Maintenance Program Engineer(ASME-IST & ISI)

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Job Description

X Energy, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Program Engineer to join our Maintenance Program team. This role is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a Reliability Assurance Management (RAM) program for advanced generation nuclear platforms, with a focus on Reliability and Integrity Management (RIM) program development. The role will require expertise in ASME BPVC, In-Service Inspection (ISI), ASME Section XI, OM Code, In-service Testing (IST), and non-destructive examination (NDE). This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the plant’s long-term performance, using risk-informed and performance-based approaches to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, while supporting the plant’s reliability and maintenance goals.

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Development of applicable maintenance and engineering related programs. Define, develop, and manage plant-level programmatic requirements for an advanced reactor technology. Ensure the program development and implementation support overall project development, and inform system, structure, and component design.

• Identify applicable industry Engineering and Maintenance Programs related to ASME Code compliance, In-Service Inspection (ISI) and In-Service Testing (IST)  and apply design requirements through the development of programmatic governance and standards.

• Assist with identification, development, design, and/or integration of special tooling, robotics, and automated or remote maintenance platforms to support plant maintenance.

• Lead and/or participate in plant design reviews to classify plant equipment for development of a lifecycle plant asset management strategy.

• Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate maintenance requirements into the design of nuclear systems and components, ensuring ease of access and serviceability.

• Ensure all maintenance aspects of the design comply with relevant nuclear regulations and standards, including NRC and international guidelines.

• Recommend system design alterations and enhancements to improve reliability, maintainability and operation from an assembly, transportation, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and/or decommissioning perspective.

• Prepare and review detailed maintenance documentation, including procedures, manuals, and technical reports, to support the design and future operational phases.

• Collaborate in the technical oversight and direction of internal or external teams.

• Organize maintenance engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, contractors, or other groups as required.

• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organization of detailed phases of engineering work.

• Facilitate and assist in the assessment of customer needs and captures requirements. 

• Execute engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives; utilizes conventional specification and/or Interface Control Documents and plans.

• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.

• Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.   

• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.

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