ADVISORY ENGINEER – 1582 - SRS- Aiken, SC

OLH Inc.; Aiken (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OLH, Inc. seeks an Advisory Engineer (1582) in Aiken, SC to provide expert Hazardous Energy Control guidance, electrical-safety leadership, and site-specific compliance support to Health & Safety and other site groups.

The role requires 15+ years in HEC-related fields with advanced degrees. Hybrid work with 70% onsite; deadline 11-3-2026; exposure to DOE/NNSA regulatory interfaces.

Qualifications

• PhD with 15 years of experience in hazardous energy control or related fields.
• MS with 17 years of experience in safety/compliance programs.
• BS with ~21 years of experience in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Advise and mentor SMEs on Hazardous Energy Control procedures (Lockout/Tagout), near overhead lines, and safe electrical practices.
• Develop interpretation documents for HEC procedures and electrical-safety requirements.
• Interface with DOE, NNSA and other regulatory bodies on HEC topics when required.
• Provide HEC/electrical-safety support and lead teams for investigations, assessments, and corrective actions.
• Serve as a point of contact to address issues in Maintenance, Construction, Electrical, and Hazardous Energy.

Skills

Hazardous Energy Control

Lockout/Tagout

Electrical safety

Education

PhD degree

MS degree

BS degree

Job description

ADVISORY ENGINEER – 1582 - SRS- Aiken, SC

Deadline: 11-3-2026 (All official documents must be completed and returned before the deadline for candidate consideration.)
Duration: 1 Year with two (2) 1 Year Renewal Option
One (1) Position Available
US Citizenship Required
Hybrid Position: 70% Onsite 30% Remote

JOB SUMMARY :

Serve as Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) technical advisor for Health & Safety and other site organizations, providing site-specific expertise in Hazardous Energy Control and electrical safety for field implementation and programmatic compliance.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Advise and mentor SMEs on procedures related to Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout), working near Overhead Electrical Lines & Critical Piping, and Safe Practices working on/or near Electrical Conductors/Live Parts (i.e. SRS Procedure Manuals 8Q-32, 8Q-10, and 18Q-2); and addressing technical interpretations, procedural clarifications, and implementation issues.
Develop and/or assist in creating interpretation documents for procedures related to Hazardous Energy Control, working near Overhead Electrical Lines & Critical Piping, and Safe Practices working on/or near Electrical Conductors/Live Parts (i.e. SRS Procedure Manuals 8Q-32, 8Q-10 and 18Q-2), and related electrical-safety and HEC requirements.
Interface with representatives from DOE, NNSA and other regulatory organizations on HEC and electrical-safety matters when required.
Provide HEC/electrical-safety support and/or lead teams for issue investigations, occurrence reportability determinations, facility assessments, technical committees and corrective-action considerations.
Serve as a point of contact (POC) to address issues in Maintenance, Construction, Electrical, and Hazardous Energy if/when requested by the Independent Evaluation Board (IEB).
Participate in development and issuance of Electrical Review Board Memorandums (ERBMs) to address electrical-safety issues, as requested.
Maintain working knowledge of changing DOE, OSHA, NFPA 70E, SRS, and facility requirements affecting HEC, electrical safety, and maintenance activities.
Initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends, reach solutions to the most complex technical problems in field(s) of expertise and to influence solutions in neighboring disciplines.
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources in the company and external resources, to resolve complex problems. Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and is recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical specialization.

WORK HOURS

A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

Education:

PhD degree and 15 years of experience.
MS degree and 17 years of experience.
BS degree and about 21 years of experience.

Experience:

Knowledge of requirements pertaining to OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, NFPA 70E, 10 CFR 851, and DOE Orders 422.1, 426.2, and 433.1B.
Extensive experience with managing nuclear facilities to include facility maintenance, electrical maintenance, audits/assessments, facility metrics, Conduct of Operations, and DOE/site compliance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Extensive working knowledge of Savannah River Site (SRS) requirements governing maintenance, work control, electrical safety, Hazardous Energy Control, hazard analysis, and facility assessments.
More than 20 years of SRS experience spanning field maintenance, writing/revising procedures, planning/scheduling, work control, management, facility evaluation, occupational safety, electrical safety, HEC, and senior technical advisory positions.
Prior experience and knowledge as owner/SME/interpreter for Procedure Manual 8Q-122, Hazard Analysis Process, and Procedures 8Q-10 and 8Q-32.
Experience progressed from E&I Mechanic and Planner/Scheduler through Work Control/E&I Manager, Nuclear Facility Maintenance Manager, Facility Evaluator, Site SME, and Technical Advisor.
Possess the technical competence and capability desired to participate on the Senior Electrical Review Board (SERB) and Site Lockout Interpretation Committee (SLIC), to include providing coverage for SLIC Chair/Co-Chair when needed.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry / Minor in Physics

OLH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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