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As a Senior Test Operator, you will be a significant contributor to ensuring the safe and secure operation of critical radiation test facilities supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. This role will serve as the primary operations point of contact responsible for monitoring plant systems, supporting radiation test activities, and providing technical leadership to operations personnel.

Main Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

• Foster and lead safe, efficient operations activities that prioritize the health and safety of the workers, the public, and the environment
• Monitor, track, and evaluate the health and performance of radiation test facility auxiliary systems (e.g. electrical supply, ventilation, plant air, process gas)
• Collaborate with facility equipment vendors to gain knowledge and experience on critical test components
• Contribute to development and implementation of facility maintenance program, including preventative / corrective maintenance activities, performance surveillances, and equipment inspections
• Issue work requests as needed to correct plant deficiencies
• Assist facility design, construction, and systemization activities as needed to ensure operational functional needs are met
• Assist facility operations manager as needed during operations, maintenance, and testing activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, business, project management or other relevant discipline and 5 years industrial facility experience directly related to contract performance with at least 1 year experience in a supervisory / leadership capacity or equivalent,
  • Or Associate degree in relevant discipline and 10 years industrial facility experience directly related to contract performance with at least 5 years experience in a supervisory / leadership capacity or equivalent,
  • Or High School diploma / equivalent and 20 years industrial facility experience directly related to contract performance with at least 10 years experience in a supervisory / leadership capacity or equivalent
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment
• Must be willing to work overtime, varying hours and/or rotating shifts
• Must be willing and able to work in an industrial environment that is in close proximity to and/or in a radiological facility
• Commitment to public and personnel health and safety, ensuring facility operations adhere to key program attributes
• Understanding of / familiarity with industrial facility operations / maintenance disciplines including electrical supply and distribution, exhaust ventilation, chemical process, etc.
• Demonstrated experience following and executing critical work control documents, maintenance work orders, operations procedures, etc.
• Ability to analyze and interpret facility design documents, blueprints, and piping & instrumentation diagrams
• Capable of navigating operational challenges, developing solutions, and communicating to facility management / oversight

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• Control Room and/or Control Board operating experience, including navigation of programmable logic controllers
• Experience working with / troubleshooting / repairing high voltage electrical systems
• Mechanical / industrial systems experience, including identification and resolution of performance deviations

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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