Senior Shift Technical Advisor: Nuclear Safety & Compliance

Akima; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Retirement options

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS) is seeking a Shift Technical Advisor to provide expert understanding of the approved safety basis for facility operations and assess the impact of proposed changes on safe operation. On-site position with potential escalation as funding is confirmed.

The role involves coordinating with Operations and Shift Managers, ensuring compliance with procedures, and delivering technical briefings on compliance methods and modifications. DOE-related requirements apply.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus 15–20 years of direct experience, or an MA/MS with 14–18 years of experience.
• DOE O 426.2A requirements: engineering or related scientific major with 2 years job-related experience and 1 year nuclear experience; or an alternative.
• DOE Q Clearance preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screen is required for external applicants.
• Medical examinations may be required prior to placement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary support for Operations Manager and Shift Manager to ensure daily operations are safe and performed per approved procedures.
• Interface with support organizations to ensure planned operations comply with the facility safety basis and authorized work.
• Troubleshoot and improve issues within operations management to enhance compliance and effectiveness.
• Act as project manager for cross-cutting facility activities involving multiple interfaces across organizations.
• Present technical briefings describing approved facility operations and compliance methods.
• Evaluate proposed modifications against the approved Documented Safety Analysis via the Unreviewed Safety Question.
• Determine processes to ensure changes stay within the facility scope.
• Provide on-call coverage for assigned weekends per rotation.

Education

B.A./B.S. Degree

M.A./M.S. Degree

Job description

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS) is seeking a Shift Technical Advisor to provide expert understanding of the approved safety basis for facility operations and assess the impact of proposed changes on safe operation. On-site position with potential escalation as funding is confirmed.

The role involves coordinating with Operations and Shift Managers, ensuring compliance with procedures, and delivering technical briefings on compliance methods and modifications. DOE-related requirements apply.