Initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends, reach solutions to the most complex technical problems in field(s) of expertise and to influence solutions in neighboring disciplines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields,and use other technical resources in the company and external resources, to resolve complex problems. Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.

Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and is recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical specialization. Recommend research programs for others in group and assist in that planning. Develop solutions to the most complex technical problems in areas of expertise and in adjacent technical fields, Influence technical direction of other parts of the department, acts as a technical communicator across disciplines to optimize the creative solution of technical problems.
Conceive needed programs for self and for others in the department. Put needs in perspective with regard to other technical needs at SRNS. Sponsor new ideas in the department Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for division. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements. Communicate results verbally and in manuscripts form. Report regularly the results and represent SRNS and SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies. Mentor less senior professionals in communication
skills. Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing significantly toward meeting Site missions and goals which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, and /or involvement in national technical organizations. Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight. Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs. Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts by active leadership leading to successful implementation of Division and Department TQ Initiatives. Be a resource for TQ initiatives in Department and Division.

Education and Experience
Must be a US Citizen
Q Clearance Required
PhD degree and about 15 years� experience,
MS degree and 17 years� experience,
BS degree and about 21 years� experience.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry / Minor in Physics
Required - Knowledge of requirements pertaining to OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, NFPA 70E, 10 CFR 851, and DOE Orders 422.1, 426.2, and 433.1B.
Preferred - Extensive working knowledge of Savannah River Site (SRS) requirements governing maintenance, work control, electrical safety, Hazardous Energy Control, hazard analysis, and facility assessments.
Preferred - More than 20 years of SRS experience spanning field maintenance, writing/revising procedures, planning/scheduling, work control, management, facility evaluation, occupational safety, electrical safety, HEC, and senior technical advisory positions.
Preferred � Prior experience and knowledge as owner/SME/interpreter for Procedure
Manual 8Q-122, Hazard Analysis Process, and Procedures 8Q-10 and 8Q-32.
Preferred - Experience progressed from E&I Mechanic and Planner/Scheduler through Work Control/E&I Manager, Nuclear Facility Maintenance Manager, Facility Evaluator, Site SME, and Technical Advisor.
Required - Extensive experience with managing nuclear facilities to include facility maintenance, electrical maintenance, audits/assessments, facility metrics, Conduct of Operations, and DOE/site compliance.
Preferred - Possess the technical competence and capability desired to participate on the Senior Electrical Review Board (SERB) and Site Lockout Interpretation Committee (SLIC), to include providing coverage for SLIC Chair/Co-Chair when needed.

Area Security Access
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.

Work Hours
Part-time position with no overtime. The position is scheduled for up to 35 hours per week.

Work Environment / Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
o Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
o Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.