Savannah River Mission Completion · 2 days ago
Deputy Director, Operations (Defense Waste Processing Facility)
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Deputy Director, Operations for the Defense Waste Processing Facility located in Aiken, SC. This role involves directing and leading safe operations, managing facility procedures, and fostering a Nuclear Safety Culture while ensuring compliance with Department of Energy requirements.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Reports to and carries out instructions from the Operations Director and/or Facility Manager
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
Company
Savannah River Mission Completion
Savannah River Mission Completion, LLC (SRMC) has been awarded the Savannah River Site Integrated Mission Completion Contract (SRS IMCC) by U.S Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (DOE EM).