Senior Operations Specialist T3

05-Aug-2025

Business Services

10209BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Job Family

Operations

Discipline

Operations Support

Career Level

T3

Salary Range

$79,200 - $111,000

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Job Family Description

Operations personnel have overall responsibility for the execution of nuclear non-proliferation, defense programs, and environmental remediation mission activities, as well as the management and coordination of multi-functional areas. This includes Radiological, Maintenance, Engineering, Nuclear Criticality, Quality Assurance, Nuclear Material Control & Accountability, and Weapons Production activities. Operations personnel oversee the safe and efficient functioning of plant systems, equipment, and machinery in a nuclear setting. They monitor operational parameters, conduct routine inspections, and ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements. They may respond to alarms, troubleshoot various issues, and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain operational stability.

Discipline Description

Operations support personnel provide general direction, guidance, data analysis or administrative support to ensure the implementation and maintenance of operations and programmatic functions. These functions will typically be in direct or indirect support of a specific facility (or facilities), location or functional area. They perform routine facility or area walkdowns, procedures reviews, inspections, or evaluations to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility. They conduct inspections and provide direction on resolution of issues identified. They perform various administrative or program functions in conjunction with or in support of operational program compliance, cost and budget, planning and scheduling, training, projects or special projects or related areas. Operations support personnel lead ad hoc teams in resolving moderately complex technical or programmatic compliance issues, events and concerns directly or closely associated with operations areas. They prepare and review technical work documents. They coordinate the functions of construction, operations, work control, maintenance, projects and other facility support personnel in facility operations and maintenance activities. They conduct and track training for operations personnel on systems and equipment and evaluate and critique performance. They support operations activities directly as needed by maintaining ancillary plant qualifications. They fulfill various operations support functions necessary to meet regulatory, industrial safety, and operational requirements.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:

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. 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. Demonstrate positive and adverse trends in operations and operations support performance measures. Identify causal factors and develop recommendations to mitigate adverse trends and to enhance positive trends. Prepare and/or review facility work packages and related work control processes in support of operations, maintenance and project work evolutions associated with the daily operations of the area or facility. Interface with other groups within the facility, department and site in support of this effort. Lead ad hoc teams in resolving moderately complex technical or programmatic compliance issues, events and concerns directly or closely associated with operations areas. 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. Establish or assist in establishing training requirements. Function in a variety of contingency coordinator roles in support of operations.

Required Qualifications

* Associate's degree in relevant field plus completion of applicable certification or on-the-job training plus at least 1.5 years of experience (YOE) in an applicable role, OR High school diploma plus completion of applicable certification or on-the-job training plus at least three years of experience (YOE) in an applicable role
* Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

We'd Also Like to See

A high school diploma combined with 8 to 12 years of practical experience in facility production operations or an associate's degree in an engineering or technical discipline paired with at least 4 to 7 years of directly related experience in operations, operations support, maintenance, or engineering. An engineering degree with 0 to 2 years of relevant experience may be required depending on the specific operating facility supported. The candidate should possess an in-depth understanding from a conceptual level of various facility processes, systems, and equipment. In-depth familiarity with site work control procedures, work practices, and procedures for maintenance, operations, and project-related areas is essential. A thorough grasp of work hazards, safety practices, operating configurations, and lockout/hold point identification is required. Additionally, the candidate should have extensive knowledge of general or specific safety, environmental, regulatory, safeguards, security, emergency preparedness programs, policies, practices, and guidelines. Specific knowledge requirements will vary according to the assignment focus, specific facility (or facilities), location, or functional area supported.

Career Band

Technical Support

Career Band Description

* Roles in this band contribute to the business processes to achieve results by providing support of a technical nature to others who use the resulting information, materials, and/or analysis.
* Performs technical work, often in support of professional roles
* Typically requires vocational training or the equivalent experience
* Performs duties according to established procedures

Career Level Description

Requires full proficiency gained through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience to perform a range of tasks; identifies key issues and patterns from conflicting data; completes work with limited degree of supervision, and may act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required to Perform Job

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What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options - Critical Illness and Accident Insurance - Employer paid life insurance with buy up options - Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability - 401(k) with Employer Match - Various wellness programs - Paid Time Off and Holidays - Discounts and other supplemental benefits SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to: Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer. Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources. Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence. Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace. Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note:

SRNS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

13-Aug-2025