Reliability Specialist

Location:

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Job Title:

Reliability Specialist

Career Level:

Senior Associate to Senior Specialist

Organization: Facility Reliability Eng )

Job Specialty:
Core Technology

• Support the Reliability Engineering Function
• Interface with support groups and customers, including production, engineering, work control, supply chain, and maintenance
• Support establishment and evaluation of Master Data for plant assets
• Ensure department compliance with Integrated Safety Management (ISMS) Principles, Conduct of Operations requirements, and other key plant initiatives
• Perform independent assessments
• Manage procurements and Sub‑contract statements of work
• Develop implementation plans and provide oversight for identified areas of improvement, such as potential cost savings, process streamlining, or integration
• Support the development and implementation of proactive maintenance strategies, including maintenance plans, work instructions, and parts kitting in the CMMS (SAP)
• Identify equipment spares and build asset bills of materials
• Oversee equipment and parts procurements
• Act as a liaison between Reliability Engineering and Work Control to ensure proactive maintenance recommendations for Structures, Systems, and Components (SSCs) are executable and effective
• Ensure compliance with Y18-037 Work Control Manual, Y17-029 Physical Asset Management Solution, DOE O 430.1B, Real Property Asset Management, and DOE O 433.1B Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of maintenance activities with the goal of increasing reliability of operational production equipment
• Integrate craft and other support group recommendations on the work package development process
• Provide administrative support

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top‑notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits within a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work‑life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• Ten or more years of relevant education, training, or progressive experience may satisfy education and experience requirements for this posting

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• For bachelor’s degree holders: minimum 6 years of relevant experience (typical 10–15 years)
• Combination of relevant education, training, and progressive experience may satisfy requirements
• Working knowledge of CMMS (SAP) systems
• Thorough understanding of procurement/supply chain processes
• Application of technology in support of process improvement and management
• General technical experience

Requires a Q clearance; candidates may be considered regardless of current clearance status. Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program, which may include a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and counterintelligence‑scope polygraph examination.

Position may be designated under 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and polygraph.

Drug‑free workplace; pre‑placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation required. U.S. citizenship required for security clearance. Random drug testing may occur.

CNS is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.