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iQuasar LLC

Nuclear Engineering Technician

Dover, NH · On-site

$30 - $37/hr

Nuclear Engineering Technician III-VI * Location: Dover, NH * Position Type: Full time * Travel ... Engineer, or retired SUBMEPP or SY (shop 38,31,260). * Kittery ME, Work package development ...

IQUASAR LLC

Nuclear Engineering Technician

Dover, NH

$30 - $37/hr

Nuclear Engineering Technician III-VI * Location: Dover, NH * Position Type: Full time * Travel ... Engineer, or retired SUBMEPP or SY (shop 38,31,260). * Kittery ME, Work package development ...

U.S. Pacific Fleet

SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER

$125K - $163K/yr

You will be required to direct, manage and oversee all non-nuclear engineering and planning work ... Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days ...

U.S. Pacific Fleet

INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER

Bremerton, WA · On-site +1

$45K - $73K/yr

You will perform day-to-day management, control, and direction of the non-nuclear work control and ... Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days ...

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Industry UsageEngineering firms, government agencies, nuclear power plantsNuclear power plants, research facilities, maintenance companies

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Nuclear Engineering Technician

Nuclear Engineering Technician

iQuasar LLC

Dover, NH • On-site

$30 - $37/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance

iQuasar LLC is seeking to fill the position of Nuclear Engineering Technician III-VI in Dover, NH. We strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, a matching 401k plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment. Our employees are exceptional, giving us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity.
One of our clients in Dover, NH needs a Nuclear Engineering Technician III-VI for a contract position.
  • Position: Nuclear Engineering Technician III-VI
  • Location: Dover, NH
  • Position Type: Full time
  • Travel: 10%

Essential functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  • Review Engineering and technical documentation to determine compliance with engineering standards, technical accuracy, and adequacy in relation to functional, operational, and technical requirements.
  • Perform engineering analysis, reviews, studies and provide recommendations related to the development, interoperability, integration, operations, and use of Maintenance Standards during submarine system, subsystem, equipment maintenance.
  • Review, analyze, maintain, draft, validate changes to technical submarine maintenance documentation.
  • Perform Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysis on new and existing maintenance requirements. This ensures the systems maintain high safety, reliability, environmental compliance, and operational readiness at the most effective cost.
  • Collaborate with the customer and various organizations, offering in-depth research and data analysis to improve engineering documentation and provide informed technical feedback.
  • Provide administrative functions for program efforts in special situations including, but not limited to meetings, and preparing/maintaining history files.

Required Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or Accredited GED equivalent.
  • Engineering Technician III - Relevant experience in the skills listed below (less than 8 years of experience).
  • Engineering Technician IV - Greater than 8 years relevant experience in the skills listed below OR BS Engineering with less than 4 years of experience.
  • Engineering Technician V - Greater than 20 years relevant experience in the skills listed below. Most likely has some leadership experience.
  • Relevant experience:
    • Familiarity with Navy supply systems, logistics databases, and Submarine Rotatable Pool processes.
    • Reliability Centered Maintenance Experience or TGIs writing or reviewing experience.
    • Mechanical trades or Engineering Technician experience, degreed Engineer, or retired SUBMEPP or SY (shop 38,31,260).
    • Kittery ME, Work package development experience.
    • Experienced electrical trade or engineering technician prefer E, nuc ET, nav ET, or RC Div.
    • Experienced quality assurance (QAO/QAS/aQAO/aQAS) with mechanical/electrical trade or technician background.

Preferred education and experience:
  • Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Familiarity with Maintenance Standards and submarine Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems is a plus.
  • Current or recent shipyard submarine availability maintenance experience and be familiar with availability work packages and tracking metrics.
  • Experience as a PQS Worker, Work Center Supervisor, or 3M Coordinator within the Navy's maintenance system.
  • Familiarity with the Navy's Planned Maintenance System.
  • Familiarity with engineering documentation standards and quality assurance practices.
  • Adept at learning new systems and terminology

If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at with the information requested below: Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position or this is not a right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you!
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Please don't hesitate to contact me with any question(s) you may have. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Best Regards
Mehreen Malik
Senior Recruitment Professional
Phone: (703) 552-8142
Main: (703) 962-6001 Ext. 618
Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
iQuasar LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital/parental /veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, other non-merit factors, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour

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