Nuclear Engineer - ConOps / Readiness

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET)•Oak Ridge, TN

20h•$137,500 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking a highly qualified engineer with National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) experience for the position of ConOps/Readiness Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H) Planning Department. This is a highly compensated, long-term, on-site position at the SNL facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a full-time GET employee with benefits. The primary work location is 2301 Buena Vista SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Work will also require local travel to the SNL facility on Kirtland AFB (also located in Albuquerque). Travel to the SNL facility in Livermore, California, or other remote sites may be required on occasion.

Requirements

Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America
Applicant must hold a current DOD Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance
PhD degree in science or engineering discipline and a minimum of two (2) years ES&H-related experience
MS degree in science or engineering discipline and a minimum of four (4) years ES&H-related experience
BS degree in science and engineering and a minimum of six (6) years ES&H-related experience
Or 10+ years of ES&H-related experience
Thorough knowledge of the requirements for establishing and implementing Conduct of Operations Programs at the Department of Energy (DOE), including National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) facilities and projects.
Thorough knowledge of the requirements for verifying readiness for startup of new hazard category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities, activities, and operations, and for the restart of existing hazard category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities, activities, and operations that have been shut down.

Nice To Haves

DOE O 420.1 FACILITY SAFETY
Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) process for nuclear facilities
Independent Verification Review (IVR) of new or revised Safety Basis
ConOps Training (e.g., FOO-200)
QA assistance (e.g., Management Self-Assessment (MSA) and/or Lead Assessor)

Responsibilities

Establishing and implementing Conduct of Operations Programs at the Department of Energy (DOE), including National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) facilities and projects.
Verifying readiness for startup of new hazard category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities, activities, and operations, and for the restart of existing hazard category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities, activities, and operations that have been shut down.