Lead Operations Specialist

Tech Army, LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Army, LLC is seeking a turnover/QA coordinator for nuclear facility projects in South Carolina. You will manage turnover walkdowns, compile packages, and drive readiness with accepting organizations, contractors, and owner reps.

You will prepare deliverables, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain audit-ready records. The role requires strong communication, meticulous attention to safety, and the ability to work independently in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and coordination skills to manage cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in highly regulated environments with attention to detail and safety.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret project turnover requirements and resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding compliance enforcement and corrective action recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication with project teams, subcontractors, and owner representatives.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and participate in turnover walkdowns.
• Develop turnover packages for the accepting organization using required turnover forms.
• Coordinate with the accepting organization to compile a turnover punch list.
• Facilitate designation of each punch list item as either “A” or “B” items.
• Notify the accepting organization that an SSC is ready for turnover.
• Prepare and document turnover deliverables, including as-built drawings, equipment lists, and operational manuals.
• Ensure turnover activities meet nuclear regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Liaise with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to confirm completion and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records for audits, inspections, and future operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Coordination skills

Strong analytical skills

Decision making

Verbal and written communication

Education

4 Year Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera P6

Job description

• Scheduling and participating in turnover walkdowns.
• Developing turnover packages to present to the appropriate accepting organization using the required turnover forms.
• Coordinating with the accepting organization to compile a turnover punch list.
• Facilitate designating each punch list item as either “A” or “B” punch list items.
• Notifying the accepting organization an SSC(s) is ready for turnover.
• Requesting the Facility Manager to determine if a Final Acceptance Inspection in accordance with Manual 8Q, Procedure 51 is required when Operations is the accepting organization.
• Prepare and document all required turnover deliverables, including as-built drawings, equipment lists, and operational manuals.
• Ensure all turnover activities meet nuclear regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Liaise with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to confirm completion of work, resolve documentation discrepancies, and verify readiness for handover.
• Maintain accurate records for audits, inspections, and future operations.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION — PREFERRED

• 4 Year Degree preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS — PREFERRED

• Strong understanding of nuclear facility operations and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with turnover documentation and project closeout processes.
• Proficiency in engineering drawings, manuals, and compliance checklists.
• 1–3 years of experience in industrial construction, completions, turnover, or QA/QC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Primavera P6.
• Fundamental understanding of turnover documentation, commissioning, and quality compliance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication and coordination skills to manage cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in highly regulated environments with attention to detail and safety.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret project turnover requirements and resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding compliance enforcement and corrective action recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with project teams, subcontractors, and owner representatives.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing competing priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to easily navigate on foot the tasks of an operating construction site daily, to include:
• Walking, climbing, stooping, and standing in a large-scale construction project environment.
• Climbing stairs and scaffolding, walking through uneven and rough terrain, and entering confined spaces (as necessary).
• Performing the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

ADDITIONAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
• Evening and weekend hours depending on construction/Commissioning schedule.
• Area Security Access: Clearance “Q” required. Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE / NNSA.
• Business Travel Justification: Travel may be required to support benchmarking to ensure best practices are being utilized for HFTOC commissioning.