Senior Fellow Nuclear Safety Engineer

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At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you're part of something bigger here.

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Senior Fellow Nuclear Safety Engineer to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC. This position plays a vital role in advancing critical mission objectives within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment.

As a trusted partner to government agencies and national laboratories, Omega Technical Services supports some of the nation's most complex and high-impact programs. Through these strategic collaborations, Omega contributes directly to the strength, security, and sustainability of the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise.

DUTIES:

Initiate own technical programs, solve complex technical problems using both internal and external knowledge data bases, bring high technical credibility in field of expertise to the organization, recognize all aspects of SRNS needs in filed of expertise, lead teams to solve complex technical problems.
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company, to resolve complex problems.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
• Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional areas of technical expertise.
• Recommend engineering/ technical research programs for others in group and assist in that planning. Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise, be responsive to organization needs in answering complex problems where judgment also has to be applied, organize and lead task teams to solve problems and fully utilize technical resources within the company, at assist in solutions. Identify technical areas where individual special knowledge can solve complex technical programs of interest to the company and DOE, take much initiative in this effort.
• Is often ahead of management in recognizing need. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for department. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.
• Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form.
• Candidate will not have direct oversight responsibilities for personnel and will not be involved in giving assignments or tasks. Candidate will provide documents, presentations, and general support and coordination needed to complete assign tasks. May mentor less senior professionals in communication skills.
• Maintain technical expertise and bring credibility to the organization through recognition as a technical expert by the company and DOE through such activities as internal and external technical reports and/ or publications, involvement in national professional organizations and contributing significantly toward attaining the Site mission and goals.
• Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight. Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs.

• Support the SRNS Nuclear & Criticality Safety Engineering organization in the development, review, and implementation of nuclear safety documentation for various facilities at the Savannah River Site. Provide technical assistance in developing nuclear safety documents and analyses, technical safety requirements, and related technical support documentation. Ensure that the developed nuclear safety documentation complies with requirements and as necessary, applicable controls are implemented in field procedures. Conduct Nuclear Safety Program assessments and maintain program manuals.

• Typically an advance degree and experience -A Ph.D. degree and about 12+ years' experience.
• MS degree and 15+ years' experience.
• BS degree and about 18+ years' experience.

• Alternate combination of education and experience will be considered where candidate has an advance degree.

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
  
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
  
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

• Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge

  to tackle any problem in field. Contributes to advancing knowledge.

• Contributes to advancing knowledge.

• Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 20 years of recent experience in the

  nuclear safety industry through support of the Department of Energy (DOE) or the

  commercial nuclear industry.

• Previous experience with the use and implementation of 10 CFR 830, DOE O 413.3,

  DOE O 420.1, and related directives and standards is required.

• Candidate must demonstrate personal accountability for facility/project schedules,

  deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work; and proficiency in

  performing Nuclear Safety Program assessments.

• Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.

• Candidates involved in the preparation or review of Safety Basis documents to support DOE Capital Project within the past two (2) years are preferred.

• Candidates with direct experience in the application of DOE-STD-3009-2014 and DOE-

  STD-1189-2016 are preferred.

• Previous experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining SRS safety basis

  documents is preferred.

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you'll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career in a mission-first, people-focused environment.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you're not just starting a job, you're building a career that honors the past, powers today's progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.