Startup Engineer Specialist Spectra Tech - Aiken, SC - SC

Job details on NukeWorker.com's Nuclear Jobs & Employment Jobboard

NukeWorker Job Board

Job details: Startup Engineer Specialist

Startup Engineer Specialist

Job Category: Startup
Posted on: 12/03/2025 by Spectra Tech, Inc.
Job reference #: dse/4101

Location
Aiken, SC, SC US-Region II (South East)

Compensation
Unspecified Wage
$ Per Diem

Salary Calculator

Duration

Long Term

Expiration Date 03/03/2026

Job description
Plans, coordinates and executes difficult specialized assignments within a type of facility or type of process for startup, operations, maintenance and testing. Apply specialized knowledge of startup methods to the solution of specific problems. Provides the resolution of technical questions arising in the area of specialty. Uses advanced startup engineering techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of related sciences and disciplines. Receives operational supervision
and technical assignments from the Manager of Startup or, a Startup Engineering Manager.

Provide technical advice and counsel on specific assignments. Develop and evaluate plans and criteria within a discipline or specialty for a variety of project activities. Interpret new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria and performance data relating to a specialty. Provide input and participates in special technical educational and training programs as directed. Maintain up-to-date knowledge within area of expertise regarding new concepts, approaches and solutions to problems. Assist in project design reviews and project operations manual preparation. Prepare and give presentations to management and others as directed. Assist in the preparation of contract proposals. Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to subordinates and project personnel as assigned. Perform field consulting services as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline plus Experience/Skills: 8 - 10 years practical work experience in startup, operations, maintenance or testing
and basic knowledge of pertinent industry or regulatory standards. Some knowledge of construction or field engineering, of engineering systems, and applications of startup/test methods. Some knowledge of code, mathematics, or computers. Basic skill in communications. The above is normally acquired through a recognized degree in an engineering, technical, or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, a U. S. Military curriculum specialized courses in a technical field, or 12 - 18 years of practical work experience in startup, operations maintenance or testing or other relevant work experience in design engineering, field engineering, or construction to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Additional Experience Qualifications
Required:
- Personnel shall have technical knowledge of Commissioning/Startup Testing, including experience working in the following technical areas/labor categories:
Conduct of Startup Testing Design reviews Procedure development Test Execution
- Demonstrated previous experience with the use and implementation of Manual 5E, Startup Test Program, and related directives and standards, or an equivalent Commissioning/Startup program.
- Demonstrated previous experience in developing, reviewing, approval and presenting Technical Work Documents/Commissioning Test Procedures.
- Demonstrated personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work.

Preferred:
- Demonstrated a minimum of 1 year of recent testing experience through support of the Department of Energy (DOE) or the commercial nuclear industry.
- Commissioning/Startup testing execution qualification(s) Level II or III (per ASME NQA-1 test program)

Will require:
· Strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
· Evening and weekend hours depending on construction/Commissioning schedule.
· Outdoor work in noisy industrial environments for extended periods of time in heat, rain, and cold. Occasionally in temperatures above 100 °F and below 32 °F.
Physical Requirements:
Able to easily navigate on foot task of an operating construction site daily to include:
• Walking, climbing, stooping, standing, for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
• Climbing stairs and scaffolding, walking through uneven and rough terrain, and entering confined spaces (as necessary).
• Pushing/pulling and lifting, up to 50 lbs.
• Performing the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting
qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Bachelor's degree. 8 - 10 years practical work experience in startup, operations, maintenance or testing and basic knowledge of pertinent industry or regulatory standards. Some knowledge of construction or field engineering, of engineering systems, and applications of startup/test methods. Some knowledge of code, mathematics, or computers. 12 - 18 years of practical work experience in startup, operations maintenance or testing or other relevant work experience in design engineering, field engineering, or construction to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Personnel shall have technical knowledge of Commissioning/Startup Testing, including experience working in the following technical areas/labor categories: Conduct of Startup Testing, Design reviews, Procedure development and Test Execution.

Demonstrated previous experience with the use and implementation of Manual 5E, Startup Test Program, and related directives and standards, or an equivalent Commissioning/Startup program.

Demonstrated previous experience in developing, reviewing, approval and presenting Technical Work Documents/Commissioning Test Procedures.

Demonstrated personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work.

Demonstrated a minimum of 1 year of recent testing experience through support of the Department of Energy (DOE) or the commercial nuclear industry.

Commissioning/Startup testing execution qualification(s) Level II or III (per ASME NQA-1 test program)

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Other requirements

Degree
Bachelors

Experience
10+ years

Security Clearance
Unspecified

Qualifications
Unspecified

Benefits and Other Informations:
Full time regular with health, dental, vision, EAP and 401k

Contact information

You need to login to view contact details of this job!

Apply Online Now