Performance Assessment Lead

About the role

Savannah River Mission Completion is seeking a Performance Assessment Lead to be based in Aiken, SC on the Savannah River Site. The Performance Assessment Lead develops, implements, and defends waste disposal and waste tank operational closure actions through management of Savannah River Site (SRS) environmental performance assessments (PAs).

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and defends waste disposal and waste tank operational closure actions through management of SRS environmental performance assessments (PAs).
• Interfaces with regulatory stakeholders, facility engineering and operations, and Department of Energy (DOE) customers.
• Provides leadership in the development and maintenance of environmental PAs that are relevant to the disposal of low-level salt waste at the Saltstone Disposal Facility, the closure of SRS high-level waste tanks, and the SRS Composite Analysis.
• Utilizes conceptual and mathematical modeling to determine the fate of natural and engineered barriers, and the related fate and transport of hazardous chemicals and radionuclides in the environment.
• Collaborates with colleagues throughout the DOE Complex on the state of the art regarding environmental PAs.
• Provides technical support to address emergent queries and concerns from the DOE Low-Level Waste Disposal Facility Federal Review Group (LFRG), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Contributes to the fulfillment of project and organizational objectives as a team member dedicated to demonstrating long-term compliance of disposal and closure actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Computer Science or other related science degree from an accredited university or college.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Computer Science or other related science degree from an accredited university or college.
• Familiarity in flow and contaminant transport modeling calculations specifically using PORFLOW and GoldSim.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Background with legacy Department of Energy defense programs and chemical processes.
• Experience with numerical software using MATLAB, Python, or similar codes.
• Influential communication, facilitation and collaboration skills to explain, present, and advise senior management and stakeholders who may not have the same technical understanding as demonstrated in presentations to, and participation with, groups such as the Performance and Risk Assessment Community of Practice and the Waste Management Conference.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in environmental performance assessment, waste management, or related field.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Flow and contaminant transport modeling calculations using PORFLOW and GoldSim.
• Software proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar codes.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative and influential communication skills.

Benefits

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs. Highlights include:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan - 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions.
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program.
• Health Savings Account.
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand.
• Dental Coverage.
• Vision Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Life and Accident Coverage.
• Disability Coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

$85,152.00/Yr. USD $209,556.00/Yr. Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact

For more information about this position, please visit www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com.