Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking an Automation Engineer / Software Programmer to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site.

The Automation Engineer / Software Programmer is responsible for Operator Training process control system performance and technical assurance for assigned projects. They enable plant operators and training personnel to complete offline operator training via automated control system, and utilize process control and plant operations modeling software to support offline training efforts. Systems / products utilized include the Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) software / hardware, GSE Solutions’ JPro software, and Configuration Management tools. They work with and utilize work processes in support of Training / Operations and in accordance with Engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and / or participate on project teams supporting software automation efforts with technical analysis, design, integration, and implementation issues throughout the project life-cycle.

• Understand, develop, and implement project schedules while identifying key project milestones.

• Define work scopes and lead efforts to implement activities.

• Lead and document technical troubleshooting and corrective measure implementation for Emerson DeltaV and GSE Solutions’ JPro systems.

• Review and understand modifications to process control and operator training systems.

• Configure, implement, and test software automation for process control system design modifications.

• Champion LEAN and Engineering initiatives to develop innovative automation solutions for process control strategies and standards to improve operational training productivity and efficiency.

• Become a change agent for improved processes, technologies, and innovation.

• Develop and implement operator training system models, control strategies, and standards to improve operational productivity and efficiency.

• Maintain and update documentation on system software changes and process updates.

• Participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation for the process control and operator training systems.

• Provide technical presentations highlighting key activities, new automation technologies, and / or process improvement plans

• Ensure DCS / Operator Training system hardware, software, and related procedures adhere to organizational procedures and approved configuration baselines

• Provide input and technical review of software requirements specifications, software design documents and code reviews

• Provide system health and legacy system monitoring

• Work effectively in teams as well as independently

• Serves as a technical expert to training / operations personnel and mentors / coaches less experienced engineers.

• Plays active role in development / execution of programmatic improvements.

This is a multilevel posting. Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their education, experience, and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university with relevant work experience; or

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with relevant work experience

Additional Information:

Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their education, experience, and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Process control system and instrumentation experience

• Experience with DeltaV DCS as an Application Programmer, System Administrator and/or System Engineer

• Experience with GSE Systems’ JPro process modeling / simulation products

About

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. https://www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Benefits

SRMC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs.

Highlights of our plans include:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions

• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program

• Health Savings Account

• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life and Accident Coverage

• Disability Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Pay

USD $72,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $145,000.00/Yr.

Pay Disclaimer

Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

EEO Statement

SRMC is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.

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ID 2024-1509

Category Engineering

Position Type Full-Time

Remote No