Nuclear Safety Explosive Specialist - Mid-Level, Senior

Description

Description About us in this role:

Paschal Solutions, Inc. (PSI) founded in 2000, is a Tennessee-based nuclear engineering company headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN. PSI has a strong industry reputation for providing some of the top engineering consultants and tackling some of the most technically challenging projects for our customers. PSI formed a joint venture, Mission Assurance Alliance LLC (MAA) with Longenecker & Associates, Inc. (L&A) to provide technical services to the NNSA Pantex Facility in Amarillo, TX. MAA is an integrated team subcontractor to Pantex M&O contractor, PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC (PXD) and as a PXD’s partner, MAA makes meaningful contributions to PXD’s success in mission assurance, nuclear safety, operations and project delivery.

Clearance: Requires a Q clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Location: Amarillo, TX with minimal travel (up to 30%)

Years of Experience: Mid-Level, Senior

Responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities:

• Evaluate changes to nuclear explosives operations, facilities, and equipment to ensure that safe nuclear explosives operations are established and maintained.
• Ensures that hazards associated with explosives and nuclear explosives operations and facilities are identified, evaluated, mitigated, and/or controlled to prevent accidental detonation or deflagration of explosives and unintended nuclear detonation.
• Evaluate operating procedures, tooling, equipment, projects, and perform walk downs of operations and facilities against the requirements of the DOE 452-Series orders and supplemental directive.
• May be instructed to develop, implement or authorize process or procedure modifications by evaluation how proposed changes potentially affect nuclear explosives operations.
• Apply scientific principles, mathematics, and material science to the evaluation of nuclear explosives operations against federal safety requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for nuclear explosives safety on assigned areas and operations.
• Directly interface with numerous groups and customers, including Production Integration, Operations, Engineering as well as the NNSA Production Office, NA-121, Design Agencies and DNFSB.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/science discipline

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science must be from an engineering Accreditation program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1-year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative).

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of DOE/NNSA programs and projects preferably at Pantex
• Understanding of NNSA missions and organization
• Adept at problem solving and finding/fixing problems early
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to PSI values and ability to represent PSI in a highly effective manner in interactions with DOE and other clients.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and communicate across organizations.
• Ability to effectively support and work effectively amongst diverse and geographically distributed staff and projects.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
  
  

PSI Core Values - CRISP

• Client – Success Mindset – Our clients’ success is our success. We are committed to understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. We provide tailored solutions to address our clients’ unique challenges and proactively seek opportunities to simplify operations. We provide solutions, not problems, and strive to earn the spot as our clients’ most valuable partner.
• Relentless Pursuit of Improvement – We are committed to continuous improvement and seek ways to do things better. Our curiosity drives us to embrace new challenges and generate innovative ideas.
• Integrity Above All – Our work demands honesty and integrity in all we do, from evaluating our capabilities and work products to our dealings with employees and clients. We are dedicated to doing what is right, not what is easy. We are unapologetic in our commitment to doing the right thing and never compromise on our values.
• Set the Bar High – Really High – We aim to be the best engineering services provider in the industry and outpace the competition. We actively seek out self-motivated individuals who excel in their fields. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we recognize their contributions by rewarding performance and placing them in roles where they can thrive.
• Play as a Team – We are a team, and we win together. We collaborate, support each other, and push each other to be better. We strive to put what’s best for the team first.
  
  

Background Check and Drug Test Notice

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that we will be conducting a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening in conjunction with your application for employment with our company. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: Social Security Number, criminal convictions, prior employment history educational history and your references.

Company Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Simplified Employee Pension plan (SEP-IRA)
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
  
  

** This company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise, the employment relationship remains “at-will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals. **

PSI 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.