Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist

Omega Technical Services is seeking a Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC. The role focuses on resolving complex technical issues with division or site-wide implications and directing technical operations programs supporting SRNS, including field implementation and startup support for the SRTE Engineering Project Support group.

Location and Work Schedule

Aiken, SC (onsite)

A 40-hour work week is scheduled. Client work schedules may include 5/8s (8 hours/day, five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day, four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB). The work week excludes client holidays, with a 30-minute lunch each workday. Overtime may be required at times to meet deliverables and is used at the discretion of the Manager.

Compensation

USD 185,000 - 205,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise and support SRNS operations to resolve very broad to abstract technical issues affecting division and/or site-wide operations.
• Direct, plan, develop, implement, and administer technical operations related programs.
• Ensure technical aspects of operations and maintenance programs comply with governing directives.
• Direct, plan, develop, implement, and budget technical functions that support pre-conceptual design, construction, and start-up of process and testing facilities.
• Interface and negotiate with vendors to address equipment, services, staffing, and other technical issues.
• Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures required to upgrade operations programs.
• Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments for assigned operations programs.
• Ensure technical aspects of operations programs comply with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders.
• Develop operating procedures and training programs to prepare less qualified technicians to work with various equipment and instruments.
• Serve on committees related to standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training for SRNS and DOE operations programs.
• Direct daily activities of less qualified technicians 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 efforts, coordinate with Maintenance personnel for preparation and performance of initial equipment PMs, and maintain SPF and IPI databases for new equipment associated with projects.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Satisfactory pre-employment screening results, including drug and breath alcohol testing and a 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/or resolve technical issues.
• Ability to develop and administer schedules and performance requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience
• Minimum of 20 years of operations or maintenance experience in Tritium Facilities (NNSA) or the commercial nuclear industry
• Certification/qualification in one of the Tritium Facilities as a FLM, Planner, or SOM
• Experience using and 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 in development, review, and execution of Maintenance programs
• Demonstrated Tritium experience is preferred

Benefits

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