ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Field Engineer, Electrical to join our team supporting the Uranium Processing Facility! This position is full-time.

Responsibilities

• Support completion of UPF’s Electrical system(s).

• Provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with electrical systems.

• Exercise judgment related to appropriate electrical codes and standards.

• Utilize strong field background related to electrical experience.

• Assist with recommendations to ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements

• Perform the following tasks:

  • Work Planning & Packaging – prepares construction drawings and sketches & facilitates planning construction methods and procedures.

  • Material Management – initiates requisition for field purchases & prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.

  • Quantities – verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.

  • Safety / Quality Control – ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area & tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.

  • System Turnover – develops firm understanding of electrical system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.

  • Subcontract Coordination - reviews and approves inspection test plans & coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – High School Diploma and 9+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree 3+ years of relevant experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Must have a strong electrical execution background (as either an Electrical Superintendent or Field Engineer).

• Must have a working knowledge of design codes and standards including NFPA 70-2014, NEC, and NQA-1.

• Experience with DOE, DOD, and/or commercial nuclear construction projects is preferred.

• Must have strong experience in work execution and field expertise.

About the Site

The Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) is a construction project at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee that is intended to modernize and replace aging facilities for uranium operations. Once complete, UPF will support the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile, naval reactors, and defense nuclear nonproliferation while ensuring the long-term safety, security, and viability of enriched uranium capabilities in the United States. (energy.gov).

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security.

This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UPF is a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar project and will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy’s largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

The UPF project works on a 4/10 schedule. Start times are flexible but the standard work week is Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.