Job Description
Job Description
OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Technical Advisor to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Aiken,South Carolina .
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 DOE’s 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 programmatic, technical or administrative functions in direct or indirect support of operations,
- Provide immediate level guidance, work direction, oversight, and leadership to a functional work group(s), section or unit in an operations or operations support capacity,
- Act in a lead capacity and may direct the work of both exempt and nonexempt employees in a non-supervisory capacity.
- Perform a wide variety of complex, advanced and diverse functions in direct or indirect support of operations in the area, department, section, unit or work group assigned
- Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives,
- Exhibit competency at the highest technical or programmatic level as demonstrated through both personal expertise and the effective direction and leadership of assigned work group,
- Provide centralized control of a program or process that supports operations,
- Interpret and communicate programmatic, technical or process changes to operations personnel,
- Generally acknowledged as the highest level subject matter expert in a staff position for the general function or area supported,
- Monitor and assess operations-related evolutions in facility systems or equipment,
- Ensure the safe and optimally efficient operation of facility systems and equipment,
- Perform periodic reviews and assessments to ensure facility systems are operating properly and are being maintained within required limits,
- Maintain a comprehensive awareness of scheduled or anticipated work evolutions or other related operations support activities that could impact facility operations on shift / area of responsibility,
- Identify causal factors and develop recommendations to mitigate adverse trends and to enhance positive trends.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 12 years of relevant experience,Associate degree in a technical discipline and 16 years of relevant experience,MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A comprehensive level of knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the functional area assigned is required, including specific knowledge of a facility or area or location supported, where appropriate,Thorough knowledge and understanding of all pertinent policies, practices, procedures, DOE orders and regulatory statutes which impact the function or facility supportedPrepare and / or review facility work packages and related work control processes in support of operations,Review and ensure the communication and understanding of new and revised technical and operations procedures, bulletins and required reading to operators and other relevant operations support personnel,Conduct training for operations personnel on new systems and equipment and evaluate and critique performance,Function in a variety of contingency coordinator roles in support of operations,May provide feedback and recommendations to management on work group performance for training,discipline, promotion and demotion,May provide relief for or represent the next immediate level of managementAbility 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,Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred,Previous Tritium experience is preferred, Experience is preferred in area of Operations, Operations Management, Maintenance, Engineering or Project related areas.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 management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s 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.