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Lead Operations Support Specialist

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Aiken, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
E2 Federal Services, LLC is an affiliate of E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2), a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing federal base operations and infrastructure support services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

Plan, develop, implement and administer a variety of broad or unique programmatic, technical or administrative functions in direct or indirect support of operations. Provide immediate level guidance, work direction, oversight, and leadership to a functional work group(s), section or unit in an operations or operations support capacity. Act in a lead capacity and may direct the work of both exempt and nonexempt employees in a non-supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a wide variety of complex, advanced and diverse functions in direct or indirect support of operations in the area, department, section, unit or work group assigned. Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives. Exhibit competency at the highest technical or programmatic level as demonstrated through both personal expertise and the effective direction and leadership of assigned work group. Provide centralized control of a program or process that supports operations. Interpret and communicate programmatic, technical or process changes to operations personnel. Generally acknowledged as the highest level subject matter expert in a staff position for the general function or area supported. Monitor and assess operations-related evolutions in facility systems or equipment. Ensure the safe and optimally efficient operation of facility systems and equipment. Perform periodic reviews and assessments to ensure facility systems are operating properly and are being maintained within required limits. Maintain a comprehensive awareness of scheduled or anticipated work evolutions or other related operations support activities that could impact facility operations on shift/area of responsibility. Demonstrate positive and adverse trends in operations and operations support Performance measures. Identify causal factors and develop recommendations to mitigate adverse trends and to enhance positive trends.
  • Prepare and/or review facility work packages and related work control processes in support of operations. Review and ensure the communication and understanding of new and revised technical and operations procedures, bulletins and required reading to operators and other relevant operations support personnel.
  • Conduct training for operations personnel on new systems and equipment and evaluate and critique performance. Function in a variety of contingency coordinator roles in support of operations. May provide feedback and recommendations to management on work group performance for training, discipline, promotion and demotion. May provide relief for or represent the next immediate level of management.
  • Provide technical and conduct of operations support to Site Services (SS). Primary responsibilities included, conducting independent oversight for all Operations/Maintenance activities and projects, specifically for SS Infrastructure and Functional Maintenance. These oversight areas are identified based upon organization need throughout the year. Additional responsibilities include advising and assisting junior and mid-level SS personnel, in addition to SS Operations, FLM’s, Leads/Mechanics and the SS Management team, while advocating opportunities for their personal growth, providing subject matter expertise and advice in conduct of operations and conduct of maintenance, participating in the reviews of projects and programmatic documentation, making recommendations and assisting the staff in meeting objectives while ensuring technical excellence and cost effectiveness, sharing technical and conduct of operations knowledge and experience with the new staff to assist in the acceleration of personnel learning and qualifications, providing recommendations on methods to improve and accelerate the onboarding of the newer staff.

Qualifications

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Q Clearance Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • Associate degree in a technical discipline
  • High School Diploma and 30 years of relevant experience
  • Candidate shall have a minimum of thirty (30) years of experience in facility operations support.
  • Candidate must have a minimum of twenty (20) years of experience in management roles in Operations organizations.
  • A comprehensive level of knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the functional area assigned is required, including specific knowledge of a facility or area or location supported, where appropriate.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of all pertinent policies, practices, procedures, DOE orders and regulatory statutes which impact the function or facility supported.
  • Candidates with knowledge of Site Services scope, fire protection, LOTO, Conduct of Operations and Conduct of Maintenance.
  • Conduct of Operations related procedures and requirements in the DOE environment.
  • Working knowledge of DOE / NNSA orders/procedures/requirements.
  • Working knowledge of Hazardous Energy Control and HPI Tool use.
  • Working knowledge of fire protection requirements in the DOE environment
  • Candidates with knowledge of Site Services scope, fire protection, LOTO, Conduct of Operations and Conduct of Maintenance.
  • Candidate shall have extensive knowledge and experience with the following:
  • Conduct of Operations related procedures and requirements in the DOE environment.
  • Working knowledge of DOE / NNSA orders/procedures/requirements.
  • Working knowledge of Hazardous Energy Control and HPI Tool use.
  • Working knowledge of fire protection requirements in the DOE environment
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong mentoring/coaching capabilities, verbal and written communication skills, excellent listening skills, ability to work well with others in a team environment, and excellent planning and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Candidates with previous SRS experience are preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with the Department of Energy Orders and Regulations, relative to the technical and operations support required of DOE facilities and Site Services scope, is preferred.
  • Candidates with fire protection knowledge in DOE facilities are preferred.
  • Candidates who have held a “L” or “Q” security clearance in the past two years are preferred

Benefits

E2 Federal Services, LLC offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
  • Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Federal Services, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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