Senior Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) - Maintenance Services

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Senior Subcontractor Technical Representative (STR) who will be responsible for technical oversight and performance management of maintenance service subcontractors supporting Savannah River National Laboratory facilities and infrastructure. This role ensures subcontracted work is executed safely, compliantly, on schedule, and in accordance with DOE requirements, laboratory standards, and contract scope. The STR serves as the primary technical liaison between the Laboratory and assigned subcontractors and plays a critical role in protecting mission continuity, safety, and asset reliability.

• Provide technical oversight of maintenance service subcontractors performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across laboratory facilities and utility systems.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality requirements.
• Conduct field surveillance, work package reviews, and performance evaluations to ensure compliance with:
  • DOE Orders and regulations
  • Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles
  • Laboratory Conduct of Operations and Conduct of Maintenance programs
  • Environmental, safety, and quality assurance requirements
• Review and validate subcontractor work plans, procedures, hazard analyses, and permits.
• Ensure proper implementation of work control processes, including lockout/tagout, confined space, energized work, and other high-risk activities.
• Identify performance deficiencies and develop corrective action plans.
• Support invoice validation and verification of completed work.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Operations, Engineering, Safety, Security, Procurement, and Quality organizations.
• Participate in subcontractor pre-bid walkdowns and technical evaluations.
• Maintain documentation of surveillance activities and contractor performance metrics.
• Support readiness reviews and audits involving maintenance subcontractors.
• Strong field presence and independent judgment
• Attention to detail and documentation rigor
• Ability to challenge and hold subcontractors accountable
• Risk identification and mitigation mindset
• Collaborative approach across multidisciplinary teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• 10+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, industrial operations, construction oversight, or subcontractor management.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of both nuclear and industrial maintenance practices (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utilities, etc.), Work control processes, Safety management systems
• Experience overseeing subcontractor or contractor performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation.

Work Environment:

This position requires routine field oversight in active industrial and laboratory environments. Occasional off-hours support may be required during outages, high-risk evolutions, or emergent maintenance events.

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
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  • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
  
  
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.