1078 Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist

Indian Eyes - Aiken, SC

Full-time - Senior

Aiken, SC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Principal Engineer - Technical Support Specialist at Indian Eyes LLC is responsible for providing advanced technical expertise and support to SRNS operations, addressing complex technical issues that have site-wide implications. This role involves directing and managing various technical operations programs, ensuring compliance with governing directives, and developing training programs for technicians. The position requires a high level of creativity and problem-solving skills to navigate unique challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced expertise and support to SRNS operations to resolve broad technical issues.
• Direct, plan, develop, implement, and administer technical operations related programs.
• Ensure compliance of technical aspects of operations or maintenance programs with governing directives.
• Interface and negotiate with vendors to resolve equipment and technical issues.
• Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures for upgrading operations programs.
• Procure new equipment and instruments in support of assigned operations programs.
• Develop operating procedures and training programs for less qualified technicians.
• Direct daily activities of less qualified technicians and serve as a point of contact for complex technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred with 8-12 years of related experience, or an Associate's degree with 12-15 years of practical experience, or a high school diploma with 4-6 additional years of practical experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE 'Q' security clearance.
• Considerable creativity to address unique and new problem areas.
• Experience in directing less qualified technical support specialists.
• Ability to develop and administer schedules and performance requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of 20 years of operations or maintenance experience in Tritium Facilities or the commercial nuclear industry.
• Certification/qualification in one of the Tritium Facilities as a FLM, Planner, or SOM.
• Experience with DOE Order (O) 433.1B and related directives and standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency in development, review, and execution of Maintenance programs.

Benefits

• health insurance
• annual paid vacation
• paid holidays per year
• paid sick leave