Process/Product/QC Technologist

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,400 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

BWXT is currently seeking a Technologist for its Lynchburg, VA location!

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs reviews of technical requirements and manufacturing specifications, helps to maintain process and procedural qualifications, evaluates situations, and creates plans and procedures to meet specifications for product and administrative requirements.
• Supports time and cost estimates.
• Reviews and supports engineering technical reports, papers, and conducts both formal and informal communication with internal and external customers.
• Solves a wide variety of technical issues by collaborating with area experts.
• Participates in meetings and interacts with customers, vendors, other department representatives.
• Reviews and comments on existing procedures, and assists in generating new analytical procedures or revising existing ones.
• Participates on process improvement teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum Associate’s Degree in science/technical field OR a high school diploma/equivalent plus four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Should be a self-starter capable of demonstrating initiative and able to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures, and/or other standard work practices.
• Should possess the ability to work both as an individual and within a multi-discipline team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to generate reports and present data is essential while also demonstrating a high level of attention to detail.
• Computer skills required include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. or comparable programs. Experience with C++, Visual Basic, CAD, Solid Edge & Microstation, and/or SAP is desired.
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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