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Savannah River National Laboratory · 1 day ago

Engineering Director, Facilities & Operations

Aiken, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

20+ years exp

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an Engineering Director/Chief Engineer to provide overall senior leadership and programmatic direction for facility and project engineering functions. This role involves ensuring technical guidance, compliance with regulations, and strategic planning for operations and facilities management.

BiotechnologyGovernmentTest and Measurement

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensures that all staff have technical expertise in their fields of specialization to resolve the complex challenges of operating and maintaining aging facilities and infrastructure

Responsible for ensuring full integration of Disciplined Conduct of Engineering principles and other project improvement initiatives into all SRNL project related activities

Provide SRNL integration sponsorship/support for the facility and project engineering staff in the development of out-year infrastructure and site support project related plans. Ensures project related scopes utilize cost effective concepts and balance facility resource requirements utilizing a risk-based graded approach between nuclear and non-nuclear facilities and laboratories

Support the development of O&F and SRNL Strategic Plans to ensure that adequate facilities and staffing are provided for new SRNL programs or new regulatory requirements by initiating and participating in long range planning for laboratory facilities utilization. Interact with senior SRNL management, customers, DOE senior management, DNFSB, and support organizations in the development and implementation of the strategies

Directs the planning and management of personnel and capital resources to ensure that SRNL needs are adequately identified and forecasted for new facility programs/projects

Develops Engineering organizational talent with proper customer and staff orientation; monitors personnel, programmatic and technological performance and progress; plans and establishes strategic direction with peers and senior management

Manages customer relations with the Department of Energy through direct interaction with DOE management. Maintains positive open channels of communication with DOE. Communicates with DOE management on the SRNL and O&F challenges in addition to accomplishments in all areas of responsibility in a fee positive manner

Identify and designate Design Authority Engineers across SRNL

Serve on teams, investigations, and other initiatives as assigned by senior management

Qualification

Engineering degreeNuclear industry standardsProject managementRegulatory interfaceOperations managementOrganizational effectivenessLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical degree with 20 years of experience

Progressively responsible engineering experience in positions of increasing management responsibility in engineering, operations, project management, or facility management positions

Experience in at least five key areas of business/engineering responsibility, i.e. Engineering, Operations, Technical, Regulatory Interface, and Project Management preferred

In-depth knowledge of DOE Orders and standards, Nuclear and non-nuclear Industry Codes and Standards, Conduct of Operations, Environmental and OSHA Regulations, and commercial industry practices

Broad knowledge of scientific, engineering, and nuclear process principles

Good knowledge and observable application of organizational effectiveness principles and techniques, financial management and other business systems with a strong emphasis on leadership

For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Preferred

In-depth knowledge of DOE Orders, nuclear and non-nuclear industry codes/standards, and Conduct of Operations

Benefits

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:

Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting

Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 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.