Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Principal Engineering & Technical Support Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at SRNS in Aiken, SC.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Provide advanced expertise, and support to SRNS operations to resolve very broad to abstract technical issues having division and/or site wide implications. Specific support provided will differ according to assignment, but will generally include directing, planning, developing, implementing, and administering technical operations related programs. Ensure technical aspects of operations or maintenance programs are in compliance with governing directives.

Responsible for directing, planning, developing, implementing, and budgeting for various technical functions in support of the pre-conceptual design, construction, and start-up of process and testing facilities. Interface and negotiate with vendors to resolve equipment, services, staffing, and technical related issues. Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures needed to upgrade operations programs. Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments in support of assigned operations programs. Ensure technical aspects of operations programs are in compliance with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders. Develop operating procedures and training programs to train less qualified technicians on various types of equipment and instruments. Serve on various committees regarding standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training in support of SRNS and DOE operations programs. Direct daily activity of less qualified technicians and serve as an area point of contact for the most complex technical issues.

Considerable amount of creativity may be required to address unique and new problem areas. Solutions and alternatives to problems generally impact sitewide operations in the face of substantial time constraints and are therefore highly reactive. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and are likely to cause irrevocable delays in overall schedules. Directs less qualified technical support specialists to meet schedules and or resolve technical issues. Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements.

​EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred with a minimum of 8 - 12 years of related experience. An Associate's degree and 12 - 15 years of practical experience would substitute for the higher degree requirement. A high school diploma and 4-6 additional years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
Considerable amount of creativity may be required to address unique and new problem areas.
Solutions and alternatives to problems generally impact sitewide operations in the face of substantial time constraints and are therefore highly reactive.
Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and are likely to cause irrevocable delays in overall schedules.
Directs less qualified technical support specialists to meet schedules and or resolve technical issues.
Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements

Desired Qualifications
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Preferred candidate will demonstrate a minimum of 20 years of operations or maintenance experience in the Tritium Facilities (NNSA) or the commercial nuclear industry.
Candidate preferably will have been certified/qualified in one of the Tritium Facilities as a FLM, Planner or SOM
Previous experience with the use and implementation of Department of Energy (DOE) Order (O) 433.1B, Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities, 1Y-8.20, 4B Manual, 2S Manual Conduct of Operation, and related directives and standards.
Demonstrated proficiency in development, review and execution of Maintenance programs.
Demonstrated previous Tritium experience is preferred.

PF-81 Evaluation Criteria:
• Price and Cost to Company: 20%
• Past Performance: 0%
• Technical Acceptability: 40%
• Availability & Qualifications of Personnel: 40%

Duration of the Contract: 1 year, 1 option period.

Estimated Hours Per Year: 2000 ST/ 200 OT

Work Schedule: Mon-Thurs 600am-430pm

Onsite or Remote? Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.100% onsite