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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.\nOverview\nOmega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC.\nProvide 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.\nResponsibilities\nDUTIES:\nProvide 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.\nResponsible for directing, planning, developing, implementing, and budgeting for various technical\nfunctions in support of the pre-conceptual design, construction, and start-up of process and testing\nfacilities. Interface and negotiate with vendors to resolve equipment, services, staffing, and technical\nrelated issues. Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures needed to upgrade\noperations programs. Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments in support of\nassigned operations programs. Ensure technical aspects of operations programs are in compliance with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders. Develop operating procedures and training programs to train less qualified technicians on various types of equipment and instruments. Serve on various committees regarding standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training in support of SRNS and DOE operations programs. Direct daily activity of less qualified technicians and serve as an area point of contact for the most complex technical issues.\nProvide direct support to the SRTE Engineering Project Support group. Work scope includes field implementation and startup support, coordination with Maintenance personnel for prep and performance of initial equipment PMs, and SPF and IPI database maintenance for new equipment related to projects.\nEducation Requirements\nBachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred with a minimum of 8-12 years of related experience. \nAn Associate's degree and 12-15 years of practical experience would substitute for the higher degree requirement. \nA high school diploma and 4-6 additional years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.\nQualifications\nCandidate must be a U.S. Citizen. \nSatisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check. \nCandidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance. \nConsiderable amount of creativity may be required to address unique and new problem areas. Solutions and alternatives to problems generally impact sitewide operations in the face of substantial time constraints and are therefore highly reactive. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and are likely to cause irrevocable delays in overall schedules.\n\nThe ability to direct less qualified technical support specialists to meet schedules and or resolve technical issues.\nThe ability to develop and administer schedules and performance requirements.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPossession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred. \nPrevious DOE/NNSA work experience. \nPreferred candidate will demonstrate a minimum of 20 years of operations or maintenance experience in the Tritium Facilities (NNSA) or the commercial nuclear industry.\n\nCandidate preferably will have been certified/qualified in one of the Tritium Facilities as a FLM, Planner or SOM.\n\nPrevious experience with the use and implementation of Department of Energy (DOE) Order (O) 433.1B, Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities, 1Y-8.20, 4B Manual, 2S Manual Conduct of Operation, and related directives and standards.\n\nDemonstrated proficiency in development, review and execution of Maintenance programs.\n\nDemonstrated previous Tritium experience is preferred.\n\nWork Schedule\nA 40 hour work week is scheduled. Client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes Client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.Why Omega Technical Services?\nOmega 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.\nAt Omega Technical Services, you’ll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. 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