Onsite Deputy Director, Operations – Defense Waste Processing Facility

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About the role

  • Deputy Director managing safe operations at the Defense Waste Processing Facility overseeing project implementations and safety standards. Ensuring compliance with DOE requirements and fostering Nuclear Safety Culture.

Responsibilities

  • Directs and leads safe operations for the assigned facility
  • Provides direct line responsibility for day support staff
  • Provides direct support to the Operations Director and acts on his/her behalf by providing leadership to project interfaces and facility support organizations during implementation of facility changes, waste transfers, safety basis changes, and other improvements including procedures (both operating and administrative) and ticklers (both operations and preventive maintenance)
  • Plans, organizes and directs short and long-range resource requirements and programs to continually improve Conduct of Operations and foster a Nuclear Safety Culture
  • Manages the safe and efficient operation of the facility to meet Department of Energy (DOE) requirements
  • Manages, plans, prioritizes, and coordinates procedures, ticklers, and waste transfers (including procedures and Emergency Response Document (ERD) implementation) to achieve processing Performance Evaluation and Measurement Plan (PEMP) goals for optimum operation efficiency and safety
  • Attends daily facility meetings including Shift Turnover Briefing, Plan of the Day (POD), Plan of the Week (POW), Work Control planning meetings, among other Project Meetings
  • Provides direction for team members in support of projects
  • Provides input into the selection, training, and qualification of operations personnel
  • Develops and implements the facility mission, vision and principles including facility specific operations performance goals and standards consistent with company and facility objectives
  • Ensures Abnormal Operating Procedure/Emergency Operating Procedures (AOP/EOPs) and other administrative operations procedures are consistent for the facility
  • Manages and integrates project and process improvements into existing facilities without disruption of the production mission
  • Ensures implementation and/or necessary project Office of Arms Control (OAC) activities are integrated
  • Fosters an environment in which all work is performed utilizing DOE/Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (DOE/INPO) Conduct of Operations Standards and Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools within a Safety Conscious Work Environment/Nuclear Safety Culture
  • Conducts investigations of operations abnormal events to identify and correct the root cause of the event, corrective actions, and evaluates against Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS) criteria
  • Provides oversight and assessment of all operations
  • Reviews documentation, logs, and procedures to ensure standards and objectives are being met
  • Participates as Senior Supervisor during Senior Supervisory Watch (which may include off hours and weekends)
  • Interfaces with management across the organization, external and internal customers, including DOE facility personnel and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB)
  • Ongoing training and testing as a member of the Site Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and Facility Operations Safety Committee (FOSC) is required
  • Participates on the Management Review Team and Corrective Action Review Board for the Facility, as required
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • BS in Engineering or related technical or science degree and related experience; or BS in a non-technical discipline and related experience; or High School Diploma or GED and a combination of secondary education and/or experience
  • Bachelors of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a nuclear facility/site
  • Demonstrated leadership experience including previous direct people management
  • Project management experience
  • Broad understanding of environmental laws and regulations, DOE orders and knowledge of company policies
  • Previous or current DWPF Shift Operations Manager Qualification preferred

Benefits

  • 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
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life and Accident Coverage
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Job title

Deputy Director, Operations – Defense Waste Processing Facility

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$148,000 - $250,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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