Operations LOTO Specialist (3138)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for an Operations LOTO Specialist in Richland, WA.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Our 222-S Laboratory team is seeking an Operations LOTO Specialist (OLS) who will be trained to participate in the safe and compliant implementation of the Hanford Site Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Process at 222-S. The OLS will create LOTO Tag Authorization Forms (TAF) and Tags by utilizing drawings, engineering, and SMEs to determine proper lockout points for safe installation for employees. The OLS will brief the LOTO TAF and Tags to the workers for installation, verification, safe condition checks, and safe to work checks. The OLS will interface with diverse groups such as operations, maintenance, engineering, management, construction, Other Hanford Contractors (OHC), bargaining unit, and other project support staff. Additionally, the OLS will provide support to the Field Work Supervisor (FWS), involving a range of operational and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities:

The Operations LOTO Specialist duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct the safe and compliant implementation of the Hanford Site Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program at 222-S Laboratory;
• Act as interpretive authority on applicable procedures and ensure accuracy and timely development and revision;
• Review operations to develop plans to improve efficiency and reduce exposure to radiation and hazardous materials;
• Analyze complex equipment and systems problems to determine corrective actions to return equipment and systems to normal service;
• Perform and coordinate procedure reviews and the review and analysis of specific plant operating problems;
• Maintain awareness of Laboratory status and field work;
• Support Field Work Supervisor with pre-job briefing to ensure personnel involved in the work activity are familiar with the work scope hazards, hazard controls, precautions, limitations, required training, applicable procedures, and response to emergencies;
• Provide leadership and oversight for ensuring the requisite level of conduct of operations, safety management program implementation, and compliance in the planning and execution of these activities; and
• Promote a positive, safety-conscious, and collaborative work environment consistent with the Navarro-ATL mission, vision, and values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Grade 19:

• Bachelors (BA/BS) degree in related field; and
• Nine (9) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Nuclear Operations either on a Department of Energy (DOE) site or commercial site.
• Previous experience with DOE, DNFSB staff and regulators desirable.
• Previous experience with the 222-S Laboratory desirable.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Grade 19: $114,475 - $144,325

In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/holiday pay*.

*Based on eligibility rules