MURR Reactor Engineer II - Reactor Support

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MRR Reactor Operations

Job Description

The MURR Reactor Engineer II – Reactor Support reports directly to the Senior Manager – Support. This position supports reactor operations by executing delegated system engineering initiatives under the strategic direction of the Senior Manager – Support. This position focuses on long-term system reliability, configuration control, fabrication capability, and operational improvement to reduce risk, improve maintainability, and strengthen the University of Missouri Research Reactor’s operational readiness.

This role is intentionally structured to address forward-looking challenges that cannot be effectively managed through day-to-day operations alone.

Job Duties

• Serve as the assigned system steward for designated reactor systems and components as directed by the Senior Manager – Support.
• Evaluate system health and performance, including aging mechanisms, obsolescence risks, and single-point vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support development of long-range maintenance and replacement strategies in coordination with Operations and Maintenance leadership.
• Lead in-house engineering initiatives for control blade fabrication and refurbishment, reactor-specific tooling and fixtures, and replacement or redesign of obsolete components.
• Develop, review, and maintain SolidWorks models, drawings, and fabrication packages.
• Maintain configuration control authority by ensuring systems and components are accurately documented and reflect as-built conditions.
• Assist with preparation and review of Modification Records, engineering change documentation, and supporting analyses impacting reactor operations.
• Act as a technical resource for operational system changes.
• Identify recurring equipment and system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement engineering-based corrective solutions.
• Perform trend analysis and support root-cause evaluations for system failures.
• Lead projects that reduce maintenance burden, improve system reliability, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide engineering guidance across departments, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and regulatory expectations.