Shift Safety Basis Lead — Nuclear Ops (Weekend On-Call)

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Shift Technical Advisor (Safety Basis) to provide expert understanding of the approved safety basis and assess the impact of proposed changes on safe operations at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

The role requires coordinating with Operations and Shift Managers, ensuring adherence to procedures, and reviewing modifications for compliance with safety analyses.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a technical field and 15–20 years of direct experience
• MA/MS in a technical field with 14–18 years of experience
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance and work in a security-sensitive environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary support team member for the Operations Manager and Shift Manager to ensure daily operations are safe, effective, and performed per approved procedures
• Interface with support organizations to align planned operations with facility safety basis and authorized work scope
• Perform troubleshooting and improvement activities to resolve issues and improve compliance implementation
• Coordinate large cross-cutting activities as needed across interfaces and organizational lines
• Deliver technical briefings describing approved facility operations and compliance methods
• Evaluate proposed modifications against the Documented Safety Analysis via the Unreviewed Safety Question process
• Ensure changes remain within the facility's scope and approved methods
• Provide on-call coverage for assigned weekends as per rotation, which may include weekend work

Education

BA/BS Degree in a relevant field

MA/MS in a relevant field

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Shift Technical Advisor (Safety Basis) to provide expert understanding of the approved safety basis and assess the impact of proposed changes on safe operations at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

The role requires coordinating with Operations and Shift Managers, ensuring adherence to procedures, and reviewing modifications for compliance with safety analyses.