Project Assistant Energy

AtkinsRéalis Group; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Group seeks a Project Assistant Energy to join the Oak Ridge, TN team. The role involves coordinating personnel security processes, onboarding, and HRP-related duties in a nuclear program environment. Strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing requirements are essential.

Responsibilities include maintaining security databases, reporting, pre-badging coordination, and supporting ISMS guidance and security awareness initiatives. U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate’s degree in a security-related field is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in personnel security is preferred; nuclear program experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of DOE orders and personnel security procedures.
• Maintain personnel security database and generate weekly reports.
• Coordinate pre-badging and onboarding security paperwork with ORNL Site Badge Office.
• Assist HRP duties including certifications and random drug testing.
• Act as Security Awareness Coordinator and liaise with the Personnel Security Manager.

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent organizational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in security-related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

### **Job Description**## **Overview**We are seeking **a Project Assistant Energy, to join our Team in our Oak Ridge, TN office.**## ## **Your role*** Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.* Ensures the implementation of policies, standards, procedures and Department of Energy (DOE) Orders pertinent to the personnel security program.* Ensures Initial, Comprehensive, and Termination Briefings are updated according to DOE Orders, are completed by personnel as needed, and ensures Annual Security Refresher Briefings are completed by all cleared personnel.* Coordinates, in accordance with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Site Badge Office, to complete the pre-badging process as a Personnel Access System inputter and organizational approver.* Coordinates all new employee onboarding security paperwork and briefings.* Assists with self-assessments on personnel security procedures and compliance.* Maintains the personnel security database accurately and in a timely fashion.* Pull reports from personnel security database and compiles weekly report of personnel security actions.* Assists with Human Reliability Program (HRP) duties working with the HRP Management Official, DOE HRP officials, subcontractors providing HRP services, and others, to implement and process all functions related to HRP including coordinating for initial certifications and annual recertifications, temporary and immediate removal from HRP status, and coordinates random drug testing.* Performs monthly review of HRP records with medical provider.* Assists with monthly random drug/alcohol testing.* Serves as the Security Awareness Coordinator developing, maintaining, administering, and providing security awareness topics to applicable personnel.* Maintains liaison with and advises the Personnel Security Manager pertinent personnel security issues.* Notifies the Personnel Security Manager of any non-compliance issues with safeguards and security requirements by applicable personnel.* Maintaining/updating Personnel Security Desk Reference Guide.* Assists Personnel Security Manager with completing Commitment Tracking System issues.* Inputs reporting requirements of cleared personnel via DOE-provided systems.* Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Isotek Safety Culture.* Performs other duties as assigned. ## **About you*** Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.* Associate’s degree in a security-related field preferred.* Minimum 2 years’ experience in Personnel Security preferred.* Minimum 1-year nuclear program experience preferred.* Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.* Strong communication, verbal and written skills.* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.* Must be able to adapt to shifting work priorities and be able to adjust quickly to changes in work processes and company goals.* Must be able to manage stress and learn new tasks when governmental/contractual requirements change.* Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.* Applicants must have Real ID compliant identification to access the work location.* U.S. citizenship required for AtkinsRéalis/Isotek Systems Project positions.* Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered. ## **Rewards & benefits**At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here. ## **About AtkinsRéalis**We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.Find out more.## **Additional information****Expected compensation range is between $20 - $34 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.**