What are the responsibilities and job description for the LSE Project Controls Apprentice position at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions?
Who We Are
As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms.
The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer – and you can, too.
Purpose Of Position
What You'll Do in This Position
Learn and perform cost control, planning and scheduling, estimating and financial analysis functions in support of a facilities operation, outage for maintenance or significant project work activity. Learn to and provide management and working levels with the capability of maintaining cost and schedule control throughout the life cycle of a project or work activity.
Major Responsibilities
Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Obtain safety training, obey safety rules. and make safety an integral part of
each task. Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe conditions.
Under direct supervision, learns and performs basic Project Control activities. Those activities include, but are not limited to: - Collects data, inputs updates and produces basic cost management and commitment control (encumbrance) reports. Provides data input to scheduling, progress, and performance measurement systems. - Assists in performing forecasts, identifying variances and documenting causes - Assists in performing budget versus actual analysis, identifying variances and documenting causes. Gain the ability to present findings to financial and operational management. - Researches unexpected items and resolves inaccuracies. Learn to identify and propose and record journal vouchers. – Develops and maintains familiarity with scheduling/cost/accounting basic terminology as well as its principles and concepts. (to include understanding of funds and management variances). - Provide administrative services in addition to assisting senior personnel in the development of budgets, reports and assigned activities. – Gains understanding of and ensures that all work performed adheres to SRNS policies and procedures. Comply with team processes and practices for execution of assigned tasks. - Proactively communicate and coordinate with others to provide support for assigned tasks - Develop and maintain technical expertise in assigned Specialty - Complete assigned administrative tasks in a timely and quality fashion. - Acquires knowledge of and applies Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Elements to work activities. Recommends changes to the WBS, Code of Accounts and Cost Elements, where needed.
Security Clearance Information
SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Clearance Required To Perform Job
None
Qualifications We Require
High School Diploma, GED, or other equivalent State Credential
Other Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age Must be a US Citizen Must be able to successfully complete Employee Training and Substance Abuse Processing to gain access to the Savannah River Site
Qualifications We Desire
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversite for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
Standards of Excellence
The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day.
Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.
Note
SRNS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.
10-Sep-2024
As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms.
The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer – and you can, too.
Purpose Of Position
What You'll Do in This Position
Learn and perform cost control, planning and scheduling, estimating and financial analysis functions in support of a facilities operation, outage for maintenance or significant project work activity. Learn to and provide management and working levels with the capability of maintaining cost and schedule control throughout the life cycle of a project or work activity.
Major Responsibilities
Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Obtain safety training, obey safety rules. and make safety an integral part of
each task. Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe conditions.
Under direct supervision, learns and performs basic Project Control activities. Those activities include, but are not limited to: - Collects data, inputs updates and produces basic cost management and commitment control (encumbrance) reports. Provides data input to scheduling, progress, and performance measurement systems. - Assists in performing forecasts, identifying variances and documenting causes - Assists in performing budget versus actual analysis, identifying variances and documenting causes. Gain the ability to present findings to financial and operational management. - Researches unexpected items and resolves inaccuracies. Learn to identify and propose and record journal vouchers. – Develops and maintains familiarity with scheduling/cost/accounting basic terminology as well as its principles and concepts. (to include understanding of funds and management variances). - Provide administrative services in addition to assisting senior personnel in the development of budgets, reports and assigned activities. – Gains understanding of and ensures that all work performed adheres to SRNS policies and procedures. Comply with team processes and practices for execution of assigned tasks. - Proactively communicate and coordinate with others to provide support for assigned tasks - Develop and maintain technical expertise in assigned Specialty - Complete assigned administrative tasks in a timely and quality fashion. - Acquires knowledge of and applies Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Elements to work activities. Recommends changes to the WBS, Code of Accounts and Cost Elements, where needed.
Security Clearance Information
SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Clearance Required To Perform Job
None
Qualifications We Require
High School Diploma, GED, or other equivalent State Credential
Other Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age Must be a US Citizen Must be able to successfully complete Employee Training and Substance Abuse Processing to gain access to the Savannah River Site
Qualifications We Desire
- Enrolled in STEM-related college majors (such as Project Management; Construction Management; Engineering; Math; Science; Computer Science; Computer Information Systems) or Business Management (Accounting; Finance; Business Administration)
- Hands-on Project Controls or Project Management experience or certifications
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversite for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
Standards of Excellence
The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day.
Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.
Note
SRNS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.
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