Assistant Operations Supervisor

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization where you will play a crucial role as an Assistant Operations Supervisor. This position offers you the opportunity to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards in a vital sector. You will lead initiatives that enhance operational performance and foster a culture of safety and accountability. With a focus on career advancement and professional development, this role promises meaningful work that supports national security while providing a balanced work-life environment. Embrace the chance to make a difference in a stable organization that values its employees and their contributions.

Benefits

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Onsite Workout Facilities

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in nuclear operations or safety management.
• Bachelor's degree required with specific DOE O 426.2A qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in operational performance.
• Monitor and set performance expectations for staff.

Skills

Nuclear Operations

Safety Management

Leadership

Decision-Making

Compliance Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Job description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Assistant Operations Supervisor

Career Level:Supervisor

Organization: Facility Operations Management (50992610)

Job Specialty: Nuclear/High Hazard Operations

What You'll Do

The Assistant Operations Supervisor is responsible for ensuring operations are in compliance with all applicable requirements for a defined set of Y-12 capabilities and associated infrastructure. The Assistant Operations Supervisor will perform additional tasks or roles as the FOM Director requires.

Assistant Operations Supervisor responsibilities:

• Executing assignments directed by the Facility Operations Management Director which can include, but not limited to OSB chairperson, CCB chairperson, reviews and approvals of facility-level implementation plans, ensuring adherence to site-level policies, integrating staff activities with support organizations, and any Operations Manager responsibilities so designated


• Implementing Y-12 policies, programs, and procedures that have been established to monitor and control equipment and personnel activities that ensures safe and compliant operations


• Serving as an interface on issues related to facility safety, criticality safety, radiological control, security, equipment operating parameters, emergency preparedness, and other safety management programs across production facilities


• Reviewing completed surveillances, round sheets, and other monitoring results to ensure facility and equipment performance is within expected operating limits


• Utilizing metrics to facilitate proactive, informed decision-making and to develop prompt corrective actions


• Leading continuous improvement initiatives in operational performance, consistency, simplicity, and standardization across production operations


• Ensuring training programs are implemented consistently across all facilities


• Setting performance expectations and monitoring performance for all employees assigned to their staff

Accountabilities:

• To the Director, Facility Operations Management, Production Support for the effective implementation of organizational safety, security and compliance requirements within production facilities


• To the FOM organization as a resource for facility staff, to answer questions and offer guidance to maintain consistent operations


• To the FOM and Production organizations for resolution of conflicting priorities, ensuring a healthy respect for Conduct of Operations principles, and interpreting policies or procedures when questions arise

Authorities:

• Authorized to resolve cost, schedule, or resource conflicts regarding implementation of requirements across production facilities within their span of control


• Authorized to serve as the authority for definition and/or resolution of policy and procedure matters regarding compliance of requirements within the Production facilities

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security


• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues


• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization


• Career advancement and professional development programs


• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience


• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major and 4 years nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.