Project Assistant Energy

Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a Project Assistant Energy, to join our Team in our Oak Ridge, TN office.
Your role
Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.
Ensures the implementation of policies, standards, procedures and Department of Energy (DOE) Orders pertinent to the personnel security program.
Ensures Initial, Comprehensive, and Termination Briefings are updated according to DOE Orders, are completed by personnel as needed, and ensures Annual Security Refresher Briefings are completed by all cleared personnel.
Coordinates, in accordance with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Site Badge Office, to complete the pre-badging process as a Personnel Access System inputter and organizational approver.
Coordinates all new employee onboarding security paperwork and briefings.
Assists with self-assessments on personnel security procedures and compliance.
Maintains the personnel security database accurately and in a timely fashion.
Pull reports from personnel security database and compiles weekly report of personnel security actions.
Assists with Human Reliability Program (HRP) duties working with the HRP Management Official, DOE HRP officials, subcontractors providing HRP services, and others, to implement and process all functions related to HRP including coordinating for initial certifications and annual recertifications, temporary and immediate removal from HRP status, and coordinates random drug testing.
Performs monthly review of HRP records with medical provider.
Assists with monthly random drug/alcohol testing.
Serves as the Security Awareness Coordinator developing, maintaining, administering, and providing security awareness topics to applicable personnel.
Maintains liaison with and advises the Personnel Security Manager pertinent personnel security issues.
Notifies the Personnel Security Manager of any non-compliance issues with safeguards and security requirements by applicable personnel.
Maintaining/updating Personnel Security Desk Reference Guide.
Assists Personnel Security Manager with completing Commitment Tracking System issues.
Inputs reporting requirements of cleared personnel via DOE-provided systems.
Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Isotek Safety Culture.
Performs other duties as assigned.
About you
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Associate’s degree in a security-related field preferred.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Personnel Security preferred.
Minimum 1-year nuclear program experience preferred.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication, verbal and written skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must be able to adapt to shifting work priorities and be able to adjust quickly to changes in work processes and company goals.
Must be able to manage stress and learn new tasks when governmental/contractual requirements change.
Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.
Applicants must have Real ID compliant identification to access the work location.
U.S. citizenship required for AtkinsRéalis/Isotek Systems Project positions.
Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $20 - $34 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
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Worker TypeEmployee
Job TypeRegular
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