Operations Shift Technical Advisor

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

18h•$94,600 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah River Mission Completion, LLC (SRMC) is seeking Operations Shift Technical Advisors to work at its Aiken, South Carolina location on the Savannah River Site. The role provides technical expertise and real-time decision support to the Shift Manager and facility operations organization during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations. The advisor evaluates facility conditions, system performance, operating parameters, configuration changes, and planned activities to help ensure operations remain within the approved safety basis and established operating limits. The role provides technical guidance on safety-basis requirements, operational risk, equipment performance, abnormal conditions, startup and restart activities, surveillance testing, and configuration control. It also coordinates with Engineering, Nuclear Safety, Maintenance, and other technical organizations to resolve complex operational issues. The position requires working a rotating shift schedule. SRMC is a prime contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy and manages the Savannah River Site Liquid Waste operations contract.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and relevant experience; or
High School Diploma and a combination of secondary education and/or relevant experience; or
Current or elapsed SRS Control Room Manager qualified; or
Current or elapsed SRS First Line Manager Operations qualified.
Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule.

Nice To Haves

Savannah River Site Liquid Waste Project experience.
SRS Tank Farms Facilities experience.
Current Savannah River Site qualified Shift Technical Engineer (STE), Control Room Manager (CRM), or First Line Manager (FLM) qualified.

Responsibilities

Provides technical advice and decision support to the Shift Manager during facility operations.
Supports the Shift Operations Manager / Facility Emergency Coordinator in determining Safety Basis impacts and requirements during abnormal or emergency events, and provides Safety Basis training to the shift complement.
Presents technical briefings or presentations, as required, describing approved facility operations and compliance implementation methods.
Monitors facility conditions, operating parameters, alarms, equipment status, and process conditions, and takes action when necessary to resolve issues and concerns.
Evaluates technical information and recommends appropriate operational actions.
Identifies conditions that could adversely affect facility safety, equipment reliability, or mission operations.
Maintains awareness of facility configuration and significant activities occurring during the shift.
Interprets and applies the facility's Documented Safety Analysis (DSA), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), Limiting Conditions for Operation (LCOs), administrative controls, and other authorization-basis requirements.
Ensures Safety Basis requirements are properly implemented on the assigned shift.
Advises the Shift Manager when facility conditions approach or challenge established safety limits.
Evaluates whether operating conditions remain within the approved safety envelope.
Identifies conditions requiring entry into LCOs, action statements, abnormal operating procedures, or other prescribed responses.
Performs programmatic Safety Basis-related reviews and assessments for operations.
Manages SRMS and associated documentation for completion of Safety Basis-required activities.
Provides technical input regarding potential Unreviewed Safety Questions (USQs) and changes to facility configuration or operation.
Ensures shift decisions are consistent with approved safety controls.
Reviews all Surveillance Requirement documentation to ensure all Acceptance Criteria are met.
Performs Impact Evaluations for planned activities, including lockouts and work orders.
Performs as Operations Implementation Coordinator for Safety Basis changes.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% immediate company contribution and additional matching for employee contributions.
Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Program.
Health Savings Account.
Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand.
Dental Coverage.
Vision Coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
160 hours of annual paid time off, accrued monthly, plus 11 paid holidays.
Paid Parental Leave.
Life and Accident Coverage.
Disability Coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet employees’ needs.