Principal Technical Advisor-Radiochemist

Spectra Tech, Inc. has an immediate need for a Principal Technical Advisor-Radiochemist in Aiken, South Carolina. APPLY TODAY!

Provide leadership, oversight, and expert guidance to resolve unusually complex technical, organizational, and strategic issues having division, site, or industry-wide implications. Establish technical programs necessary to support state-of-the-art capabilities within assigned organizational and programmatic areas, plan for and integrate applicable emerging technologies. Provide a key leadership role in the technical decision-making process. This position functions in support of, and with few exceptions, reports to a level 2 manager or higher.

• Establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues generated by frequently changing requirements; define and conduct technical investigations where appropriate.
• Develop "leading edge" methods and technologies to effectively mitigate undesirable programmatic and operational issues or deficiencies.
• Provide expert technical guidance and leadership on problem resolution by assessing atypical, unusually complex issues and situations impacting future roles of the organization and/or program operations (e.g., site policies, major process reengineering, strategic planning, organizational development).
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams engaged in highly visible and business-sensitive, project-type work involving extremely complex problems and/or key budget, schedule, or regulatory compliance issues.
• Define the scope of new project-type work and changing technical program requirements.
• Work independently to ensure adherence to technical policies and guidelines; consult with cognizant management and staff on corrective action plans.
• Represent assigned organization and technical issues to both internal and external customers; manage related correspondence.
• Interact with DOE headquarters and other external organizations on substantive matters involving assigned technical issues.
• Propose strategic business goals and milestones involving technical issues for which the incumbent has expertise.
• Develop strategic plans for major new program areas and for resolving technical issues.
• Remain intellectually current on job-related emerging technologies and serve as a communications source for advanced technical theories, principles, and concepts.
• Manage special projects involving multiple divisions, departments, or other organizations.
• Utilize self-initiative and delegated authority to draw on required resources and expertise to solve complex organizational and programmatic problems.
• Provide technical and operational input on Authorization Basis Documents, technical reports, and program-level procedures.
• Provide technical input to Training, Procedures, and other support organizations, as appropriate.

• A 40-hour work week is scheduled
• Available schedules may include:
  • 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week)
  • 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week)
  • 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB)
• Work week excludes holidays
• Each workday includes a 30-minute lunch
• Overtime may be required at the discretion of the Manager to meet deliverables

• Bachelor's degree in a physical science (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology) or engineering (chemical, nuclear, electrical, mechanical)
• 15-20 years of experience, preferably in nuclear-related assignments, including direct operations management
• Some assignments may require a major in statistics, mathematics, or computer sciences, along with substantial practical experience
• An advanced degree (Master's or PhD/Doctorate) is preferable and would proportionally reduce the years of experience required

• Specialized knowledge varies with the technical assignment
• Advanced knowledge may include:
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Radiochemistry
  • Non-destructive examination techniques
  • Reactor physics
  • Statistics
  • Plant operations
• Knowledge in experimental design and project management is beneficial
• Extensive hands-on experience with computers and various software tools
• Knowledge of administrative systems
• Previous assignments in one or more of the following areas are highly desirable:
  • Facility operations and maintenance
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Operational or program/project planning and scheduling
  • Information resources
  • Procurement operations
• Substantive management experience in these or related fields is preferred

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance
• An active DOE clearance is not initially required
• Selected candidate will be notified when to apply for clearance based on specific work assignments

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred

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Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.