Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and Administrative support personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y‑12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas.

Pipeline position - hiring candidates from Level I to Level VI. Minimum requirements will vary based off of the level, degree and years of experience of a candidate. Apply today to discuss further!!

Job Responsibilities:
- Development, revision, and review of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) documentation such as Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), Nuclear Criticality Safety Determinations (NCSDs), Technical Deviations (TDs), and various other NCS technical basis documentation to include: completion of required NCS annual Operational Reviews as needed, daily nuclear facility support as needed; consisting of facility walkdowns, review of NCS requirements implementing documents, participation at facility Operational Safety Boards, etc.
- Provides technical capabilities in Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) to ensure fissile materials are processed, stored, transferred, and handled safely so that personnel and property are protected against a nuclear criticality accident.
- Performs analysis of equipment, processes, and procedures prescribing correct methods, control requirements, and limitations.
- Conducts surveillances, inspections, walkthroughs, appraisals, or audits of fissile material operations to ensure compliance with approvals.
- Provides operating areas with specific NCS professional interpretations and advice.
- Performs training to employees in basic NCS as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of a BA/BS degree plus 2 or more years of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) experience (preferably with DOE-specific experience)
- Experience in the application of DOE rules, guides, orders, standards, and handbooks including 10CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management, is required
- DOE Q clearance preferred

Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test

Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position

This position requires the employee to maintain a Q clearance from the Department of Energy. This position will be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at JOB-ASSIST@AKIMA.COM or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).