Nuclear Operations Safety Advisor

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Shift Technical Advisor (Specialist) to provide technical expertise on the approved safety basis and assess impact of changes on safe facility operation.

Responsibilities include supporting Operations Manager, interfacing with support teams, performing troubleshooting, representing management in compliance discussions, and ensuring changes stay within scope of safety analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and related work experience requirements.
• DOE O 426.2A related criteria may apply for the role.
• Advanced degrees may provide additional qualification leverage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary support to Operations Manager and Shift Manager for safe daily operations.
• Interface with support orgs to ensure planned operations comply with safety basis.
• Troubleshoot and improve operations to meet compliance and safety goals.
• Lead cross-functional coordination on large facility projects.
• Present briefs describing approved operations and compliance methods.
• Evaluate modifications against the Documented Safety Analysis via USQ.
• Ensure changes stay within facility scope and methods.
• Provide on-call coverage for weekends as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related scientific major

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Shift Technical Advisor (Specialist) to provide technical expertise on the approved safety basis and assess impact of changes on safe facility operation.

Responsibilities include supporting Operations Manager, interfacing with support teams, performing troubleshooting, representing management in compliance discussions, and ensuring changes stay within scope of safety analyses.