Startup Engineer Specialist

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At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you're part of something bigger here.

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Startup Engineer Specialist to support ongoing operations at Aiken, SC. This position plays a vital role in advancing critical mission objectives within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment.

As a trusted partner to government agencies and national laboratories, Omega Technical Services supports some of the nation's most complex and high-impact programs. Through these strategic collaborations, Omega contributes directly to the strength, security, and sustainability of the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise.

DUTIES:

Plans, coordinates and executes dicult specialized assignments within a type of facility or type of process for startup, operations, maintenance and testing.
• Apply specialized knowledge of startup methods to the solution of specific problems. Provides the resolution of technical questions arising in the area of specialty.
• Uses advanced startup engineering techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of related sciences and disciplines.
• Receives operational supervision and technical assignments from the Manager of Startup or, a Startup Engineering Manager.
• Provide technical advice and counsel on specific assignments.
• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria within a discipline or specialty for a variety of project activities.
• Interpret new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria and performance data relating to a specialty.
• Provide input and participates in special technical educational and training programs as directed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge within area of expertise regarding new concepts, approaches and solutions to problems.
• Assist in project design reviews and project operations manual preparation. Prepare and give presentations to management and others as directed.
• Assist in the preparation of contract proposals.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to subordinates and project personnel as assigned.
• Perform field consulting services as required.

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

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 5E,

  Startup Test Program, and related directives and standards, or an equivalent

  Commissioning/Startup program.

• Demonstrated previous experience in developing, reviewing, approving, and presenting

  Technical Work Documents/Commissioning Test Procedures.

• Demonstrated personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets,

  and the safe performance of work.

• 8 - 10 years of practical work experience in startup, operations, maintenance, or testing, and basic knowledge of pertinent industry or regulatory standards.

• Some knowledge of construction or field engineering, of engineering systems, and applications of startup/test methods.

• Some knowledge of code, mathematics, or computers.

• Basic skills in communications.

The above is normally acquired through a recognized degree in an engineering, technical, or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, a U. S. Military curriculum specialized courses in a technical field, or 12 - 18 years of practical work experience in startup, operations maintenance or testing or other relevant work experience in design engineering, field engineering, or construction to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Physical Requirements:

Able to easily navigate on foot tasks of an operating construction site daily, including:

• 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.

• Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.

• Demonstrated a minimum of 1 year of recent testing experience through support of

  the Department of Energy (DOE) or the commercial nuclear industry.

• Commissioning/Startup testing execution qualification(s) Level II or III (per ASME

  NQA-1 test program)

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you'll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career in a mission-first, people-focused environment.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you're not just starting a job, you're building a career that honors the past, powers today's progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

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.