ADVISORY ENGINEER – 1582 - SRS- Aiken, SC

OLH•Aiken, SC

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

OLH Inc. is seeking an Advisory Engineer to serve as a Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) technical advisor for Health & Safety and other site organizations. The position provides site-specific expertise in HEC and electrical safety to support field implementation and programmatic compliance at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, South Carolina. It is a hybrid role, with 70% onsite and 30% remote work. U.S. citizenship is required. The initial duration is one year, with two one-year renewal options; one position is available. The advisor supports the interpretation and implementation of HEC and electrical-safety procedures and requirements, including mentoring subject-matter experts, developing interpretation documents, and addressing technical and procedural issues. The role interfaces with DOE, NNSA, and other regulatory organizations when needed, and supports investigations, assessments, committees, corrective actions, and electrical-safety review activities. The position also requires advanced technical leadership: initiating technical programs, recommending solutions to management, resolving complex problems, coordinating technical resources, and applying advanced practices to challenging program planning and problem-solving. The employee is expected to be recognized as an expert in a technical specialty. A 40-hour work week is scheduled. Available schedules include 5/8s, 4/10s, and 9/80s, excluding SRNS holidays, with a 30-minute lunch each workday. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and is at the manager’s discretion.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
PhD degree and 15 years of experience, or MS degree and 17 years of experience, or BS degree and about 21 years of experience.
Knowledge of requirements pertaining to OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, NFPA 70E, 10 CFR 851, and DOE Orders 422.1, 426.2, and 433.1B.
Extensive experience managing nuclear facilities, including facility maintenance, electrical maintenance, audits and assessments, facility metrics, Conduct of Operations, and DOE/site compliance.

Nice To Haves

An active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two years.
Extensive working knowledge of Savannah River Site requirements governing maintenance, work control, electrical safety, Hazardous Energy Control, hazard analysis, and facility assessments.
More than 20 years of SRS experience spanning field maintenance, procedure writing and revision, planning and scheduling, work control, management, facility evaluation, occupational safety, electrical safety, HEC, and senior technical advisory positions.
Prior experience and knowledge as owner, subject-matter expert, or interpreter for Procedure Manual 8Q-122 (Hazard Analysis Process) and Procedures 8Q-10 and 8Q-32.
Technical competence and capability to participate on the Senior Electrical Review Board (SERB) and Site Lockout Interpretation Committee (SLIC), including providing coverage for the SLIC Chair or Co-Chair when needed.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Physics.
Experience progressing from E&I Mechanic and Planner/Scheduler through Work Control/E&I Manager, Nuclear Facility Maintenance Manager, Facility Evaluator, Site SME, and Technical Advisor.

Responsibilities

Advise and mentor subject-matter experts on procedures for Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout), work near overhead electrical lines and critical piping, and safe practices for work on or near electrical conductors and live parts.
Address technical interpretations, procedural clarifications, and implementation issues related to HEC and electrical-safety procedures.
Develop or assist in creating interpretation documents for HEC, electrical-safety, and related procedural requirements.
Interface with DOE, NNSA, and other regulatory representatives on HEC and electrical-safety matters when required.
Provide support or lead teams for issue investigations, occurrence reportability determinations, facility assessments, technical committees, and corrective-action considerations.
Serve as a point of contact for Maintenance, Construction, Electrical, and Hazardous Energy issues when requested by the Independent Evaluation Board.
Participate in developing and issuing Electrical Review Board Memorandums to address electrical-safety issues, as requested.
Maintain working knowledge of changing DOE, OSHA, NFPA 70E, SRS, and facility requirements affecting HEC, electrical safety, and maintenance activities.
Initiate technical programs and recommend programs to management based on customer needs and technology trends.
Resolve complex technical problems in areas of expertise and influence solutions in neighboring disciplines, using internal and external technical resources as appropriate.
Incorporate advanced technical practices and complex technical, material, process, coordination, and oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and contribute recognized expertise in a technical specialization.