LEAD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST – 1576 - SRS- Aiken, SC

OLH Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OLH Inc. in Aiken, SC seeks a Lead Operations Specialist to plan, develop, and administer a broad range of operations functions. The role provides direction to a functional group and ensures safe, efficient facility operations in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams while ensuring compliance with applicable DOE orders and regulatory statutes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
• Experience in regulated environments with safety and compliance focus.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and administer complex operations programs.
• Provide leadership and direction to teams in a operations/support capacity.
• Demonstrate subject-matter expertise and ensure safe, efficient facility operation.
• Review and communicate procedures and changes to operations personnel.
• Coordinate turnover documentation, commissioning and project closeout processes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

OLH Inc. was founded in 1993 to offer comprehensive, specialized Project, Program, and Construction Management services. We are a Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), recognized for our ability to consistently deliver quality service on projects that are completed on schedule and within budget.

We recruit and hire the brightest minds to join our team of outstanding professionals in many disciplines and specialties. If you are interested and qualified for this career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon! For more information about OLH and our guiding principles, visit our corporate website at www.olhinc.com

LEAD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST – 1576 - SRS- Aiken, SC
Deadline: 10-1-2026 (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

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
Plan, develop, implement and administer a variety of broad or unique programmatic, technical or administrative functions in direct or indirect support of operations.
Provide immediate level guidance, work direction, oversight, and leadership to a functional work group(s), section or unit in an operations or operations support capacity.
Act in a lead capacity and may direct the work of both exempt and nonexempt employees in a non-supervisory capacity.
Perform a wide variety of complex, advanced and diverse functions in direct or indirect support of operations in the area, department, section, unit or work group assigned. Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives. Exhibit competency at the highest technical or programmatic level as demonstrated through both personal expertise and the effective direction and leadership of assigned work group.
Provide centralized control of a program or process that supports operations.
Interpret and communicate programmatic, technical or process changes to operations personnel.
Generally acknowledged as the highest-level subject matter expert in a staff position for the general function or area supported.
Monitor and assess operations-related evolutions in facility systems or equipment.
Ensure the safe and optimally efficient operation of facility systems and equipment.
Perform periodic reviews and assessments to ensure facility systems are operating properly and are being maintained within required limits.
Maintain a comprehensive awareness of scheduled or anticipated work evolutions or other related operations support activities that could impact facility operations on shift/area of responsibility.
Demonstrate positive and adverse trends in operations and operations support Performance measures.
Identify causal factors and develop recommendations to mitigate adverse trends and to enhance positive trends.
Prepare and/or review facility work packages and related work control processes in support of operations.
Review and ensure the communication and understanding of new and revised technical and operations procedures, bulletins and required reading to operators and other relevant operations support personnel.
Conduct training for operations personnel on new systems and equipment and evaluate and critique performance.
Function in a variety of contingency coordinator roles in support of operations.
May provide feedback and recommendations to management on work group performance for training, discipline, promotion and demotion.
May provide relief for or represent the next immediate level of management.
Strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
Evening and weekend hours depending on construction/Commissioning schedule
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:
Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline and 10 years of relevant experience.
Associate degree in a technical discipline and 14 years of relevant experience.
High School Diploma and 18 years of relevant experience.

Experience:
A comprehensive level of knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the functional area assigned is required, including specific knowledge of a facility or area or location supported, where appropriate.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of all pertinent policies, practices, procedures, DOE orders and regulatory statutes which impact the function or facility supported.
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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Candidates with previous testing, commissioning, and startup of DOE facilities is 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.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at [e-mail] or 706-922-5014.

Please note: We do not accept resume submission from third-party paid recruiting sources.