Senior Nuclear Operations Professional

Omega Technical Services • Oak Ridge, TN

4d • $100,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Senior Nuclear Operations Professional to support ongoing operations in Oak Ridge, TN. This position plays a vital role in advancing critical mission objectives in a highly regulated, technically demanding environment. As a trusted partner to government agencies and national laboratories, Omega Technical Services supports some of the nation's most complex and high-impact programs. Through these strategic collaborations, Omega contributes directly to the strength, security, and sustainability of the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in operations, maintenance, and/or facility management of U.S. nonreactor nuclear facilities, hot cell operations, and/or radiological protection operations.
• Demonstrated operational knowledge applicable to nuclear safety basis development and implementation.
• Strong understanding of facility operations, conduct of operations, and radiological controls in nuclear environments.
• Proven ability to interface effectively with engineering, nuclear safety, and regulatory organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline
• Completion of DOE or site-specific nuclear operations qualification programs

Nice To Haves

• Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.
• Experience supporting DOE installations.
• Experience supporting safety basis documentation development or review.
• Prior participation in readiness assessments, audits, or regulatory reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational insight to support nuclear and radiological analyses used in safety basis documentation for nonreactor nuclear facilities.
• Support and review the preparation, update, and maintenance of Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), hazard analyses, and accident analyses in accordance with DOE Standard 3009-2014.
• Ensure operational practices, maintenance activities, and facility configurations are accurately represented in safety basis documents.
• Support safety basis change evaluations and technical assessments, including operational impacts to credited controls and assumptions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary engineering reviews, operations readiness reviews, and safety basis working groups.
• Provide operational subject matter expertise for hot cell operations, radiological protection activities, and nuclear material handling.
• Support internal and external reviews, audits, and regulatory interactions involving U.S. Department of Energy facilities.
• Mentor and guide junior nuclear operations and technical staff on DOE nuclear safety and operational expectations.

Benefits

• Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation.
• Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust.
• Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.
• At Omega Technical Services, you’ll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration.
• We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career in a mission-first, people-focused environment.
• When you join Omega Technical Services, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career that honors the past, powers today’s progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees