Thermal/Fluids Analyst

Company: Idaho National Laboratory
Location: Idaho Falls
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Description *This is a multi-level posting*ORGANIZATION:Irradiation NeutronicsGRADE:--200/210CONTACT:--(see application details)WORK LOCATION:--Idaho Falls, ID (In Town, 9x80 Schedule)Idaho National Lab will change the world's energy future and secure our infrastructure! Join us - innovate the future!Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Irradiation Experiment Analysis department develops and maintains lab-wide engineering-scale analytical capabilities and expertise specific to irradiation testing of nuclear fuels and materials in reactors and nuclear facilities at the INL. This organization is responsible for performing neutronics and thermal/fluids calculations and analyses enabling research, engineering design, fabrication, irradiation, shipping and post-irradiation examination activities associated with nuclear fuels and material experiments. The-- Irradiation Experiment Analysis-- --department is seeking a Thermal/Fluids Analyst to contribute and function as a subject matter specialist on multi-disciplinary engineering project teams.Responsibilities Perform calculations, create models, evaluate and analyze the entire life-cycle of irradiation experiments. Utilize analytical tools (e.g. ABAQUS, Inventor, Star-ccm+, Mathcad, RELAP5, etc...) to achieve results and perform work using high performance computer (HPC) systems. Apply scientific/engineering principles, theories and concepts to understand, explain and defend physical conditions and phenomena. Perform work with direction and oversight to ensure correctness, completeness and quality of results. Work will be performed to support established expectations, requirements, schedules, and budgets. Ensure accuracy, quality and completeness of input parameters, assumptions, calculations, analyses, models, results and deliverables. Learn and apply established facility-specific requirements to support all aspects of the irradiation experiment life-cycle. Innovate and make positive impacts to cost, schedule, and discovery within the area of thermal/fluids. Qualifications Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related field) plus experience in the nuclear enterprise: o BS plus 2-5 years experience o MS plus 1-3 years experience Experience applying analytical tools (e.g ABAQUS, Inventor, Star-ccm+, Mathcad, RELAP5, etc...) to achieve results and perform work using high performance computer (HPC) systems. Eager and engaged participant with experience collaborating on multi-disciplinary engineering project teams and ability to work effectively both independently and as a highly sought team member. Self-motivated and willing to take direction from management, team members, and peers as well as provide meaningful and constructive feedback to management, team members, and peers. Experience maintaining currency in relevant engineering and scientific literature and techniques, preparing internal and external reports, contributing to peer-reviewed publications, preparing presentations, and presenting work status with results at technical meetings. Must be able to work in a culturally diverse environment. Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy level "L" security clearance is required; therefore, US citizenship is required. Please Apply Before:--February 6, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (MDT)MISSION/VISION STATEMENT:-- Empowering the Nation's Energy FutureMISSION: --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.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.-- Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. Employee Job FunctionsEmployee 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.Motor Abilities ---fine motor control (hands); repetitive, intermittent workSpecial Senses ---visually demanding work; near vision; speech discrimination; audio alarmsWork Conditions ---stairs; typing/keyboard; working alone; working > 8 hours/dayCertification Exams ---Testing Designated Position (TDP) Selective Service RequirementsTo be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959--must--have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). This includes U.S. born and naturalized citizens, parolees, undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents, asylum seekers, refugees, and all males with visas of any kind which expired more than 30 days ago. The few individuals who are exempt from this requirement are those on current non-immigrant visas.-- For more information see-- www.sss.gov .Environmental, Safety and Health StatementMust 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 InformationWhen 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 OverviewINL 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 more than 4,300 scientists, 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 AreaIdaho 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 .

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