Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist

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Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC.

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.

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. 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.

Provide 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.

• 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 4-6 additional years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.

• 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.

• Considerable 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.

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