What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPF Subcontract Technical Representative (Mechanical) position at Y12?
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: LPF Subcontract Technical Representative (Mechanical)
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: LPF Project (51399407)
Job Specialty: Construction Subcontract Tech
Job Title: LPF Subcontract Technical Representative (Mechanical)
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: LPF Project (51399407)
Job Specialty: Construction Subcontract Tech
What You'll Do
Supports the Lithium Processing Facility (LPF) STR Manager, Construction Manager (CM) and Procurement Subcontractor Administrator (SA) in subcontract administration and compliance. Deals exclusively with subcontract technical direction and clarifications, and does not perform procurement or pricing activities. Ensures compliance with subcontract requirements. Prepares records and documents used in the development and administration of subcontracts. Communicates with Company functional organizations to facilitate subcontract execution, issue resolution and project planning. Gathers and compiles data essential to the administration of subcontracts. Provides constructability input to the project baseline including subcontract conditions, specifications, drawings, estimates, schedule, proposal and other baseline documents. Monitors areas of compliance, performance, and progress. Conducts investigations and inquiries into specific subcontract problems and provides assistance with Request for Equable Adjustments (REA) claims and changes analysis as assigned. Supports the subcontract formation process and SA during the bid process. Provides support to construction projects and technical oversight for subcontractors. Provides technical/programmatic guidance on multiple and complex construction management tasks. Makes decisions regarding installation methods independently and works with the CM and SA. Reviews and interprets drawings, specifications, and subcontract conditions to determine if information is adequate for successful completion of construction. Performs constructability reviews during design preparation and execution. Maintains relationship and communications with the subcontractor and the responsible CM/Project Manager (PM) to execute the scope of work. Completes assigned tasks under minimal supervision and technical direction.
Provides technical support in all phases of construction execution team formation and project execution, testing/inspection, and closeout. Maintains records of installed quantities and completed construction work. Prepares progress reports, conducts progress meetings with subcontractors, and keeps supervisors and PM informed of assigned work. Participates in obtaining all required permits/clearances, lockouts, Escort Agreements, and work authorizations prior to commencing work on site. Performs verification of work in progress to ensure requirements of safety, security, quality (technical drawings and specifications), environmental control, workmanship, and schedule are met. Establishes and maintains a document file, and generates a daily activity and weekly summary reports. Assists in the preparation of procedures, subcontract packages, statement of work and technical documents. Reviews payroll records for accuracy and Davis-Bacon compliance. Prepares purchase requisitions for materials and services. Transmits completed files to SA, as necessary, upon work completion.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Construction disciplines/functions. Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.
- OR Master’s degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.
- OR 10 or more years of education and/or relevant experience, such as a Field/Construction Engineer, Subcontract Technical Representative or Mechanical Craft Professional, may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Experience must include activities as Field/Construction Engineer, Subcontract Management or Subcontract Technical Representative (STR), and some experience with environmental and safety oversight.
- Must be able to write Technical Evaluations and Statements of Work documents for subcontract packages.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Safety, Environmental, Transportation, and Management in meeting project objectives.
- Must have effective oral/written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management.
- Must have above average organizational skills to manage all documentation and interfaces associated with effective construction management. Knowledge of single or multi-discipline construction operations and processes is required. Knowledge of organized Construction Labor and Building Trades experience is essential.
- Mechanical discipline (piping, underground utilities) experience is preferred. In addition, experience using Bechtel SWPPs or similar Construction Management procedures is preferred.
- Experience in relevant construction employment on DOE/DOD projects is preferred.
Why Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
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.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
