The hiring team highlighted open positions ranging from entry to senior level, which included work scopes in earned value management systems, planning, scheduling, estimating and cost-control. In addition to 17 on-the-spot job offers, additional applicants are still being reviewed for other positions.

“We had a very diverse crowd of applicants representing job seekers looking to make a career change, recent college graduates in search of their first professional opportunity and seasoned professionals who wanted a career with SRNS,” continued Lucero. “We had several applicants who traveled several hours and hundreds of miles to meet with our team – one of which received a contingent offer.”

Two former SRNS Project Controls interns, Daniel Gibson and James Davis, attended the career fair in order to learn more about open full-time positions.

“It was the best summer of my life, working at the Site as an intern,” said Gibson. “SRS is extremely stable, and the work life balance is something I look for in my transition from student to full-service employee. It’s not every day you get to work around like-minded individuals and today was the perfect opportunity to re-connect with industry leaders I learned from all summer.”

“The Project Controls group felt like a family during my intern experience,” said Davis. “I spent the summer understanding the culture and safety aspects of the Site and decided to attend the career fair to get more face-to-face time with the team to see what entry-level positions could interest me after graduation. The professionalism and passion seen today makes me that much more excited to pursue a career at SRS.”

Project Controls serves many areas of the Site, including the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF). SRS is tasked with repurposing an F Area facility as part of the SRPPF project, which allows the National Nuclear Security Administration to meet its nuclear stockpile requirements of producing 50 war reserve plutonium pits per year.

SRNS Talent Acquisition Senior Recruiter William “Mac” McCord stated, “Many of our projects are reaching a turning point where we must staff up and backfill positions. The SRPPF Pit project is one area where we need a lot of resources that are committed to a fast-paced environment and missions of national importance. Many do not realize how positions in project controls keep the Site running optimally and safely.”

Lucero, a third generation SRS employee with over 30 years of experience, believes career fairs are one way the Site can give back and support the community.

“SRS has such a great reputation in the community, so we aimed to highlight opportunities for career growth on special projects, career longevity, and skills for self-development,” continued Lucero. “SRS has always held a special place in my heart, so it is incredibly important to me that we offer job opportunities to hard working and dedicated local individuals who are interested in a rewarding career that supports national safety and security.

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Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, a Fluor and HII partnership company, is responsible for the management and operations of the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site, located near Aiken, South Carolina.