- Conducts Engineering evaluations of lifting, rigging, and handling practices, methods, and issues.
- Supports a production environment.
- Provides Engineering insight and support.
- Works with a "Safety Focus" and participates in safety awareness and improvements.
- Completes Engineering reviews of drawings and procedures.
- Interfaces with all areas and levels of the plant, vendors, and suppliers, and other BWXT facilities.
- Assists in providing crane and rigging training.
- Assists shop personnel and production areas with lifting and rigging issues, questions, and technical support.
- Creates and updates documentation to support lifting and handling projects and issues.
- Implements and supports improvements, new methods, and/or standards.
- Develops workable production devices, tools, fixtures, etc. from concepts.
- Mentors less experienced personnel within the group.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering is required. Internal candidates with a Physics Degree who are already on the Engineering Ladder are also eligible.
- Previous industry experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes and methods, with lifting and rigging is preferred.
- Past or present certifications from training institutes, providers, or nationally recognized organizations relative to crane and rigging are a plus. Must be willing to recertify in NCCCO crane and rigging certification if needed.
- Knowledge of ASME and OSHA code relative to cranes and rigging is desired.
- Prior experience as a trainer in cranes, lifting, and rigging is a plus.
- Must be able to demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of Solumina and SAP is preferred.
- Ability to lead change and interface with all departments throughout a manufacturing environment. Mechanical knowledge, experience, and insight is beneficial.
- Previous mechanical hands-on experience is required.
- Must be highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a rapidly changing environment is required.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with no dual citizenship.
Lifting & Handling Engineer - Lynchburg, United States - BWX Technologies, Inc.
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As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.