Setpoints and Control Systems Engineer

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports reputable organizations across multiple industries? If so, we are looking for you. At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Opportunity Overview:

We are looking to hire an engineering contractor to support Reactor Trip System (RTS) and Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System (ESFAS) Setpoint Uncertainty Analysis, and data / statistical analysis. The selected individual will work closely with numerous subject matter experts in a variety of nuclear subsystems to ensure the successful completion of the various tasks. This role will work a flexible schedule with some on-site requirements in the Westinghouse Warrendale, PA and Cranberry Twp. Headquarters offices, as needed.

Additional technical areas within the SCS scope could be considered for future work opportunities if the candidate is successful in performing the setpoint uncertainty work noted previously. These other areas include Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Control Systems design and analysis, NSSS Design Transients, and Low-Temperature Overpressure Protection System (LTOPS) analysis.

What your day-to-day looks like:

• Nominal Trip Setpoints (NTSs) exist in the RTS and ESFAS to ensure that plant safety limits are protected. A trip will occur to ensure that the necessary counter action can be taken prior to the safety limit being reached. The engineer will be responsible for performing and maintaining uncertainty analysis using the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved Westinghouse Setpoint Methodology (WSM) for both AP1000 plants and other domestic nuclear plants. The calculations will ensure that the NTSs adequately protect the Safety Limits when all sources of process uncertainty and instrumentation uncertainty (such as transmitters, resistance temperature detectors, process racks, and indicators) are considered.
• In some instances, a nuclear power plant may seek to extend surveillance intervals (which are typically 18-months) for instrumentation (such as differential pressure transmitters) as a means of cost savings. The engineer will be responsible for performing statistical / data analyses to examine the instrument performance (drift) over time, and to project performance over a longer time period. The objective of this analysis will be to determine whether instrument drift is time-dependent and to determine if the surveillance intervals can be safely extended. Additionally, the engineer will also be responsible for ensuring that the surveillance extensions are adequately addressed in the setpoint uncertainty analysis.
• The candidate will meet periodically with their SCS mentor and SCS supervisor to review assignments, status, training gaps, and ensure overall understanding of the work being completed by the individual.
• Scoping and cost estimating impacts of design changes on existing designs
• Supporting Project Management on schedule creation
• Composing clear and concise reports on the above tasks for internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned by the SCS Supervisor.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Opportunity Pay Range

This position is expected to pay between $25-$33.00 per hour.

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

Through the ever changing and rapidly evolving contract labor market we continue to employ experienced, highly motivated, and qualified employees with proven track records to meet our clients' needs. We have expanded our scope of services outside of the nuclear industry to include international contracts in more than five countries. Our dedicated employees range in expertise from highly specialized technical niche positions to corporate function positions and we want YOU to be a part of our impressive talent network!

Additionally, WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay as well as benefits to qualifying positions. To learn more about us visit www.wectecstaffing.com

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