HukariAscendent is a Woman-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

We are seeking a SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR - EM OPERATIONS READINESS ASSURANCE ADVISOR with the following qualifications:
DUTIES:
• Serves as advisor to management during the Achieving Readiness, Readiness Assessment, and Implementation Verification Review (safety basis implementation) processes
• Assist with development of Manual 12Q procedures
• Advisor for DOE Order 425.1D Startup Notification for Readiness Assessments
• Project integration into facility operations
• Manages Startup Testing
• Executes the facilities Startups, Achieving Readiness, Readiness Assessment, Self-Assessment and Safety Basis implementation with line management and support organizations
• Coordinates Construction activities authorized by Construction Maintenance Orders, General Plant Projects and Line Item Projects
• Performs technical reviews of designs
• Provides Operations interface with Contract Design Agency, Design Engineering, Construction and Project Management
• Responsible for the effective integration of project work with facility priorities
• Manages the activities of individual contributors in a functional area and has responsibility for the successful operation of that functional area.
• Acts under direction of immediate manager. Decisions have effect on the success or the failure of specific objectives.
• Implements both short and long term business plans as directed that contribute to the success of the division
• Acts on behalf of immediate manager in their absence including all responsibilities and functions
• Establishes effective training program for subordinates to insure development of necessary business skills
• Held responsible for effective use of direct staff and budget
• Effectively executes scope within established policies and procedures and maintain compliance with all State and Federal laws and regulations
• Establishes and enforces M&O Scheduling Policy and Programs to ensure compliance
• Provides technical direction and Subject Matter Expertise to field elements that are responsible for performing their work in accordance with the Scheduling Policy and Program
• Performs assessment / surveillances to determine compliance to Scheduling program requirements; identifies corrective actions as needed and verifies their completion / closure.
• May serve as Readiness Assessment Team Lead and Member to meet SRNS needs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
BS degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering plus 10 years’ relevant work experience in field of nuclear facility startup activities; OR NO degree and 15 years’ relevant work experience in nuclear facility startup activities.
Experience/Skills:
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience supporting nuclear facility startups, safety basis changes, facility modifications, and capital project support
• Experience in cost scheduling, work breakdown structures, Primavera software working knowledge
• Working knowledge of 10CFR 830, DOE Order 425.1D, and various DOE guides and standards
• DOE-SRS experience is preferred.
US Citizenship:
• Required
Area Security Access:
A DOE Q-level security clearance is required for unescorted access to all EM Operations’ facilities. The position does NOT require HRP access (Human Reliability Program). An active DOE Q-level clearance is preferred.
Duration:
• 1 year
Validation:
• Telephone numbers of candidate to validate resume/submittal data
• Reference check to evaluate performance capability and history may occur
• US Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain DOE Q-clearance
• Candidate is actively supporting SRNS via staff augmentation task order agreement (includes sub-tier agreements)

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.