Subject Matter Expert (SME) 2 / Radiological Protection Support

Must be a US citizen.

Description: Subject Matter Expert 2/ Radiological Protection Support

Jaguar Defense, Inc

Full Time

What you will be doing:

The Subject Matter Expert 2 will have radiological protection field experience mentoring personnel in support of the Project’s mission. The SME 2 is intended to seek out, share, and support opportunities for process improvements, performance improvements, and measurable reduction of occurrence of negative events associated with radiological control. The SME 2 is required to share observations with the project management teams specific to operational and radiological control concerns, recognition of positive behaviors, and the addressing of negative behaviors. The SME 2 will be required to provide guidance, recommendations, and assist in continuous improvement pertaining to radiological protection work practices and procedures. The SME 2 is responsible for supporting the Project by performing assessments, developing, and maintaining healthy working relationships, as well as supporting and disseminating the principles of proper radiological controls and work practices. The SME 2 will also assist in the development of strategies for involving the workforce in the planning of radiological work and providing timely feedback.

Performance Shall Include:

o Manages and directs the daily tasks required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/ maintenance activities of complex high technology systems or projects.

o Renders expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design and construction teams in specific areas of expertise.

o Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on projects of complex, high- technology nature. Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives.

o Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization to subordinates.

o Provides leadership for the project team, coordinates with the functional organizations, and supervises senior personnel within the project organization.

o Will become familiar with specific LANL/Project specific standards and requirements and field execution documentation required for the successful completion of a specific work activity.

o Performs field activities such as observations of work, oversight of work, and attendance at any associated meeting as assigned for critical Project work activities.

o Meets routinely with Project Senior leadership, along with lower tier leaders, to develop and maintain project/workforce familiarity.

o Assists in the resolution of radiological issues when identified during the performance of work.

o Champions assigned corrective actions and process improvement initiatives to identify innovative and compliant resolutions.

o Provides radiological technical support to ALDPI field execution team leaders.

Educational Requirements:

o Position typically requires a BA/BS in science, engineering or business management and ten years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements:

· Minimum of 8 years of experience in radiological control.

· Minimum 5 years of experience with alpha contamination and D&D work activities

· 10 years of experience at a DOE Category II nuclear facility or equivalent NRC facility.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Q Clearance or the ability to qualify for one.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $139,797.00 - $151,895.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Alamos, NM: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience at a Category 2 nuclear facility?
• Do you have a PE, PMP or other industry or professional license or certification?

Experience:

• alpha contamination: 5 years (Required)
• radiological control: 8 years (Required)
• DOE Category II nuclear facility or equivalent NRC facility: 10 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $139,797 - $151,895