DWPF Vitrification Balance of Plant (BOP) Operations First Line Manager (FLM) (* Transitioning Military program) - Savannah River Mission Completion
Aiken, SC 29808
About the Job
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Balance of Plant (BOP) Operations First Line Manager (FLM) 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 Balance of Plant (BOP) Operations First Line Manager (FLM) is responsible for the safe and efficient direction of all facility activities while adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, DOE Orders, and company requirements. Typically reports to and takes direction from the shift manager.
Responsibilities:- Supervises operator activities and maintains sufficient supplies to support facility operations
- Plans and coordinates work involving production and support groups
- Reviews and approves all lockout / tagout plans for hazardous energy control which affect the facility
- Ensures that facility activities are within applicable licenses and permits, and are conducted in accordance with plant procedures and Technical Standards/Operating Requirements. Has the authority and obligation to shut down the facility or to direct any other action necessary to ensure the facility is in a safe condition
- Approves the start of all maintenance, operations, construction, test and surveillance activities that affect the facility or its equipment
- Ensures that operators are trained and qualified for their activities and are physically fit to perform the work
- Communicates with other support organizations to ensure operating activities are started and completed as scheduled
- Performs initial investigations of abnormal events, including the removal from service of equipment and systems as necessary
- Directs emergency operations and trains personnel in emergency activities
- Performs periodic tours of the facility to observe activities and ensures they are being performed safely and in accordance with approved procedures
- Identifies housekeeping and facility material condition deficiencies to the appropriate origination(s) for corrective action
- Acts as primary mentor for operators (especially in the area of Disciplined Operations)
- Maintains logs and records of all operating events in accordance with facility operating procedures
- Maintains accountability of special nuclear material (SNM) through inventories, safeguards, and security and records management
- Ensures that operators review changes to operating procedures and plant modifications. Performs Field Property Administrator responsibility for equipment inventories
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma/GED and relevant nuclear experience in engineering, operations and/or maintenance function as defined in the job description.
Additional information:
- Deviations to education and/or experience requirements must follow DOE Order 426.2 protocols.
- Facility qualification process including extensive classroom, formal on-the-job training, and oral board examination conducted by facility management must be completed within one year.
- Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications.
- Experience working in nuclear facility/nuclear high hazard operations.
- Transitioning military personnel with prior experience in operations and supervisory roles are encouraged to apply.
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree
- Navy nuclear experienced personnel strongly encouraged to apply
- Con-ops experience in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard
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. www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com
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
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life and Accident Coverage
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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.