Principal Technical Advisor

Omega Technical Services•Aiken, SC

About The Position

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Principal Technical Advisor to support ongoing operations in Aiken, South Carolina. This part-time role provides expert technical guidance and leadership for resolving atypical, unusually complex issues that may affect the organization’s future responsibilities or program operations. Assignments are generally broad and program-oriented, and may extend over several months or years. The advisor develops technical solutions and methods to address changing requirements and operational deficiencies, leads multidisciplinary teams on complex and high-visibility work, and provides strategic planning and technical input across programs. The role also provides Commercial Grade Dedication subject matter expertise to the SRPPF Project Team, supporting qualification of applicable Safety Class/Safety Significant structures, systems, and components. This includes developing and reviewing CGD plans, advising on qualification decisions, and participating in project meetings. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant physical science or engineering field and 15 to 20 years of experience, preferably in nuclear-related assignments, including direct operations management. An advanced degree is preferred and may proportionally reduce the required years of experience. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance. The work schedule is determined by customer site discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a physical science field, such as chemistry, physics, or biology, or an engineering field, such as chemical, nuclear, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
15 to 20 years of experience, preferably in nuclear-related assignments, including direct operations management.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
Satisfactory pre-employment screening, including a drug and breath alcohol test and a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Specialized knowledge appropriate to the technical assignment.
High proficiency in relevant technical areas, which may include analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, non-destructive examination techniques, reactor physics, statistics, or plant operations.
Work schedule is dependent on customer site discretion.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree at the master’s or Ph.D./doctorate level; this may proportionally reduce the years of experience required.
Active DOE or DoD clearance within the past two years.
Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.
Extensive hands-on experience with computers and various software, knowledge of administrative systems, and prior assignments in facility operations and maintenance, engineering, or business functions such as finance, operational or program/project planning and scheduling, information resources, or procurement.
Substantive management experience in these or related fields.
Knowledge of experimental design and project management.

Responsibilities

Establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues arising from frequently changing requirements, and define and conduct technical investigations when appropriate.
Develop advanced methods and technologies to mitigate programmatic and operational issues or deficiencies.
Provide expert technical guidance and leadership in resolving atypical, unusually complex issues affecting organizational roles or program operations.
Lead multidisciplinary teams on highly visible or business-sensitive project work involving complex problems, budgets, schedules, or regulatory compliance; engage outside experts when needed.
Define the scope of new project work and changing technical program requirements.
Work independently to ensure adherence to technical policies and guidelines, and consult management and staff on corrective action plans.
Represent the organization and its technical issues to internal and external customers, manage related correspondence, and interact with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, external organizations, oversight panels, and boards.
Propose strategic business goals and milestones related to areas of technical expertise, participate in strategic initiatives, and develop strategic plans for new program areas and technical issue resolution.
Stay current with emerging technologies and communicate advanced technical theories, principles, and concepts.
Manage special projects involving multiple divisions, departments, or organizations.
Use initiative and delegated authority to draw on resources and expertise to solve complex organizational and programmatic problems within a team environment and with limited direction.
Provide input to programmatic improvement initiatives in support of mission goals.
Provide technical and operational input on Authorization Basis Documents, technical reports, program-level procedures, and materials for training, procedures, and other support organizations.
Obtain safety training, follow safety rules, make safety integral to each task, and stop work when continuing would be unsafe.
Provide Commercial Grade Dedication subject matter expertise to the SRPPF Project Team to qualify applicable Safety Class/Safety Significant structures, systems, and components.
Develop and review CGD plans, advise on SSC qualification decisions, and participate in project meetings.