Lindahl Reed Inc.

Field Operations Specialist

Lindahl Reed Inc. Niskayuna, NY
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Title: Field Operations Specialist

Location: Niskayuna, New York

Job Type: Full-Time On-Site

Salary: $140,000-$150,000

Experience: 10+ years’ experience in environmental/regulatory arena managing DOE nuclear facilities

Education: BA/BS degree in related field

Date Updated: April 5, 2024

Company Description

Now is the time to join Lindahl Reed, Inc. Lindahl Reed is a professional services company that provides program management, engineering and technical, and management advisory services to federal, state, institutional, and commercial customers nationwide. We offer expertise in the energy, environmental, and health markets. Lindahl Reed was founded on the belief that we can advance a safer, healthier, and more resilient and sustainable world. Our solutions allow clients to work smarter and gain unique insights and understanding into their organization as well as improve decision-making to help meet their mission, business, compliance, and operational challenges – now and into the future. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.

Description/Job Summary

Lindahl Reed is hiring a Field Operations Specialist to provide technical support to the Federal Project Director (FPD) and the Department of Energy Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC), New York (NY) Field Office in Niskayuna, NY, Naval Reactors, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL) site to ensure successful D&D execution of Naval Reactors facilities.

Position Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site support in evaluating the operating contractor’s construction and operational activities that include contractor’s environmental, nuclear safety, operations, and safety and health contract compliance.
  • Conduct daily on-site performance based on evaluation of facilities and operations against contract required laws and regulations. Monitor, observe and assess operating conditions. Support the DOE Team regarding operational activities and problem identification, analysis resolution and tracking, and problem solving.
  • Assess facilities that are radioactively and/or chemically contaminated to determine the challenges associated with D&D.
  • Identify activities required to prepare a facility for D&D, perform D&D, and stabilize (i.e., keep in a safe configuration) while awaiting D&D.
  • Organize, facilitate, and attend meetings, conferences, and workshops; prepare and distribute summaries/results of meetings.
  • Assist with weekly/monthly Integrated Project Team calls between the FPD and Naval Reactors site and field office personnel.
  • Interact with sub-contractor site-lead to address issues and assess project status.
  • Prepare technical justification for decisions on change orders and task modifications.
  • Develop work performance statements and qualifications for procurement and acquisition documents.
  • Coordinate pre-proposal walkdowns with potential bidders.
  • Review/edit documents, make necessary corrections, provide and/or consolidate comments on documents, and track the resolution of comments.
  • Deliver quality and timely project services to clients including budgeting; implement and track cost effectiveness measures; develop schedules and adjust resources to numerous tasks; periodic reporting; performance measurement; productivity.
  • Prepare draft correspondence, reports, and briefings.


Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

  • BA/BS in related field
  • 10 or more years in environmental/regulatory area. DOE nuclear facility management experience.
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment and effectively delegate and oversee client support.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Demonstrated ability to write and edit documents, plans, procedures, and proposals.
  • Able to read and interpret structural, utility, and electrical as-built drawings.
  • Ability to evaluate and interpret policy documentation and regulations.
  • Knowledge of work practices in radiologically contaminated areas is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of Deactivation & Demolition work activities (i.e., utility isolations, characterization, asbestos and regulated waste abatement, piping and equipment removal/size reduction, heavy component rigging and removal, decontamination/application of fixatives, structure demolition, slab removal, waste packaging and shipping).
  • Knowledge of D&D project sequencing, and execution time required.
  • Knowledge of the labor skills necessary to accomplish D&D activities.
  • Ability to meet the requirements for a DOE security clearance.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • DOE environmental project experience.
  • Knowledge of DOE, Federal, and State environmental regulation.
  • Facility Representation certification.
  • Experience with RCRA and/or CERCLA closure processes.
  • Experience with contaminated waste disposal.


Benefits

The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees:

  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Time Off With Pay
  • Professional Development


All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely results of candidate’s reference/background check. This position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Lindahl Reed’s sole discretion.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Business Consulting and Services

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