Principal Continuous Improvement Lead Engineer - Naval Nuclear Laboratory
West Milton, NY
About the Job
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Job Description
Join the Naval Nuclear team as a Principal Multi-disciplined Engineer Continuous Improvement (CI)Lead in the Capital Projects Directorate Management Office (DMO), Project Integration (PI) Unit to lead continuous improvement and knowledge management across the Capital Projects (CP) Directorate. PI leads the integration of the CP portfolio of operating project work across NNL and leads DMO functions supporting developing, monitoring, and assessing personnel and business initiatives. This position will report to the manager of PI and require significant interface between a large cross-section of CP and, Financial Services, NNL and Site DMOs.
The CI Lead will work to drive and communicate continuous improvement initiatives and results across the directorate while tracking and communicating return-on-investment for CP CI initiatives. They will identify and integrate CI results into CP portfolio adjustments and resource reinvestment. They will apply their expertise in project management and in multiple areas of continuous improvement including process improvements, change management, and problem-solving methodologies. The CI Lead will also take on Directorate Lead Belt responsibilities including identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating CP belt resources. The CI Lead will develop, maintain, and update continuous improvement strategic plans and coordinate implementation across the directorate. They will work with senior CP leadership to grow and maintain a healthy CI culture across CP. This position will also support CP DMO collateral duties including leading CP self-assessments, and developing tools including use of SharePoint, Power BI, and Power Apps.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Preferred Skills
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills
- Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project experience
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interface and communicate with senior leaders at NNL and NR
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams to complete all assigned tasks.
- Green or Black Belt
- Previous Program Manager experience
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Pay Range
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.