What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear & Explosives Safety Tech Senior Associate position at Pantex Plant?
Location: Pantex Plant, Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Nuclear & Explosives Safety Tech Senior Associate
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Associate
Organization: Nuclear & Explosive Surety (50993902)
Job Specialty: Nuclear & Explosives Safety Tech
What You'll Do
Job Duties
Manage the execution of the Nuclear Explosive Safety (NES) evaluation process [Nuclear Explosive Safety Studies (NESSs), Operational Safety Reviews (OSRs) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) NES Change Evaluations (NCEs)] for compliance with NNSA SD 452.2B requirements. Serves as the primary Pantex NES organization point of contact with external organizations [NA-121.1, NNSA Production Field Office (PFO) and design agency Nuclear Explosive Safety Study Group (NESSG) members], supports the Pantex NES Evaluation Project Teams in the planning, preparation and execution of NES Evaluations, and manages the NES Deficiency closure process by performing the following job duties:
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Job Title: Nuclear & Explosives Safety Tech Senior Associate
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Associate
Organization: Nuclear & Explosive Surety (50993902)
Job Specialty: Nuclear & Explosives Safety Tech
What You'll Do
Job Duties
Manage the execution of the Nuclear Explosive Safety (NES) evaluation process [Nuclear Explosive Safety Studies (NESSs), Operational Safety Reviews (OSRs) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) NES Change Evaluations (NCEs)] for compliance with NNSA SD 452.2B requirements. Serves as the primary Pantex NES organization point of contact with external organizations [NA-121.1, NNSA Production Field Office (PFO) and design agency Nuclear Explosive Safety Study Group (NESSG) members], supports the Pantex NES Evaluation Project Teams in the planning, preparation and execution of NES Evaluations, and manages the NES Deficiency closure process by performing the following job duties:
- Schedule and manage NES Evaluation Planning Meetings (define study scope and objectives; identify topics for input documentation, briefings, and demonstrations; and determine schedule). Assist the Project Team in development of the required NES Evaluation Single Integrated Input Documentation (SIID) and identification of applicable NES issues and Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS)
- Provide support to the NESSG during NES Evaluations, including accessing required documents, preparing line of inquiry responses, and coordinating subject matter expert participation/input, as necessary.
- Coordinate NESSG Team Member and Senior Technical Advisor (STA) access to the Pantex Plant for NES Evaluation activities
- Generate and assign TOPIC entries/actions related to NES issues (Findings, Opportunities for Enhancement, Deliberation Topics, and/or STA Comments) and track progress (monthly Pantex and quarterly NNSA status reports)
- Participate in Action Plan (AP) and Closure Package (CP) development for all issues from NES Evaluations and evaluate to ensure they provide technical evidence to address identified NES issues
- Develop and/or distribute NES Evaluation process document submittals (i.e., request letters, extension requests, SIIDs, APs, CPs, etc.) to PFO and NESSG members, as required
- Maintain an auditable record of NES Evaluation process documentation (memos/letters, SIIDs, NESS Reports, APs, CPs, approval letters, etc.)
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
- OR a Master’s degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
- OR applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience
- Preferred candidates will have 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in the following areas:
- Ability to perform technical evaluations of processes, provide well-written, technical feedback, and provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
- Ability to make informed decisions and support those decisions to your peers and senior management
- Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written word
- Ability to plan, schedule and track multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrate knowledge of project planning, and demonstrate proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics software applications
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
