Shift Technical Advisor, Level V

Akima; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima is seeking a Shift Technical Advisor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This role requires significant technical expertise to ensure the safe operation of the facility, addressing any modifications or changes necessary under the approved safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS degree with 15-20 years of experience, including nuclear industry familiarity. Responsibilities include supporting management for safe daily operations, evaluating change impacts, and performing troubleshooting and project coordination.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of direct experience required or 14-18 with a MA or MS.
• Must meet DOE O 426.2A requirements with nuclear experience.
• DOE Q Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations and Shift Managers for safe daily operations.
• Coordinate activities and ensure compliance with safety basis.
• Perform troubleshooting for operational issues.
• Manage cross-organizational activities and technical briefings.
• Evaluate changes against the Documented Safety Analysis.

Skills

Technical expertise in operational safety

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

BA/BS Degree

MA or MS

Job description

The Shift Technical Advisor is responsible for 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree plus 15-20 years of direct experience required or an MA or MS with 14-18 years of experience.
• Must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
• DOE Q Clearance preferred.

Special Requirements

• Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy.
• If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position.
• WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.