Engineering Jobs in Clarkston

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.

Regional EHS Manager

(Based in Pontiac, MI OR Denver, CO OR Oklahoma City, OK ) - Required*

Position Summary:

The Regional EHS Manager has multi-facility responsibility for EHS compliance in Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental arenas at locations in the U.S. This EHS Regional Manager will lead internal EHS audit preparation, create programs, policies and implement changes within EHS, and will work closely with facility management, operations directors and corporate EHS.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement actions to facilitate a strong safety culture through skilled support and employee engagement.
• Coach and guide facility operational leaders and safety representatives on the effective implementation of safety initiatives and provide practical solutions that help them achieve safety excellence.
• Provide input and subject matter expertise on strategic safety processes, tools, and techniques to enhance overall safety performance.
• Coach facility leadership to be safety champions and live safety as a value integrated into the way the facility operates.
• Collaborate with facility management to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Provide EHS technical support for projects within the region.
• Develop training programs related to machine safeguarding, risk assessment processes, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, hazardous energy control, injury case management and support training rollout across the region.
• Conduct inspections and assessments to evaluate the facility's compliance with all federal, state, local and company standards.
• Provide support for regulatory inspections and development of corrective measures.
• Assist and develop required training for safety and environmental programs.
• Participate in facility incident investigations and assist in developing corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly/annual corporate reports per requirements
• Serve as a subject matter expert on environmental programs with technical and operational knowledge in CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, and state requirements.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit environmental records and reports required by the company and regulatory agencies.
• Analyze/interpret facility and regional safety metrics to proactively target and eliminate injuries, reduce injury rates and achieve positive outcomes through development and execution of corrective actions and strategic plans.

Financial Responsibility

• No cost center responsibility; no profit & loss responsibility

Position Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor Degree required in EHS discipline or related science or engineering

Experience:

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in the Environmental, Health and Safety field
• Must have previous multi-facility responsibility in heavy or light manufacturing in all disciplines of EHS

Certification /License:

• Preferred ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or progress to completing similar certifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently prioritizing work to achieve deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• An uncompromising safety-first approach in the workplace
• Ability to interpret governmental safety and environmental regulations (i.e., OSHA, EPA), and provide practical application of regulations
• Ability to generate regulatory reports, and communicate results with regulatory agencies
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and complete projects
• Team approach to solving problems and building relationships
• Must be self-driven, results oriented and extremely organized
• Strong analytical skills for problem solving and managing multiple facilities and tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with leaders and hourly staff in all business divisions and corporate functions

Supervisory responsibilities:

• None

Work environment:

• Work occurs in an office and light manufacturing environment
• Sedentary work with extended periods of computer use
• Occasional work in warehouse/manufacturing facility
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)

Travel:

• Frequent travel approximately 40 to 50%

Region - Must reside at one of the following locations****

• Denver, CO
• Pontiac, MI
• Oklahoma City, OK

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training