Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist

Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist role onsite in Aiken, SC supporting SRNS operations and technical programs for SRTE Engineering Project Support.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise and support SRNS operations to resolve very broad to abstract technical issues with division and/or site-wide impact
• Direct, plan, develop, implement, and administer technical operations programs
• Ensure technical aspects of operations and maintenance programs comply with governing directives
• Lead planning, development, implementation, and budgeting for technical functions supporting pre-conceptual design, construction, and startup of process and testing facilities
• Interface and negotiate with vendors to resolve issues related to equipment, services, staffing, and technical requirements
• Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures to upgrade operations programs
• Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments for assigned operations programs
• Ensure technical aspects of operations programs align with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders
• Develop operating procedures and training programs to prepare less qualified technicians to operate equipment and instruments
• Serve on committees supporting standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training for SRNS and DOE operations programs
• Direct daily activity of less qualified technical support specialists and act as the area point of contact for the most complex technical issues
• Provide direct support to the SRTE Engineering Project Support group
• Support field implementation and startup, including coordination with Maintenance personnel for preparation and performance of initial equipment PMs
• Maintain SPF and IPI databases for new equipment tied to projects

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Satisfactory pre-employment screening, including drug and breath alcohol testing and Motor Vehicle Record check
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance
• Ability to apply creativity to address unique and new problem areas
• Ability to direct less qualified technical support specialists to meet schedules and resolve technical issues
• Ability to develop and administer schedules and performance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience
• Minimum preferred experience: 20 years of operations or maintenance experience in Tritium Facilities (NNSA) or the commercial nuclear industry
• Preferred certification/qualification in Tritium Facilities as a FLM, Planner, or SOM
• Experience implementing 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
• Proficiency developing, reviewing, and executing maintenance programs
• Demonstrated prior Tritium experience

Compensation and Location

• Location: Aiken, SC (onsite)
• Salary: USD $185,000 - $205,000 per year
• Pay range: USD $185,000.00 - USD $205,000.00 /Yr

Work Schedule

• Schedule: 40 hour work week
• Work schedules include 5/8s (8 hours/day, five days/week), 4/10s (10 hours/day, four days/week), and 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB)
• Work week excludes client holidays
• Each workday includes a 30-minute lunch
• Overtime may be expected at times to meet deliverables and is used at the discretion of the Manager

Education and Experience

• Minimum experience: 8 years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay