Advisor - Engineering & Technical Support Specialist / Senior Technical Advisor

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Advisor Engineering & Technical Support Specialist / Senior Technical Advisor to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken SC.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOEs nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work and consistently exceed expectations apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The main duties include but are not limited to:

Plan develop implement and administer a variety of broad or unique technical or programmatic functions in direct support of engineering scientic or computing related activities and functions

Provide technical guidance direction oversight and leadership to a functional work group(s) section or unit in a technical support capacity

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or act in a predominantly lead capacity and may direct the work of others in a non-supervisory capacity

Apply the highest technical experience in eld of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical elds to resolve complex problems

Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features directly or indirectly in support of engineering computing or scientic activities in the area department section unit or work group assigned

Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex

Receive assignments in the form of generally dened objectives and establish goals to meet objectives

Exhibit complete competency at the highest technical or programmatic level as demonstrated by both personal expertise and the eective direction and leadership of assigned work group

Enhances the technical capabilities of the group by implementing new and improved analyses and methodologies

Evaluate the results of programs and prepare reports and recommendations based on these evaluations

Identify and recommend improvements where existing or established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution

Plans prioritizes and coordinates work for others in order to meet unit or work deadlines

Dene specic problems based on general information from management or customers

Plan technical eort and coordinate activities with those in other divisions departments and sections in focus areas to solve problems.

Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers colleagues and management

Evaluate proposals and make recommendations based on proposed projects/tasks in area of assignment

Often functions as customer interface and liaison for the department for programs and projects

Establish and recommend changes to policy which aect subordinate organizations

Provide centralized control of a program or process that supports technical activities

Develop implement and conduct training for personnel and management impacted by assigned programmatic technical or support function

May assist the manager in the preparation forecasting and reporting of organization performance budgets manpower requirements workload distribution and the development of resource requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in a technical field and at least 15 years of experience relevant to the functional technical area supported

Associates degree and 18 years relevant experience

High School Diploma and 20 years of relevant experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 20 years of operation and technical experience in the Tritium Facilities (NNSA) or the commercial nuclear industry

Candidate must have been certied/qualied in one of the Tritium Facilities and has in-depth knowledge of Tritium Processes to include (Unloading Mixing Z-Bed Recovery and Mass Spectrometry etc.)

Previous experience with the use and implementation of DOE Order 426.2 4B Manual 2S Manual Conduct of Operation and related directives and standards

Demonstrated prociency in the Oral Board processes Comprehensive Exams JPMs and Technical Study Guides for Operation/Engineering/Maintenance

Candidate must demonstrate personal accountability for facility/project schedules deadlines budgets and the safe performance of work; and prociency in performing Nuclear Technical Support assessments

Ability to work in a diverse work environment

Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below)

Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience on DOE sites and programs

Demonstrated previous Tritium experience is preferred.

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

LOCATION

Aiken South Carolina

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects managements assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules which prohibit marijuana use even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental) 401K plan and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee you will have access to in-house training career pathing mentoring award programs tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A 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.