Senior Technical Advisor - Lead Operations Support

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Senior Technical Advisor – Lead Operations Support to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, SC.

We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• 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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 12 years of relevant experience
• Associate degree in a technical discipline and 16 years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma and 20 years of relevant experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• 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 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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

LOCATION

• Savannah River Nuclear Solutions – Aiken, SC.
• Estimated Hours Per Year: 2080 ST/ 200 OT
• Anticipated Work Schedule: Mon- Thurs 6:00am-4:30pm EST
• Duration of the Contract: (1) year with the option to extend for (2) additional (1) year option years.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.