Lead Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear

Requisition : 79915
PSEG Company: PSEG Power
Salary Range : $ 88,400 - $ 140,000
Incentive : PIP 10%
Work Location Category : Hybrid
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees - we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The overriding mission for Engineering Response Team (ERT) is to protect the work week schedule and address emergent issues to minimize the impact on engineering core business. ERT Mechanical / Systems Engineer will provide maintenance with field support pertaining to simple trouble shooting and lead complex troubleshooting activities with maintenance and operations. Support maintenance and planning by resolving engineering technical issues within the work management process, this includes resolving work order holds assigned to engineering. Develop temporary power and lighting plans, review schematics and logic diagrams for emergent issue support and control room alarm bypass. Review exceptional tag-outs for plant impact and personnel safety. Perform permanent and temporary configuration changes and operability determinations. Required to support outage engineering and participate in the Emergency Response Organization. The successful candidate will also perform other assigned duties as determined by the Salem Emergent Response Team Branch Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for balancing work time to accomplish assigned tasks.
Job Responsibilities

• Respond to technical inquiries from maintenance and provide responses to support online work
• Provide technical support in resolving operating challenges to the station
• Lead complex troubleshooting teams and support simple troubleshooting activities to identify the cause of issues and prevent re-occurrence
• Provide technical assistance for equipment that does not have specific system owners
• Develop emergent engineering modification products to support scheduled work and operational issue
• Develop minor modification packages to resolve long standing station issues and upgrade obsolete equipment
• Develop and modify calculations to support technical products
• Review and give appropriate prioritization to work backlog and protect both the online schedule

Job Specific Qualifications
Required Skills:
BS Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.
Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to support shift work during refueling outage, forced outages, and access industrial areas of a nuclear power plant.
Ability to gain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.
The candidate will need to demonstrate flexibility with balancing multiple work items with various levels of priority.
Desired Skills:
Degree or experience in an mechanical, nuclear engineering or technology discipline
3+ years of Nuclear Power Plant experience.
Experience in troubleshooting mechanical / mechanical systems issues.
Experience with rotating equipment.
Experience with vibration analysis.
Experience in designing mechanical modifications to plant components and systems.
Previous commercial nuclear plant engineering or RO/SRO license/certification is a plus.
PE License
Minimum Years of Experience
5 years of experience
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