ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Nuclear Safety Specialist to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex! This position is part-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nuclear Criticality Safety Council (NCSC) by providing comprehensive and diverse nuclear safety measures at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear facilities and within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) complex, including nuclear criticality safety.

• Prepare the NCSC agenda in advance of (at least one week prior to) the NCSC meeting and transmitting it.

• Attend the NCSC meeting and shall prepare the minutes of the meetings and document any additional comments and/or observations.

• Provide guidance to presenters and lead subgroups as requested by the NCSC on special issues. 

• Coordinate/perform independent reviews and/or assessments of nuclear facility operations including but not limited to:

  • review of policies, performance trends, program management, and quality of evaluations;

  • develop operational/organizational improvements and solutions and/or corrective actions, as requested; AND

  • support event and/or causal analysis. 

• Coordinate and participate in facility escorted tours of nuclear facilities when requested.

• Prepare a brief report of observations. 

• Prepare monthly summaries of NCS related highlights Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board (DNFSB), Y-12 Field Office (YFO), and other Y-12 issues to include presentations relating to status, highlights, and issues for NCSC. 

• Develop and deliver specialized training on topics pertaining to nuclear safety, as requested. Training activities may include the preparation of slide presentations and lesson plans. 

• Prepare preliminary Draft Annual Report.

• Develop and coordinate a preliminary draft of the NCSC annual report as outlined in the NCSC charter with topics for the report are expected to include but are not limited to:

  • concerns from program trend indicators and assessments,

  • performance and interrelationships of organizations,

  • quality of criticality safety evaluations,

  • NCS staffing levels and independence from line organizations, and

  • NCS staff qualifications.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Engineering) and 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed; active DOE “Q” Clearance or DoD “Top Secret” Clearance is highly preferred.

• Must have experience in investigation and/or resolution of nuclear safety issues. 

• Must be an analytical thinker with experience and demonstrated success in coordination, review, and assessment for improving nuclear safety organizational performance. 

• Must possess Subject Matter Expert (SME) experience in the review of DOE nuclear facility operations. 

• Must have demonstrated success in problem solving and causal analysis.

• Must have demonstrated ability in the formulation of operational and/or organizational improvements that have been successfully implemented. 

Desired Skills

• A Bachelor's and/or Master's in Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited university.  

• A Department of Energy (DOE) "Q" security clearance.

About the Site

The NNSA's Y-12 National Security Complex, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the nation’s only source of enriched uranium nuclear weapon components and provides enriched uranium for the U.S. Navy as well as excels in materials science, precision manufacturing, and stores enriched uranium. Y-12 supports efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation risk and performs work for other government agencies (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.