Principal Engineering & Technical Support Specialist

Seeking a Principal Engineering & Technical Support Specialistto support our client in Aiken, SC.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 10/21/2026 at 12:00 noon EST.

Requirements:  

The Contractor will provide advanced expertise and support to the client’s operations to resolve very broad to abstract technical issues having division and/or site-wide implications. Specific support provided will differ according to assignment, but will generally include directing, planning, developing, implementing, and administering technical operations-related programs. Ensure technical aspects of operations or maintenance programs are in compliance with governing directives.

• Responsible for directing, planning, developing, implementing, and budgeting for various technical functions in support of the pre-conceptual design, construction, and start-up of process and testing facilities.
• Interface and negotiate with vendors to resolve equipment, services, staffing, and technical-related issues.
• Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures needed to upgrade operations programs.
• Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments in support of assigned operations programs.
• Ensure technical aspects of operations programs are in compliance with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders.
• Develop operating procedures and training programs to train less qualified technicians on various types of equipment and instruments.
• Serve on various committees regarding standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training in support of the client and DOE operations programs.
• Direct daily activity of less qualified technicians and serve as an area point of contact for the most complex technical issues.

Additional Duties

• Provide direct support to the client’s Engineering Project Support group. Work scope includes field implementation and startup support, coordination with Maintenance personnel for prep and performance of initial equipment PMs, and SPF and IPI database maintenance for new equipment related to projects.

Work Hours:A 40 hour work week is scheduled. The client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes the client’s holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.The anticipated work schedule isMon-Thur 6:00am-4:30pm.

Area Security Access:Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.  

Qualifications:   

Required

• Must have aconsiderable amount of creativity to address unique and new problem areas. Solutions and alternatives to problems generally impact sitewide operations in the face of substantial time constraints and are therefore highly reactive. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and are likely to cause irrevocable delays in overall schedules.
• Must have theability to direct less qualified technical support specialists to meet schedules and/or resolve technical issues.
• Must have theability to develop and administer schedules and performance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain and obtain a DOE “Q” clearance

Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred with a minimum of 8 -12 years of related experience. OR
• An associate's degree and 12 - 15 years of practical experience would substitute for the higher degree requirement. OR
• A high school diploma and 4-6 additional years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.

Preferred

• Minimum of 20 years of operations or maintenance experience in the Tritium Facilities (NNSA) or the commercial nuclear industry.
• Certified/qualified in one of the Tritium Facilities as a FLM, Planner or SOM, previous experience with the use and implementation of Department of Energy (DOE) Order (O) 433.1B, Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities, 1Y-8.20, 4B Manual, 2S Manual Conduct of Operation, and related directives and standards
• Demonstrated proficiency in development, review and execution of Maintenance programs
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required to perform this government contract.  

Additional Information: 

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. OCSI.co participates in E-Verify.Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors:Holidays, PTO, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, Roth Elective Deferral, and Direct Deposit.

To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at  www.ocsi.co. Thank you for your interest in our jobs. We look forward to seeing your resume!        

Note:We are unable to sponsor H1B visas and/or subcontract to third-party vendors.    

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