Senior Technologist

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our Work Window Planning Team in Niskayuna, NY as a Work Expeditor. The Work Expeditor is responsible for coordinating materials, tasks, and labor to ensure efficient execution of shop and field work. This role serves as a central point of control for task gatekeeping, work task readiness, and data reconciliation, working closely with supervisors, planners, and work window coordinators to support both routine and large-scale work evolutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure required parts and materials are ordered, tracked, and delivered to the shop in support of scheduled and emergent work.
• Perform task gatekeeping, reviewing incoming work requests and assigning tasks to the appropriate work groups.
• Cook with supervisors and work leads to track task progress and support timely closeout after work completion.
• Update work management systems by adding labor hours to both completed and planned tasks.
• Aid Work Window Coordinators during large or complex work evolutions, including schedule coordination and task sequencing.
• Perform data reconciliation, ensuring task status, labor, materials, and documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain clear and timely task updates to support planning, reporting, and execution.
• Support continuous improvement of work control and task management processes.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Associates degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Journeymans Papers in a related field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Qualification as a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator (or commercial nuclear equivalent) and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Previous and/or current experience working with TRIRIGA.
• Previous experience with parts ordering.
• Experience in work control, maintenance coordination, operations support, or project/task management.
• Strong understanding of work management systems (e.g., task tracking, labor charging, material management).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with supervisors, planners, and craft personnel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make difficult decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Pay Range: $78,700.00 - $120,500.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline 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, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.