Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; 8-12 years of related experience.
Associate's degree plus 12-15 years of practical experience considered equivalent.
High school diploma plus 4-6 additional years of practical experience beyond Associate's-level requirement.
Strong creative problem-solving skills for unique technical issues under tight deadlines.
Proven leadership ability to guide technical staff in meeting schedules and resolving issues.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE 'Q' security clearance.
Responsibilities
Direct and administer technical programs supporting client operations.
Plan and budget for pre-conceptual design, construction, and startup of facilities.
Support field implementation and coordinate initial preventive maintenance on new equipment.
Maintain SPF and IPI databases for new project equipment.
Negotiate with vendors to resolve equipment and service issues.
Evaluate and recommend equipment and procedures to enhance operations.
Ensure compliance with laws, standards, and DOE Orders in operations and maintenance programs.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Retirement savings plans with company matching.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Flexible work schedules and potential remote work options.
Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Direct, plan, develop, carry out and administer technical programs that support client operations.
Plan and budget technical work for pre-conceptual design, construction and startup of process and testing facilities.
Support field implementation and startup, and coordinate with Maintenance staff to prepare and perform initial preventive maintenance (PM) on new equipment.
Keep the SPF and IPI databases up to date for new project equipment.
Work and negotiate with vendors to resolve issues with equipment, services, staffing and technical matters.
Evaluate, test and recommend equipment, instruments and procedures that upgrade operations programs, and support buying them.
Make sure operations and maintenance programs comply with applicable laws, standards and DOE Orders.
Write operating procedures and training programs, and train less experienced technicians.
Serve on committees that standardize equipment, instruments, processes and training.
Direct technicians' daily work and act as the area point of contact for the most complex technical issues.
Build and manage schedules and performance requirements.
Required Qualifications
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred) plus 8-12 years of related experience. Two alternatives count as equivalent:
Associate's degree plus 12-15 years of practical experience
High school diploma plus 4-6 more years of practical experience beyond the Associate's-level requirement
Strong creative problem-solving on new and unique technical issues under tight deadlines.
Proven ability to lead technical staff to meet schedules and resolve issues.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Held an active DOE L or Q clearance within the past 2 years.
20+ years of operations or maintenance experience in NNSA Tritium Facilities or the commercial nuclear industry.
Certified or qualified in a Tritium Facility as a First Line Manager (FLM), Planner or Shift Operations Manager (SOM).
Experience applying DOE O 433.1B (Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities), Conduct of Operations manuals and related DOE directives and standards.
Proven skill in developing, reviewing and running maintenance programs.
