Requisition ID: 275423

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver

Project Overview:

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 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 provided enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

UPF works a 4-10 schedule with every Friday off. Start times are flexible but the standard work week is: Monday - Thursday from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. Alternate shifts (Days/Nights, 5x10s, etc.) and significant overtime is expected (up to 50%) in the future.

Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.

Position Summary:

The primary role of the UPF Startup Lead Technical Writer will be to lead a team to support the Startup Test Packages. To ensure technical editing, graphics, document control, and record management. Provide an understanding of the technical process of the testing documentation and the intent of the testing objective. Work with Startup Testing Engineers to ensure the intent of the package isn’t compromised with editorial changes. Provide accurate input to the daily Startups Plan of the day to prevent delays in testing.

Responsibilities:

• Supervising and assisting direct reports in assigned work activities.
• Understanding the Technical process of the testing documents.
• Ensuring quality of functional test instructions.
• Coordinating with the Startup Test Engineers to ensure intent of testing procedures has not been compromised.
• Working with UPF Training department to ensure personnel training is up to date.
• Developing and maintaining documentation with project document controls.
• Performing other duties as directed in support of project startup testing activities.
• Responsible for overall safety requirements as identified by project/department team.

Qualifications and Skills:

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 1: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related field and 9 years of related experience in startup, nuclear power facility experience, or similar. In lieu of a formal degree, 15 years of related experience to include Startup, nuclear power facility experience, DOD / DOE experience or similar experience.
• Level 2: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related field and 13 years of related experience in startup, nuclear power facility experience, or similar. In lieu of a formal degree, 19 years of related experience to include Startup, nuclear power facility experience, DOD / DOE experience or similar experience.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain site security badge and a DOE “Q” Clearance for access to work site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge in the area of Startup Testing Processes
• Knowledge of Micro-Station Suites
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous DOE and / or DOD experience

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Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.
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