Shift Technical Advisor (Q- or TS-Cleared Candidates Only)

GEM Technologies, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

A federal contractor is seeking a Shift Technical Advisor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 15-20 years of experience in safety operations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active DOE Q Clearance or DoD Top Secret Clearance. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise, supporting operations management, and project management for organizational activities, all aimed at enhancing safety and operational compliance.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of relevant experience required.
• Active DOE Q Clearance or DoD Top Secret Clearance needed.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to evaluate safety operations.
• Support Operations and Shift Managers in daily operations.
• Perform troubleshooting for operational issues.
• Serve in project management for cross-cutting activities.
• Lead cross-functional project coordination for large initiatives.
• Deliver technical briefings explaining operations and compliance methods.
• Evaluate modifications against the Documented Safety Analysis.

Skills

Technical expertise in safety operations

Problem-solving

Project management

Operational safety

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Shift Technical Advisor to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Providing the technical expertise to understand the approved safety basis for operations of the facility and to evaluate the impact of proposed changes/modifications on the safe operation of the facility.
• Serving as primary support team member for the Operations Manager and Shift Manager to ensure daily operations are safe, effective, and performed in accordance with approved procedures.
• Interfacing with support organizations to understand planned operations within the facility and ensure activities are in compliance with facility safety basis authorized work.
• Performing troubleshooting and improvement activities for emerging issues within the operations management scope of responsibility to resolve issues and improve effectiveness in implementation of compliance requirements.
• Serving in a project management role as needed for coordination of large, cross-cutting activities within the facility that involve multiple interfaces that cross organizational lines.
• Presenting technical briefings or presentations, as required, that describe and explain approved facility operations and compliance implementation methods.
• Evaluating proposed modifications or changes against the approved Documented Safety Analysis via the Unreviewed Safety Question.
• Determining process to ensure changes are within the scope and methods appropriate for the facility.
• Providing on-call coverage for assigned weekends based upon a rotation with others in the group; on-call is as needed which may or may not require weekend work for the assigned weekend.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 15-20 years of relevant experience.
• To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• To be considered, you must have an active or very recently active DOE “Q” Clearance or DoD “Top Secret” Clearance. Q clearance with HRP is highly desired.
• Must have technical expertise to understand the approved safety basis for operations of the facility and to evaluate the impact of proposed changes/modifications on the safe operation of the facility.

About the Site

The NNSA's Y-12 National Security Complex, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the nation’s only source of enriched uranium nuclear weapon components and provides enriched uranium for the U.S. Navy as well as excels in materials science, precision manufacturing, and stores enriched uranium. Y-12 supports efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation risk and performs work for other government agencies (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.