Manager, Shift Operations (SOM) Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF) ( Transitioning Military program)

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Job description

Overview:
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Manager, Shift Operations (SOM) for the Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF) to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS).

Transitioning military personnel are encouraged to apply; skills will be aligned from Department of Defense operations to Department of Energy nuclear facility operations.

The DWPF Manager, Shift Operations is a senior leader responsible for managing safe and efficient facility operations on an assigned shift. Directs all aspects of DWPF operations while on duty by providing work direction and making decisions affecting the accomplishment of work objectives and activities while promoting and ensuring the safety of employees. Position has matrix responsibility for Maintenance, E&I, Work Control, Laboratory, Construction, QA, IH, Technical and HP personnel. Acts as back-up to plant management during backshifts, weekends, and holidays during absences. Independently makes decisions regarding emergency actions and routine occurrences.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for encouraging and providing nuclear safety culture education where all workers understand and are comfortable in raising safety concerns, issues or time outs

Manages operations personnel on a given shift to ensure work is performed efficiently and in accordance with policies and procedures

Ensures facility is operated in accordance with all requirements, including, but not limited to, operational safety, process, environment and plant operating procedures. Ensures minimum staffing requirements. Invokes authority and obligation to shut down plant operations or direct any action to ensure the plant meets requirements and is safe to operate

Sets standards for the operation of the facility and enforces conduct of operations standards

Responsible for enforcing company and site safety, security, quality assurance and personnel policies. Ensures shift crews review changes to procedures and policies

Develops plans and path forward actions to address emergent shift needs as a result of failed equipment or changing conditions

Ensures surveillance requirements are scheduled, completed and tracked

Authorizes work and plant configuration changes (i.e., the removal or return to service of equipment and systems for maintenance, testing, or operational activities, and operational activities that require abnormal lineups)

Authorizes the installation of equipment lockouts. This authority may not be delegated. Ensures qualified operations personnel install lockouts for maintenance work

Tours the plant at least once per shift, troubleshooting and setting operator expectations, checking on evolutions and inspecting plant conditions

Performs administrative functions including the training, development and performance assessment of personnel

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline with experience in a relevant engineering, operations and/or maintenance function; or

Associates of Science or Associates of Applied Science degree or non-technical Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in engineering, operations or maintenance function

High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience in engineering, operations or maintenance function

Experience working in nuclear facility/nuclear high hazard operations

Additional information:

Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications.

Transitioning military personnel with prior experience in operations and supervisory roles are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:
Navy nuclear experienced personnel strongly encouraged to apply

Con-ops experience in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard

About:
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site's Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site's Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities.

Benefits:
Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs.

Highlights of our plans include:

401k Retirement Savings Plan - 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions

Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program

Health Savings Account

Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays

Life and Accident Coverage

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Pay:
USD $(phone number removed)/Yr.

Maximum Pay:
USD $(phone number removed)/Yr.

Pay Disclaimer:
Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

EEO Statement:
Savannah River Mission Completion is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.

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