Engineering Jobs in Bracey Virginia

*This role will initially require full-time, on-site support of our client hatchery in Hendrix, VA.*

Position Summary:

The Field Service Technician is responsible for providing best-in-class service and support for TARGAN’s broiler hatchery customers. This position should possess the skills necessary to maintain, repair, test, diagnose, troubleshoot, and debug electro-mechanical chick sexing, vaccination and other integrated automated systems. Primary responsibilities for this position include maintenance and emergency repairs on all TARGAN installed equipment at the customer location. The FST must be able to use his or her outstanding mechanical skills as well as solid communication skills to work closely with customer supervisors, production employees, and technicians on complex problems and assume responsibilities for continued customer satisfaction. Work assignments will require adherence to a standardized installation, preventative maintenance, and equipment update programs for assigned customers while being able to identify and resolve unanticipated system issues in a timely manner when they occur. This position requires frequent travel to customer sites to assist with installation, servicing, and repair of TARGAN vaccination equipment and related sub-systems.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Perform routine/scheduled preventive maintenance on all assigned TARGAN systems
• Provide electrical/mechanical support and perform emergency repairs as needed
• Required participation in territory after-hours, holiday, and weekend support, as needed
• Ensure the Targeted Vaccine Delivery System (TVDS) standardized operations and processes are followed and adhered to in assigned territory
• Implement and manage the TARGAN end-user training program for all customer employees responsible for working with installed systems
• Support and conduct the execution of the TARGAN system evaluation and performance program
• Responsible for system and service-related communications within assigned customer hatcheries
• Principle for collecting and completing all relevant TARGAN reporting forms and procedures including scheduling visits, system maintenance and troubleshooting outcomes, customer site contacts, on-site parts usage and inventory, customer training and certification program, and vehicle and equipment maintenance within assigned time
• Provide input and support to TARGAN Engineering and Bio Research teams
• Other duties as assigned based on business needs

Required Experience & Skills:

• Associate degree in Electro/Mechanical Systems or related curriculum and/or a bachelor's degree in poultry science or related field from an accredited institution
• 1-5 years of related experience
• Effective communication and customer service skills are necessary to interact directly with multiple levels of customer personnel and internal TARGAN team members
• Proven mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting ability – The ability to look at an entire process and determine the source of the problem/issue
• Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, and initiative
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivator and self-starter
• Ability to learn, produce, and submit accurate service and expense reports promptly
• Ability to understand and follow blueprints, machine drawings, and electrical & pneumatic drawings and schematics
• Master the use of a variety of common power and hand tools
• Proficient in the use of a laptop computer, tablet, and related software
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently and follow all safety/precautionary procedures
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle record

Working Conditions:

• The majority of work is done in a commercial poultry hatchery where exposure to a potentially hazardous environment is possible
• Heat and humidity above average are common
• Available for on-call/after-hours work beyond a standard 40-hour work week to respond to customer emergency calls (via telephone, video, and face-to-face)
• Lift more than 50 pounds
• Daily travel up to 100% of the time, but less than 50% overnight travel
• Occasional travel to TARGAN headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina for training

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Generous equity package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Highly competitive paid time off

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.