Operations / Maintenance / Engineering Specialist (Transitioning Military program)

Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion, LLC (SRMC) is seeking Operations/Maintenance/Engineering Specialists to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site. Transitioning military personnel are encouraged to apply; skills will be aligned from Department of Defense operations to Department of Energy nuclear facility operations.

 

These positions provide general direction, guidance, analysis, coordination and/or support to operations, maintenance, and support organizations. These functions will be in direct or indirect support of a specific facility (or facilities), location or functional area.  Administers and/or oversees operational programs.

• Assignments may include Shift Operations, Control Room, Shift Technical Engineer, Work Planner, Lockout Writer, Maintenance Specialist or related facility-based engineering, operations and maintenance positions.
• Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications.

 

Responsibilities

The selected candidate may be assigned to, and responsible for any of the following:

• Using considerable subject matter knowledge, provides feedback, recommendations, administration, coordination, and/or professional support on a variety of activities such as; audits, drills, assessments, process improvement, surveillances, inspections, walk downs, outages, compliance, predictive/preventive maintenance, cost/budget, communications, planning, scheduling, training, systems, performance metrics and other facility/area/programmatic initiatives and assignments
• Reviews technical and non-technical work documents for compliance, accuracy, appropriateness, completeness, and safety including, but not limited to, procedures, work packages, lockout/tagout plans, work products, checklists, white papers, presentations, and program documents in support of operations, maintenance, and project work evolutions associated with operation of an area or facility
• Complete work package, operating procedure, system lockouts, engineering document reviews and approve said documents
• Plan and estimate complex engineering tasks, promote and negotiate solutions, and communicate with management and customers.
• Implements small/moderately sized programs and improvement initiatives
• Performs walk downs, inspections, observations, and/or evaluations to ensure safe and efficient operation. Problem-solves as issues arise
• Develops and issues preventive maintenance records and work packages in response to a periodic and predetermined maintenance schedule.
• Evaluates scope of work to ensure appropriate post-maintenance testing requirements are incorporated into the work package.
• Develops and writes lockouts/tagouts for corrective, preventive, and modification work packages.
• Performs analysis on equipment and components providing meaningful conclusions
• Utilizes and administers information systems and business applications including activities such as general maintenance, upgrades, data integrity, analysis, and report/query development.  Trains others on use of systems
• Performs inquiries, fact and information gathering pertaining to abnormal facility events or other occurrences in support of issue investigations which includes participation/facilitation of Fact Finding and Issue Investigation meetings. Documents and incorporates responses, recommendations, and situational and root cause factors.
• Coordinates and plans cross functional activities between construction, operations, work control, maintenance, projects and other relevant areas
• Coordinates materials/waste handling, storage and disposition
• Provides technical or professional support for operational/maintenance activities including facility system assessments, equipment maintenance and functional testing. Develops, implements and documents corrective actions for identified systems and equipment deficiencies and failures.
• Interfaces with other groups within and outside the facility or area for a variety of assignments. Serves as administrative or technical primary point of contact on numerous programs, policies, procedures, projects and/or practices
• Interprets and communicates site, company and/or departmental procedures or protocols
• May function in a variety of contingency coordinator roles in support of operations. These can include emergency/fire/security, environmental/regulatory compliance, and nuclear material accountability among others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and relevant work experience  in operations, maintenance, engineering or related

Additional Information:

• Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Navy nuclear experienced personnel attending NUPOCC in Seattle, WA November 2026
• Con-ops experience in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard

About

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities.  www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com.

Benefits

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs. 

Highlights of our plans include:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Pay

USD $94,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $165,000.00/Yr.

Pay Disclaimer

Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

EEO Statement

Savannah River Mission Completion is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.