Position SummaryRSI is recruiting for a The Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRCA) Site Operations Lead is responsible for supporting the Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management (LM) long-term surveillance and maintenance (LTS&M) mission for UMTRCA sites. Primarily supports the subtask through performance of field operations. Coordinates site monitoring and maintenance activities. Applies Integrated Safety Management System/Integrated Work Control Process (ISMS/IWCP) principles to support the planning and execution of work.
Job Title: UMTRCA Site Operations Lead
Location(s): Grand Junction, CO
Status: Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $80,000.00 - 85,000.00 per year.(The anticipated starting salary is based on the posted minimum requirements for this position. The offered salary will be based upon the selected applicant's education, training, and experience.)
This position is required to travel up to 49% of the time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Understands and applies organizational core values and provides leadership to ensure that organizational core values, requirements, and expectations are embodied in the execution of work.
- Completes timesheets, expense authorizations, and expense reports in accordance with established requirements.
- Supports site leads in the planning and execution of field work in accordance with ISMS principles and IWCP and other established LMS processes and procedures.
- Assists in the preparation of schedules and budgets as assigned.
- Coordinates field operations and may serve at the Person in Charge (PIC) related to LTS&M mission support for inspections, field data collection, treatment system operations and maintenance, systems repairs, minor site maintenance, subcontracted field support, and LTS&M operational interface with major projects initiatives involving construction or decommissioning actions.
- Monitors and coordinates response to alerts generated by System Operations and Analysis at Remote Sites (SOARS) and Operational Technology (OT) systems.
- Participates in the creating, reviewing, and maintaining operations and maintenance documentation and other relevant documentation for site infrastructure.
- Participates in site inspections and other field and non-field activities to execute requirements stipulated in the Long-Term Surveillance Plan, Groundwater Compliance Action Plan, or equivalent document on behalf of LM.
- Prepares work product as assigned to support specific LTS&M goals and objectives.
- May function as a subject matter expert (SME) on behalf of the organization in areas of expertise associated with specific education, training, and experience.
- Interacts professionally and effectively with LM staff, as assigned, to provide support consistent with contract requirements.
- Completes assigned training and required reads in accordance with scheduled timeframes.
- Supports responses to requests for mission support information from internal and external entities.
- Provides information required to support routine and non-routine project status reporting.
- Supports Facilities Information Management System (FIMS) inspections, reporting updates, as assigned.
- Performs annual reviews and updates of environmental and site management requirements and practices, as assigned.
- Supports annual site environmental report updates, as assigned.
- Prepares annual site hazards survey update.
- Prepares site specific emergency response information updates.
- Attends routine staff meetings; monthly safety meetings; and other internal and external meetings as required.
- May assist in the preparation of technical abstracts and papers in collaboration with SMEs and LM staff for presentation at conferences, meetings, and forums identified as integral to mission goals.
- Coordinates and communicates effectively with functional support organizations.
- Communicates effectively with supervisors and subtask management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Years of Relevant Experience- Bachelor's degree in physical science, engineering (environmental, civil, geological, geotechnical, or chemical) or related field.
- Minium of 5 years of relevant experience.
Licenses and Certifications- Valid Driver's License
- No professional certification required
Required Skills and Abilities- Experience in the review and interpretation of environmental data.
- Ability to understand and apply the concepts and practices associated with the development and implementation of schedules and budgets.
- Ability to interact effectively with LM client point of contacts (POCs), SMEs, and Program and Executive leadership.
- Demonstrated knowledge of field operations principles and concepts related to environmental investigations, data collection field methods, operations and maintenance, and construction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and the ability to understand engineering drawings of such systems.
- The ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- The ability to provide guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems, or process-related topics.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to perform moderate hiking in rocky terrain under a variety of weather conditions, including conditions where cold stress and heat stress may pose a hazard.
- Organizational skills required to address multiple competing priorities in accordance with established deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple governmental agencies, regulators, stakeholders, and community members.
Clearance and Health Requirements- Criminal Background Check
- Pre-placement Drug Screening
- Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)
Essential Physical Requirements Medium: Work involves moving objects by exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an above-negligible amount and up to 10 pounds constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.
Job Posting Close DateOctober 23, 2026
