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Boston Government Services (BGS) is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support our clients at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction. Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability—where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection. If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below! Where You’ll Work: The Y12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, TN, plays a vital role in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Security Enterprise. Y-12 provides manufacturing, technical, and scientific expertise to produce components, subassemblies, and quality evaluations to sustain a U.S. nuclear deterrent; reduce the threat from weapons of mass destruction; supply nuclear material to the Naval Reactors Program; and provide solutions to other emerging national security challenges. Y-12 has developed state-of-the-art capabilities in three core areas: nuclear technology and materials, security and consequence management, and manufacturing and technical services. Y-12 lends its specialized expertise to other federal agencies, such as the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, state and local governments, and private-sector companies. Projects at Y-12 include providing protective equipment to soldiers in combat, training National Guard units for radiological emergencies, and creating machining platforms that improve production and efficiency. Learn more about Y12 visit: https://www.y12.doe.gov/ About the Role: Reliability Engineer (RE) provides a strategic support interface between Production, Engineering, Projects, and the Maintenance Organizations by providing recommendations and technical expertise to enhance equipment design, reliability, and maintainability. The RE has a critical role in optimizing asset management processes through utilization of proactive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime, failure rates and maximize equipment reliability. Responsibilities: Defines and provides implementation support for recommendations that ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls and safety/security systems.
Provides reliability based technical support to Production, Operations, Infrastructure Management and Craft personnel.
Gathers, reviews, and analyzes data concerning facility or equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and inspectability (RAMI) specifications.
Reviews technical documents that depict or define reliability, accessibility, maintainability or inspectability features of systems, equipment and facilities including technical basis documentation, manuals and datasheets.
Leads role in integration of project and plant RAMI deliverables.
Develops proactive maintenance strategies for structures, systems and components.
Conducts quipment Failure Mode Identification and Root Cause Failure Analysis.
Conducts trend Analysis of structures, systems, and components.
Defines, develops, implements, revises, and monitors Asset Management Plan(s) for structures, systems and components.
Effective deployment of condition based, predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems before failure occurrence.
Completion and presentation of both RAMI and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analyses to the internal and external engineering partners. Performs analysis to include labor distributions, critical spares identification, proactive asset management plans, failure rates MTBF, MTTR and life-cycle cost analysis. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program.
5+ years of Reliability Engineering experience or master’s degree in engineering/physical science discipline with 2+ years of Reliability Engineering experience.
Ability to work independently as well as work within a team environment and promote collaboration.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Interact with organizations across the Site.
Present information clearly and effectively through oral and written communication.
Ability to resolve complex issues, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
1 year of nuclear experience or a DOE approved alternative is needed for this position. (DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact on the safety basis of nuclear facilities).
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Successful drug screening.
Requires an active U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance. Location/Work Arrangement: This position is a fully onsite position at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Benefits: BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability. EEO: BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer: BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.