MURR Reactor Engineer I

Hiring Department

MRR Facility Operations

Job Description

The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is seeking a MURR Reactor Engineer I. This position will report to the Manager of the Engineering group and will be responsible for working with internal and external customers to provide innovative solutions to MU Research Reactor Facility projects.

This individual will perform routine to complex assignments, using both new and existing procedures and protocols coupled with their experience.

Key Duties Performed by This Position Will Include

• Perform detailed designs, with full documentation, of new prototype equipment and systems, and performing modifications, and changes to the reactor, facility infrastructure, research, and service equipment.
• Infrastructure maintenance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and other utility systems. This involves conducting periodic facility/system inspections and making assessments to determine repair and modification requirements and developing procedures and plans for project implementation, as necessary.
• Maintain familiarity with various codes, guidelines and requirements issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Building Officials and Code Administrators Intonational (BOCA) etc.
• Interface with both internal and external customers and follows a project through the entire process, from conception to final installation and commissioning.
• Writing the standard operating procedure for installed systems.
• Work with Campus Facilities to complete maintenance projects on time, while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
• Work with external vendors and contractors either as member of a team

Additional responsibilities

• Collaborating with Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources
• Preparing procedures, reports and other documentation of projects, project updates, and other critical analysis as necessary
• Testing and documenting design prototypes before final construction and installation

Successful candidates will be persuasive communicators with exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills: leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, metacognition, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to university values in their activities.

Must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work.

Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or other engineering degree and applicable experience.
Experience working in a nuclear facility.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Hiring Salary: $80,000.00
Grade: GGS M09
University Title: MURR Reactor Engineer I