Nuclear Operations Support Specialist, H Area

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is the management and operations contractor at the Savannah River Site, delivering safety-focused nuclear services across multiple facilities. This position sits in Nuclear Operations Support at the H Area Complex with a focus on readiness, procedures, and operational readiness.

The role emphasizes conducting operations, training, and safety compliance in a mission-critical environment, with potential security clearances and adherence to DOE requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in relevant field plus completion of applicable certification or on-the-job training plus at least 1.5 years of experience (YOE) in an applicable role
• High school diploma plus completion of applicable certification or on-the-job training plus at least three years of experience (YOE) in an applicable role
• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered. Some Operations positions have higher education levels as required by DOE Order 426.2.

Responsibilities

• Provide Operations support to SRNS at H Area Complex to accomplish support activities.
• Primary responsibilities include H Area oversight support functions to contribute to successful facility operations, training, Safety Basis, procedures, readiness, and drills/emergency response.
• Assist with minimizing radiation and contamination exposure by providing assistance during the preplanning of work.
• Observe work from procedures, training, shift logs, and verbal turnover to ensure expected Conduct of Operations procedures are followed.

Education

Associate's degree in relevant field

High school diploma

Job description

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer – and you can, too.

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer – and you can, too.

Job Family

Nuclear Operations

Discipline

Nuclear Operations Support

Career Level

T3

Salary Range

$80,892 - $113,448

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Job Family Description

Nuclear Operations - Nuclear Operations personnel are directly involved in supporting core nuclear activities in the H-Canyon, HB-Line, K-Area, L-Area, E-Area, Deactivation, SRTE, and SRPPF. SOP and Exempt M&O employees must work in one of these facilities and satisfy at least one of the following characteristics: Directly handle and/or produce nuclear material Manage individuals that directly handle and/or produce nuclear material Manage individuals that oversee the handling or production of nuclear materials Perform ancillary operational duties that directly impact safe and secure nuclear operations, which include Lockout/Tagout Coordination, Maintenance Coordination, Outage Coordination, Fire Protection Coordination, Reservoir Surveillance, Waste Certification, Control Room/Facility Lab/Processing, and Gas Processing

Discipline Description

Nuclear Operations Support Personnel provide general direction, guidance, data analysis or administrative support to ensure the implementation and maintenance of operations and programmatic functions. These functions will typically be in direct or indirect support of a specific facility (or facilities), location or functional area. They perform routine facility or area walkdowns, procedures reviews, inspections, or evaluations to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility. They conduct inspections and provide direction on resolution of issues identified. They perform various administrative or program functions in conjunction with or in support of operational program compliance, cost and budget, planning and scheduling, training, projects or special projects or related areas. Operations support personnel lead ad hoc teams in resolving moderately complex technical or programmatic compliance issues, events and concerns directly or closely associated with operations areas. They prepare and review technical work documents. They coordinate the functions of construction, operations, work control, maintenance, projects and other facility support personnel in facility operations and maintenance activities. They conduct and track training for operations personnel on systems and equipment and evaluate and critique performance. They support operations activities directly as needed by maintaining ancillary plant qualifications. They fulfill various operations support functions necessary to meet regulatory, industrial safety, and operational requirements.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include

Provide Operations support to SRNS at H Area Complex to accomplish support activities. Primary responsibilities include H Area oversight support functions to contribute to successful facility operations, training, Safety Basis, procedures, readiness, and drills/emergency response. Assist with minimizing radiation and contamination exposure by providing assistance during the preplanning of work. Observe work from procedures, training, shift logs, and verbal turnover to ensure expected Conduct of Operations procedures are followed. Communicate concerns and issues observed to management, and other support personnel to ensure safe, effective Conduct of Operations. Perform administrative functions such as performing briefings to management and documenting observations in a report. Knowledge of H Area and working in a contaminated environment is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in relevant field plus completion of applicable certification or on-the-job training plus at least 1.5 years of experience (YOE) in an applicable role, OR

High school diploma plus completion of applicable certification or on-the-job training plus at least three years of experience (YOE) in an applicable role

• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered. Some Operations positions have higher education levels as required by DOE Order 426.2.

Career Band

Technical Support

Career Band Description

• Roles in this band contribute to the business processes to achieve results by providing support of a technical nature to others who use the resulting information, materials, and/or analysis.
• Performs technical work, often in support of professional roles
• Typically requires vocational training or the equivalent experience
• Performs duties according to established procedures

Career Level Description

Requires full proficiency gained through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience to perform a range of tasks; identifies key issues and patterns from conflicting data; completes work with limited degree of supervision, and may act as an informal resource for colleagues to work with less experience.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required To Perform Job

L

What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
• Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Various wellness programs
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Discounts and other supplemental benefits

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS Vision States That We Will "be The Standard Of Excellence In Nuclear Materials Management By Delivering Knowledge, Innovation And Experience." This Is Underpinned By The Recognition That Everything We Do Relies On Our Employees And How They Demonstrate The SRNS Standards Of Excellence Every Day. Built On The Foundation Of Safety And Security, Each Employee Is Expected To

Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.

Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.

Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.

Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.

Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note

SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled