Principal Engineer-Startup

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, 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 be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.
• Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.
• Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.
• Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.
• Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
• Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management.
• Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.
• Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.
• Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years' experience. OR A MS with 8+ years' experience. OR A BS with 10+ years' experience or more.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Personnel shall have technical knowledge of Commissioning/Startup Testing, including experience working in the following technical areas/labor categories:
  • Conduct of Startup Testing
  • Design Reviews
  • Procedure development
  • Test Execution
• Demonstrated previous experience with the use and implementation of Manual SE, Startup Test Program, and related directives and standards, or an equivalent Commissioning/Startup program.
• Demonstrated previous experience in developing, reviewing, approval and presenting Technical Work Documents/Commissioning Test Procedures.
• Demonstrated personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work.
• Demonstrated a minimum of 1 year of recent testing experience through support of the Department of Energy (DOE) or the commercial nuclear industry.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.

Desired Qualifications

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.
• Startup Testing Execution qualification(s) Level II or III (per ASME NQA-1 test program).

LOCATION
Position will be 100% onsite, Aiken, SC. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

Anticipated Work Schedule:

6:00am to 4:30pm, Mon-Thurs.

Evening and weekend hours depending on construction/Commissioning schedule.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
Able to easily navigate on foot task of an operating construction site daily to include:

• Walking, climbing, stooping, standing, for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
• Climbing stairs and scaffolding, walking through uneven and rough terrain, and entering confined spaces (as necessary).
• Pushing/pulling and lifting, up to 50 lbs.
• Performing the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Outdoor work in noisy industrial environments for extended periods of time in heat, rain, and cold.  Occasionally in temperatures above 100 °F and below 32 °F.

Strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment. 

CONTRACT DURATION

One (1) year with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year options.

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.