Principal Technical Advisor

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Aiken, SC

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a Principal Technical Advisor to support work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, South Carolina. The role provides senior technical leadership for complex Department of Energy program and operational issues, including Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) support for the SRPPF Project Team and qualification of applicable Safety Class/Safety Significant structures, systems, and components. The advisor develops technical solutions and strategies, leads multidisciplinary teams and special projects, advises on corrective actions and program improvements, and represents technical matters to internal and external stakeholders, including DOE-SR and DOE-HQ. The position requires compliance with technical and safety policies and guidelines. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the posting identifies the position as part-time.

Requirements

At least 15 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor's degree in physical science or engineering, with 15 to 20 years of experience; nuclear-related assignments and direct operations management are preferred. Some assignments may require a major in statistics, mathematics, or computer sciences with substantial practical experience.
Advanced knowledge of subjects such as analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, nondestructive examination techniques, reactor physics, statistics, or plant operations.
U.S. citizenship due to federal contract security requirements.
Ability to pass a federal background investigation to obtain and maintain DOE Q security clearance.
Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-required drug and background testing.

Nice To Haves

A master's or doctoral degree, which may proportionally reduce the years of experience required.
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, planning and scheduling, information resources, or procurement operations.
Substantive management experience in these or related fields.

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 working on highly visible or business-sensitive projects involving complex problems and significant budget, schedule, or regulatory compliance concerns; engage consultants and outside experts when needed.
Define the scope of new project work and changing technical program requirements.
Provide Commercial Grade Dedication subject matter expertise to the SRPPF Project Team, including developing and reviewing CGD plans, advising on SSC qualification decisions, and participating in project meetings.
Work independently to ensure adherence to technical policies and guidelines, consulting management and staff on corrective action plans.
Represent the assigned organization and technical issues to internal and external customers, manage related correspondence, and interact with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, and other external organizations on substantive matters.
Interact with oversight panels and boards in areas of technical expertise.
Propose strategic business goals and milestones related to technical issues, participate in strategic initiatives, and develop plans for major new program areas and resolution of technical issues.
Stay current on emerging job-related technologies and serve as a source of communication on advanced technical theories, principles, and concepts.
Manage special projects involving multiple divisions, departments, or organizations, drawing on needed resources and expertise to solve complex problems with limited direction.
Provide input to programmatic improvement initiatives supporting 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 required safety training, follow safety rules, integrate safety into each task, and stop work when continuing would be unsafe.