developing technical evaluation acceptance and verification criteria for items, services, and equipment. 

• Confirm material qualification to design basis documents to ensure compliance with Laboratory drawings, procedures, and specifications. 

• Perform commercial graded dedication (CGD) technical evaluations to identify configuration management, application, and acceptance criteria of plant systems and equipment (including spare/replacement parts and fabrications).  

• Identify equipment/component safety functions and performance requirements to document failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA). 

• Acquire reactor safety related, commercial grade, and other quality significant parts, materials, components, and services needed for operation of HFIR and the Cold Neutron Source Plant, from point of acquisition initiation to end user delivery.   

• Coordinate supplier audits and commercial grade surveys.  Maintain and update database for tracking and scheduling vendor audits and surveys). 

• Apply understanding of engineering specifications, scope of work, governing codes and standards, requirements for test and inspection, QA, vendor documentation requirements, transportation and ESH&Q to procure nuclear material. 

• Interface with RRD staff, vendors, and ORNL Procurement on activities such as bid and award information, exceptions to requirements and delivery information, and noncompetitive justification preparation. 

• Ensure that appropriate clauses are included in requisitions for nuclear safety related items such as; Code of Federal Regulation 10CFR Part 21, Price Anderson Amendment Act (PAAA), and hazard analysis for on-site vendor visits. 

• Expedite acquisition activities to meet engineering, equipment upgrade and maintenance schedules by coordinating with systems engineering, maintenance, and operations. 

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• A BS degree in an engineering related field of study with 5 years of related experience. 

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements and guidance (e.g. ASME, ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, IEC, etc.). 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Five or more years of experience in DOE, DOD, or NRC in design, procurement, or engineering. 

• Familiarity with the techniques used to successfully procure high-quality spare and replacement items. 

• Demonstrated understanding of reactor systems, components, and equipment. 

• In-depth knowledge of nuclear regulations, standards, and procurement guidance documents related to safety classification, procurement and receipt of items, and commercial grade dedication (including but not limited to: ASME NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR Part 21, EPRI NP-5652 including supplemental revisions)  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  

Benefits at ORNL:   

We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.