Nuclear Readiness Team Member

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS); Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K

Long and Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time role in support of the Uranium Processing Facility. The position involves providing support to ensure operational readiness for nuclear facilities, working closely with top-level management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and extensive experience in engineering management, ideally with nuclear facility operations. This position is based at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Tennessee, with a hybrid work arrangement available.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in the relevant field depending on the SME level.
• Ability to integrate best industry practices in complex projects.
• Must be U.S. citizen and eligible for DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide readiness support services in nuclear facility readiness.
• Guide and advise on engineering and management issues.
• Support integration of new technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Engineering management expertise

Risk reduction methodologies

Nuclear Criticality Safety knowledge

Environmental technical issues analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

In support of the Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) requirement to certify that the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) is fully ready for safe and compliant operations, BGS provides readiness support services to the UPF Readiness Assist Team, which is part of the CNS Readiness Assurance organization. BGS provides subject matter experts (SME) in key functional areas, including Conduct of Operations, Training and Qualifications, Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS), Nuclear Safety, Industrial Safety, Radiological Safety, Fire Protection, Maintenance, Pre-Operational Testing, Design Engineering, Safeguards & Security, etc. The readiness support services are needed to support the UPF Readiness Review activities managed by the UPF Readiness Assurance organization. BGS SMEs provide support to the UPF Readiness Manager and staff in the planning and execution of the operational readiness activities needed to complete the certification of operational readiness for UPF.

Provides highly specialized guidance and in-depth experience and knowledge of engineering, management, scientific, or environmental technical issues, as well as methodologies required for analyzing complex projects. This person must be capable of providing very high-level expertise in providing functional and technical support to top-level management. Work activities must include the integration of the best industry practices and risk reduction in implementing new technologies, methods, and processes. Must possess job knowledge and skills that enable identification, evaluation, and control of complex engineering, management, scientific, or environmental issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• SME I – 15 years of experience.
• SME II – 20 years of experience.
• Must be U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance and badge.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting startup/commissioning of nuclear facilities, activities, or operations.

Location/Work Arrangement

• This position is located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and may include a Hybrid Work Arrangement with some teleworking. Must be able to perform work on-site when needed.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday – Friday 40-hour week.

Benefits

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.