Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for Operational Readiness Professional opportunities in Oak Ridge, TN .Position Overview:We are seeking experienced Operational Readiness professionals to support high-visibility startup and commissioning activities at a major U.S. Department of Energy nuclear facility. These positions play a critical role in ensuring new facilities and projects achieve safe, compliant, and successful Startup Authorization in accordance with DOE requirements.Key Responsibilities:Support operational readiness reviews and Startup Authorization activities for DOE nuclear projects.Collect, evaluate, and document technical evidence demonstrating operational readiness.Assess compliance with DOE startup, safety, and operational requirements.Collaborate with engineering, operations, training, maintenance, and nuclear safety organizations.Participate in readiness assessments, corrective action verification, and startup planning.Help ensure projects are prepared for safe, compliant operations.Basic Qualifications:Technical background in engineering, nuclear operations, maintenance, training, or nuclear safetyFamiliarity with DOE Orders 420.1 (Facility Safety) and 425.1 (Startup and Restart of Nuclear Facilities)Experience supporting operational readiness reviews, management assessments, startup testing, or commissioning activitiesStrong analytical, technical writing, and communication skillsAbility to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams supporting complex nuclear projectsOther Job Requirements:Active Q Clearance (preferred) or ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security ClearanceLevel Specific Qualifications:Readiness Subject Matter Expert (SME)Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related technical discipline7+ years supporting or leading DOE readiness efforts resulting in Startup AuthorizationStrong background in nuclear operations, engineering, and nuclear safetyExperience interpreting DOE startup and readiness requirementsReadiness Team Leader4+ years of practical readiness or startup experiencePrevious experience serving as a Readiness Team LeaderFamiliarity with DOE readiness assessment tools and startup authorization processesExperience with Contractor Assurance Systems (CAS)Readiness Team MemberKnowledge of DOE readiness reviews and startup processesMinimum 2 years of related DOE or nuclear industry experienceAbility to evaluate technical documentation and support readiness assessmentsReadiness Team AssociateAssociate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experienceAwareness of DOE operational readiness review processesLess than 2 years of related experienceReadiness Training Development & Deployment Specialist5+ years developing and delivering technical training in accordance with DOE Order 426.2A ORExperience designing, developing, or delivering highly technical qualification training programs within DOE or commercial nuclear environmentWORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATESFounded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREdgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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