Lead Operations Specialist – B
Aiken, SC
Full Time
Experienced
UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Lead Operations Specialist – B opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.
Lead Operations Specialist – B (Turnover Coordinator)
Close Date: 10/01/2026
Job #1576
DUTIES
Plan, develop, implement and administer a variety of broad or unique programmatic, technical or
administrative functions in direct or indirect support of operations. Provide immediate level guidance,
work direction, oversight, and leadership to a functional work group(s), section or unit in an operations or
operations support capacity. Act in a lead capacity and may direct the work of both exempt and
nonexempt employees in a non-supervisory capacity.
Perform a wide variety of complex, advanced and diverse functions in direct or indirect support of
operations in the area, department, section, unit or work group assigned. Receive assignments in the form
of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives. Exhibit competency at the highest technical or
programmatic level as demonstrated through both personal expertise and the effective direction and
leadership of assigned work group. Provide centralized control of a program or process that supports
operations. Interpret and communicate programmatic, technical or process changes to operations
personnel. Generally acknowledged as the highest level subject matter expert in a staff position for the
general function or area supported. Monitor and assess operations-related evolutions in facility systems or
equipment. Ensure the safe and optimally efficient operation of facility systems and equipment. Perform
periodic reviews and assessments to ensure facility systems are operating properly and are being
maintained within required limits. Maintain a comprehensive awareness of scheduled or anticipated work
evolutions or other related operations support activities that could impact facility operations on shift/area
of responsibility. Demonstrate positive and adverse trends in operations and operations support
Performance measures. Identify causal factors and develop recommendations to mitigate adverse trends
and to enhance positive trends.
Prepare and/or review facility work packages and related work control processes in support of operations.
Review and ensure the communication and understanding of new and revised technical and operations
procedures, bulletins and required reading to operators and other relevant operations support personnel.
Conduct training for operations personnel on new systems and equipment and evaluate and critique
performance. Function in a variety of contingency coordinator roles in support of operations. May provide
feedback and recommendations to management on work group performance for training, discipline,
promotion and demotion. May provide relief for or represent the next immediate level of management.
Work Hours: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRNS 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 SRNS 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. May be expected to support the backshift on occasion.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 10 years of relevant experience
Associate degree in a technical discipline and 14 years of relevant experience
High School Diploma and 18 years of relevant experience
Experience/Skills: A comprehensive level of knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the
functional area assigned is required, including specific knowledge of a facility or area or location
supported, where appropriate. Thorough knowledge and understanding of all pertinent policies, practices,
procedures, DOE orders and regulatory statutes which impact the function or facility supported.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are
preferred.
Candidates with previous testing, commissioning, and startup of DOE facilities is preferred.
Additional Duties
• Scheduling and participating in turnover walkdowns.
• Developing turnover packages to present to the appropriate accepting organization
using the required turnover forms.
• Coordinating with the accepting organization to compile a turnover punch list.
• Facilitate designating each punch list item as either “A” or “B” punch list items.
• Notifying the accepting organization an SSC(s) is ready for turnover
• Requesting the Facility Manager to determine if a Final Acceptance Inspection in
accordance with Manual 8Q, Procedure 51 is required when Operations is the
accepting organization
• Prepare and document all required turnover deliverables, including as-built
drawings, equipment lists, and operational manuals.
• Ensure all turnover activities meet nuclear regulatory requirements and safety
standards.
• Liaise with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to confirm completion of work,
resolve documentation discrepancies, and verify readiness for handover.
• Maintain accurate records for audits, inspections, and future operations.
Additional Education
Preferred: 4 Year Degree preferred but not required.
Additional Experience Qualifications
Preferred:
• Strong understanding of nuclear facility operations and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with turnover documentation and project closeout processes.
• Proficiency in engineering drawings, manuals, and compliance checklists.
• 1-3 years of experience in industrial construction, completions, turnover, or QA/QC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Primavera P6.
• Fundamental understanding of turnover documentation, commissioning, and
quality compliance.
Required:
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to manage cross-functional
teams.
• Ability to work in highly regulated environments with attention to detail and safety.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret project turnover requirements and resolve
documentation discrepancies.
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding compliance enforcement and
corrective action recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with project teams,
subcontractors, and owner representatives.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing competing
priorities.
UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.
UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
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Lead Operations Specialist – B (Turnover Coordinator)
Close Date: 10/01/2026
Job #1576
DUTIES
Plan, develop, implement and administer a variety of broad or unique programmatic, technical or
administrative functions in direct or indirect support of operations. Provide immediate level guidance,
work direction, oversight, and leadership to a functional work group(s), section or unit in an operations or
operations support capacity. Act in a lead capacity and may direct the work of both exempt and
nonexempt employees in a non-supervisory capacity.
Perform a wide variety of complex, advanced and diverse functions in direct or indirect support of
operations in the area, department, section, unit or work group assigned. Receive assignments in the form
of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives. Exhibit competency at the highest technical or
programmatic level as demonstrated through both personal expertise and the effective direction and
leadership of assigned work group. Provide centralized control of a program or process that supports
operations. Interpret and communicate programmatic, technical or process changes to operations
personnel. Generally acknowledged as the highest level subject matter expert in a staff position for the
general function or area supported. Monitor and assess operations-related evolutions in facility systems or
equipment. Ensure the safe and optimally efficient operation of facility systems and equipment. Perform
periodic reviews and assessments to ensure facility systems are operating properly and are being
maintained within required limits. Maintain a comprehensive awareness of scheduled or anticipated work
evolutions or other related operations support activities that could impact facility operations on shift/area
of responsibility. Demonstrate positive and adverse trends in operations and operations support
Performance measures. Identify causal factors and develop recommendations to mitigate adverse trends
and to enhance positive trends.
Prepare and/or review facility work packages and related work control processes in support of operations.
Review and ensure the communication and understanding of new and revised technical and operations
procedures, bulletins and required reading to operators and other relevant operations support personnel.
Conduct training for operations personnel on new systems and equipment and evaluate and critique
performance. Function in a variety of contingency coordinator roles in support of operations. May provide
feedback and recommendations to management on work group performance for training, discipline,
promotion and demotion. May provide relief for or represent the next immediate level of management.
Work Hours: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRNS 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 SRNS 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. May be expected to support the backshift on occasion.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 10 years of relevant experience
Associate degree in a technical discipline and 14 years of relevant experience
High School Diploma and 18 years of relevant experience
Experience/Skills: A comprehensive level of knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the
functional area assigned is required, including specific knowledge of a facility or area or location
supported, where appropriate. Thorough knowledge and understanding of all pertinent policies, practices,
procedures, DOE orders and regulatory statutes which impact the function or facility supported.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are
preferred.
Candidates with previous testing, commissioning, and startup of DOE facilities is preferred.
Additional Duties
• Scheduling and participating in turnover walkdowns.
• Developing turnover packages to present to the appropriate accepting organization
using the required turnover forms.
• Coordinating with the accepting organization to compile a turnover punch list.
• Facilitate designating each punch list item as either “A” or “B” punch list items.
• Notifying the accepting organization an SSC(s) is ready for turnover
• Requesting the Facility Manager to determine if a Final Acceptance Inspection in
accordance with Manual 8Q, Procedure 51 is required when Operations is the
accepting organization
• Prepare and document all required turnover deliverables, including as-built
drawings, equipment lists, and operational manuals.
• Ensure all turnover activities meet nuclear regulatory requirements and safety
standards.
• Liaise with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to confirm completion of work,
resolve documentation discrepancies, and verify readiness for handover.
• Maintain accurate records for audits, inspections, and future operations.
Additional Education
Preferred: 4 Year Degree preferred but not required.
Additional Experience Qualifications
Preferred:
• Strong understanding of nuclear facility operations and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with turnover documentation and project closeout processes.
• Proficiency in engineering drawings, manuals, and compliance checklists.
• 1-3 years of experience in industrial construction, completions, turnover, or QA/QC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Primavera P6.
• Fundamental understanding of turnover documentation, commissioning, and
quality compliance.
Required:
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to manage cross-functional
teams.
• Ability to work in highly regulated environments with attention to detail and safety.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret project turnover requirements and resolve
documentation discrepancies.
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding compliance enforcement and
corrective action recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with project teams,
subcontractors, and owner representatives.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing competing
priorities.
UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.
UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
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