Plating Engineer - AREVA Solar

Plating Engineer - AREVA Solar

Title: Plating Engineer - AREVA Solar
Location: Nevada-Las Vegas

BECOME PART OF A DYNAMIC AND GROWING INDUSTRY THAT IS BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE!

AREVA supplies solutions for power generation with less carbon. Its expertise and unwavering insistence on safety, security, transparency and ethics are setting the standard, and its responsible development is anchored in a process of continuous improvement.

Ranked first in the global nuclear power industry, AREVA's unique integrated offering to utilities covers every stage of the fuel cycle, nuclear reactor design and construction, and related services. The group is also expanding in renewable energies - wind, solar, bioenergies, hydrogen and storage - to be one of the top three in this sector worldwide in 2012.

With these two major offers, AREVA's 48,000 employees are helping to supply ever safer, cleaner and more economical energy to the greatest number of people.

AREVA provides its customers with solutions for low-carbon power generation in North America and all over the world. As the leader in nuclear energy and a significant, growing player in the renewable energies sector, AREVA combines U.S. and Canadian leadership, access to worldwide expertise and a proven track record of performance. Sustainable development is a core component of AREVA's strategy. Its more than 5,000 U.S. and Canadian employees work every day to make AREVA a responsible industrial player helping to supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical energy to the greatest number of people. AREVA Inc. is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. Visit us ator follow us atTwitter.

The AREVA Renewable Energies Business Group:

A world leader in nuclear energy, AREVA is resolutely committed to the development of solutions for CO2free energy production. It is a matter of responding to the planet's essential requirements in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while providing energy to the largest number of people. AREVA is developing a portfolio of activities based on four renewable energies : wind energy, bioenergy, solar power and hydrogen power, as well as energy storage.


Solar Energy:

AREVA offers turnkey solutions for concentrated solar (CSP) technologies. AREVA's experience in thermal technology and fluid mechanics is well adapted to the concentrated solar power market. Today, the EPC services needed to establish a ready-to-operate CSP plant are fully integrated in AREVA's technology offer.

AREVA Solar - Manufacturing:

AREVA Solar - Manufacturing supplies specially coated tubing products for use in our Solar Steam Generator projects throughout the world. A unique, continuous electrolytic plating line is in operation at our Las Vegas manufacturing facility which is employed to provide typical and selective coatings on boiler tubing. Close interaction between production and development organizations are required to meet schedules and advance the state of technology of coatings performance.

Job Description:

AREVA Solar is seeking a Plating Engineer for our Las Vegas facility.

Responsibilities and duties include:
* Provide manufacturing technical expertise and operational direction for a facility that manufactures selective coatings for solar steam generator applications.
* Ensure that the plating process is maintained and operational.
* Plan and implement laboratory and factory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
* Maintain and operate a continuous plating line to produce conforming parts .
* Maintain wet process and plating tanks specifications as well as continuous processing equipment.
* Work with production as well as new developmental designs simultaneously.
* Ensure that all wet process/plating specifications and requirements are being strictly adhered.
* Conducts routine maintenance for manufacturing scale chemical baths (transfer, synthesis, replenishment).
* Mentor the Plating Line Operators to improve and become owners of the plating processes.
* Maintains accurate documentation through records and lab notebooks for all SOPs and QC requirements.
* Ensure compliance to the periodic testing and quality control requirements for plating solutions.
* Ensure that plating defects are analyzed through to root cause and corrective actions are implemented.
* Create applicable detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
* Develop manufacturing plans that include specific sequencing with process and tooling requirements.
* Maintain all processes to meet internal/external ISO certifications.
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.
* BS degree in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
* 5 years hands on continuous nickel plating and waste streams treatment experience.
* Strong knowledge in wet chemical analytical techniques (titrations, pH monitoring, dilutions, etc).
* Experience in use of measuring technology ( XRF, magnetic induction, ECT, thickness and porosity).
* Understanding of environmental laws Hazmat, OSHA.
* Experience in data collection, problem-solving, troubleshooting chemical and metallurgical problems.
* Ability to supervise second shift operations.
The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position.
* Familiar with SPC and Six Sigma concepts and a continuous improvement mentality
* Familiar with other areas of organic substrate fabrication
* Ability to manage numerous tasks while being complete and thoroughly customer-focused
* Strong communications and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
* Organized, detail-oriented
* Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
TRAVEL

Sporadic (<5%) domestic travel to visit suppliers and corporate headquarters in Mountain View, CA.

We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and flexible work options, as well as a uniquely diverse and unified team of professionals. Our culture supports an environment where employees can continuously learn and gain professional growth through education, exciting projects and career mobility. AREVA recognizes your achievements and excellent performance through various performance incentive, recognition and reward programs. Our commitment is to you, the employee.


Come work in an environment that is driven by integrity, innovation and visionary thinking. Join AREVA today, revolutionize the energy industry and energize your future!