Technical Advisor - Lead Engineering & Technical Support

Lead Engineering & Technical Support DUTIES : Provide advanced expertise, and support to SRNS operations to resolve very broad to abstract technical issues having division and/or site wide implications. Specific support provided will differ according to assignment, but will generally include directing, planning, developing, implementing, and administering technical operations related programs. Ensure technical aspects of operations or maintenance programs are in compliance with governing directives. Responsible for directing, planning, developing, implementing, and budgeting for various technical functions in support of the pre-conceptual design, construction, and start-up of process and testing facilities. Interface and negotiate with vendors to resolve equipment, services, staffing, and technical related issues. Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures needed to upgrade operations programs. Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments in support of assigned operations programs. Ensure technical aspects of operations programs are in compliance with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders. Serve on various committees regarding standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training in support of SRNS and DOE operations programs. Direct daily activity of other engineering and technical support specialists and serve as an area point of contact or subject matter expert for the most complex technical issues. Assist less experienced personnel with more difficult aspects of work and provide guidance to less senior employees to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies. Demonstrate cost and schedule awareness through timely completion of assigned tasks and projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred with a minimum of 8 - 12 years of related experience. An Associate's degree and 12 - 15 years of practical experience would substitute for the higher degree requirement. A high school diploma and 15 - 20 additional years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.

Experience/Skills: Develop and implement strategic based plans to resolve technical, environmental, and regulatory issues in support of engineering or operations programs. Efforts will likely involve integration of multiple platforms, systems, and facility systems or technologies requiring in depth analysis, interpretation, and considerable application of both theoretical knowledge and experience as well as interpretation of codes and standards. Considerable amount of creativity is required to address unique and complex problem areas. Information sources may be difficult to identify or information may be difficult to obtain. Solutions and alternatives to problems generally impact sitewide operations or engineering program areas in the face of substantial time constraints and are therefore highly reactive. Directs less qualified engineering and technical support specialists to meet schedules and or resolve technical issues. Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements. Exercise some freedom, latitude, and judgement in exploring, selecting, and applying proper analytical methodology.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.