Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist-1253-Aiken, SC - OLH Inc.

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Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist-1253-Aiken, SC
Deadline: 11-14-2024(All official documents must be completed and returned before the deadline for candidate consideration.)
Projected Start Date: 12/09/2024
Duration: 1 YEAR with two (2) Year Renewal Options
ONE (1) Position Available!
US Citizenship Required

JOB SUMMARY
Provide advanced expertise, and support to SRNS operations to resolve very broad to abstract technical issues having division and/or site wide implications. Specific support provided will differ according to assignment, but will generally include directing, planning, developing, implementing, and administering technical operations related programs. Ensure technical aspects of operations or maintenance programs are in compliance with governing directives.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for directing, planning, developing, implementing, and budgeting for various technical functions in support of the pre-conceptual design, construction, and start-up of process and testing facilities. Interface and negotiate with vendors to resolve equipment, services, staffing, and technical related issues.

Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures needed to upgrade operations programs. Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments in support of assigned operations programs.

Ensure technical aspects of operations programs are in compliance with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders.

Develop operating procedures and training programs to train less qualified technicians on various types of equipment and instruments.

Serve on various committees regarding standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training in support of SRNS and DOE operations programs.

Direct daily activity of less qualified technicians and serve as an area point of contact for the most complex technical issues.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred with a minimum of 8 - 12 years of related experience. An Associate's degree and 12 - 15 years of practical experience would substitute for the higher degree requirement. A high school diploma and 4-6 additional years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.

Experience/Skills:
Considerable amount of creativity may be required to address unique and new problem areas. Solutions and alternatives to problems generally impact sitewide operations in the face of substantial time constraints and are therefore highly reactive. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and are likely to cause irrevocable delays in overall schedules. Directs less qualified technical support specialists to meet schedules and or resolve technical issues. Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Preferred candidate will demonstrate a minimum of 20 years of operations or maintenance experience in the Tritium Facilities (NNSA) or the commercial nuclear industry. Candidate preferably will have been certified/qualified in one of the Tritium Facilities as a FLM, Planner or SOM, previous experience with the use and implementation of Department of Energy (DOE) Order (O) 433.1B, Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities, 1Y-8.20, 4B Manual, 2S Manual Conduct of Operation, and related directives and standards. Demonstrated proficiency in development, review and execution of Maintenance programs. Demonstrated previous Tritium experience is preferred.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.

Work Hours:
A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager

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OLH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

OLH, Inc. ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Svetlana Schel at 706-922-5014. Persons with hearing and speech-impairments can contact OLH, Inc. by emailing hr@olhinc.com.

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