What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Readiness Professionals position at Edgewater Technical Associates?
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for Operational Readiness Professional opportunities in Oak Ridge, TN.
Position Overview:
We are seeking experienced Operational Readiness professionals to support high-visibility startup and commissioning activities at a major U.S. Department of Energy nuclear facility. These positions play a critical role in ensuring new facilities and projects achieve safe, compliant, and successful Startup Authorization in accordance with DOE requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support operational readiness reviews and Startup Authorization activities for DOE nuclear projects.
- Collect, evaluate, and document technical evidence demonstrating operational readiness.
- Assess compliance with DOE startup, safety, and operational requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, training, maintenance, and nuclear safety organizations.
- Participate in readiness assessments, corrective action verification, and startup planning.
- Help ensure projects are prepared for safe, compliant operations.
Basic Qualifications:
- Technical background in engineering, nuclear operations, maintenance, training, or nuclear safety
- Familiarity with DOE Orders 420.1 (Facility Safety) and 425.1 (Startup and Restart of Nuclear Facilities)
- Experience supporting operational readiness reviews, management assessments, startup testing, or commissioning activities
- Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams supporting complex nuclear projects
Other Job Requirements:
- United States Citizenship
- Active Q Clearance (preferred) or ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance
Level Specific Qualifications:
Readiness Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related technical discipline
- 7 years supporting or leading DOE readiness efforts resulting in Startup Authorization
- Strong background in nuclear operations, engineering, and nuclear safety
- Experience interpreting DOE startup and readiness requirements
Readiness Team Leader
- 4 years of practical readiness or startup experience
- Previous experience serving as a Readiness Team Leader
- Familiarity with DOE readiness assessment tools and startup authorization processes
- Experience with Contractor Assurance Systems (CAS)
Readiness Team Member
- Knowledge of DOE readiness reviews and startup processes
- Minimum 2 years of related DOE or nuclear industry experience
- Ability to evaluate technical documentation and support readiness assessments
Readiness Team Associate
- Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
- Awareness of DOE operational readiness review processes
- Less than 2 years of related experience
Readiness Training Development & Deployment Specialist
- 5 years developing and delivering technical training in accordance with DOE Order 426.2A OR
- Experience designing, developing, or delivering highly technical qualification training programs within DOE or commercial nuclear environment
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan