Metals Process Operations Lead (Weekend Shift)

EnergySolutions; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergySolutions seeks a shift supervisor to oversee daily waste processing activities at Oak Ridge. After training, role transitions to a weekend, 12-hour shift schedule (Fri-Sun) to meet production goals and safety standards.

You will lead a team, manage schedules, ensure adherence to procedures, train new staff, and maintain records while coordinating with supervisors and HR as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in waste processing/remediation.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience.
• Must meet safety and radiological guidelines.
• Ability to read and follow production instructions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of workers in waste processing.
• Lead shift planning, scheduling and resource use.
• Communicate safety, quality and procedural issues.
• Ensure adherence to policies and safety procedures.
• Train new team members and maintain qualifications.
• Maintain time and production records; assist with reviews.
• Perform duties of supervised workers when needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Safety procedures

Train others

Microsoft Office

Lifting 50 pounds

Hazwoper physical

Hot work environment

Respirator use

Education

High School diploma or GED

GET/GERT training

Forklift & crane certs

DOE Rad Worker II

PIV and confined space qualified

40 hour Hazwoper

Monitor qualified

Job description

NOTE: Upon successful completion of training, this position will transition to a weekend shift schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Oversees daily activities of workers engaged in processing waste streams or in process support activities.


• Leads shift activities, resource utilization and work schedules to maximize efficiency and reach daily production goals.


• Communicates daily safety, quality and procedural issues with the work team.


• Ensures adherence to company policies, guidelines and safety/operations procedures.


• Communicates employee suggestions, concerns and problems to upper management and/or human resources and initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals and increase job satisfaction.


• Reads production pick list and implements processing to those instructions.


• Reports minor equipment problems early to avoid significant failures.


• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.


• Trains new team members and assures that longer-term employees reach and maintain qualifications.


• Works with supervisors to address performance issues formally and makes disciplinary action recommendations when warranted.


• Maintains time and production records as required.


• Completes quarterly performance reviews with all members of their team and drafts annual performance evaluations for review and approval by supervisor.


• Performs activities of workers supervised.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills


• Demonstrated leadership abilities


• Good general knowledge of processes and procedures to perform work safely


• Demonstrated ability to train others to perform tasks safely and efficiently


• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally


• Ability to pass a pre-employment/hazwoper physical


• Ability to withstand high work environment temperatures


• Ability to wear a respirator and meet all other Rad Worker 2 qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or GED

Certifications

• Successful completion of General Employee Training (GET) or General Employee Radiological Training (GERT)


• Forklift and crane operating certifications


• DOE Certified Rad Worker II and respirator qualified


• Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) Qualified/confined space qualified preferred


• Monitor qualified and 40 hour Hazwoper certification
  

  Required Experience

  
  
  
  
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in waste processing, remediation or waste management
  
  
  • Minimum of 1 year previous leadership experience
  
  
  
  

  Preferred Experience

  
  
  
  
  • None
  
  
  
  

  EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.