Nuclear Operations/Engineering/Maintenance Specialist (3558)

Navarro is hiring a Nuclear Operations/Engineering/Maintenance Specialist in Carlsbad, NM to provide the Carlsbad Field Office OESH&Q support for performing duties and responsibilities associated with conduct of operations, conduct of engineering and conduct of maintenance.

This position will provide facility operations oversight of WIPP systems and programs to ensure that TRU waste handling, processing, and disposal is conducted safely and compliantly. This is to include the implementation of the WIPP Documented Safety Analysis (DSA), the Technical Safety Requirements (TSR), and Conduct of Operations requirements in accordance with DOE O 422.1, Conduct of Operations to ensure that workers & the facility are safe. Provide oversight of the day-to-day contractor operations, engineering, and work control, of the CBFO and WIPP facilities. Provide adequate support to CBFO senior management and anticipate informational needs. Provide routine & special coverage for assigned facilities in accordance with local documents & DOE orders. Including Event Learning Reviews, system health walkdowns, field walkdowns, and critical work activities. Routinely meet with OESH&QA and contractor management to discuss events, activities, programmatic deficiencies, and significant recurring events. Talk with plant personnel to become knowledgeable of current activities, attitudes, and concerns. Perform issue follow-up and closeout of Issue Collection and Evaluation (ICE)/DevonWay issues. Initiate Stop Work Actions and support the issuance of Stop Work Orders. Participate in selected "one time" teams/events such as operational readiness review teams, and investigative teams.

Requires: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in applicable field of study with 25 years of experience in the applicable field, with leadership experience, OR a Ph.D. in a related discipline with 15 years of experience. The combination of education, experience and expertise may vary depending on task or project and may require approval by the Contracting Officer.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability