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Technical Lead - Radioactive Waste Disposal & Assessments

Savannah River Mission Completion

Aiken, SC • On-site, Remote

$85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Overview
Savannah River Mission Completion is seeking a Technical Lead - Radioactive Waste Disposal & Assessment to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site.
The Technical Lead - Radioactive Waste Disposal & Assessment develops, implements, and defends technical assessments, calculations, computational models, and miscellaneous documents that support the long-term capacity of engineered and natural barrier systems to isolate radioactive waste at the Savannah River Site (SRS) from the surrounding environment.
Responsibilities
General responsibilities include:
  • Compilation of technical inputs (i.e., calculations, computational models, etc.) to produce multi-faceted environmental and radiological performance assessments (PAs) and safety case assessments.
  • Interfacing with facility engineering and operations, regulatory stakeholders, and Department of Energy (DOE) customers.
  • Contributing to the fulfillment of project and organizational objectives as a team member dedicated to demonstrating long-term compliance of radioactive waste disposal actions.

This is a multilevel posting. Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Computer Science or other related science degree from an accredited university or college

This is a multilevel posting. Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Geology, Computer Science or other related science degree from an accredited university or college
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Background with the Department of Energy defense programs and chemical processes.
  • Familiarity in flow and contaminant transport modeling calculations.

About
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site's Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site's Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. https://www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com
Benefits
Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs.
Highlights of our plans include:
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan - 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
  • Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
  • Health Savings Account
  • Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life and Accident Coverage
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Pay
USD $85,152.00/Yr.
Maximum Pay
USD $209,556.00/Yr.
Pay Disclaimer
Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.
EEO Statement
SRMC is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.

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