Senior Implementation Manager

ACS Professional Staffing; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 242,615,000 - 338,033,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

EAP

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking a Senior Implementation Manager to provide technical leadership for complex mechanical projects at a Richland, WA facility. This on-site, contract role requires reviewing plans, schedules, risk strategies, and testing programs while driving safe, cost-effective execution.

Qualified candidates will have extensive nuclear plant operations experience, strong ASME knowledge, and proven ability to lead project execution in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 10+ years mechanical experience in nuclear/regulated environments.
• Experience at commercial nuclear power plants and refueling outages.
• Strong knowledge of ASME codes and project management tools.
• Experience reviewing work packages and testing plans; able to lead execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and governance for Mechanical Enterprise Risk Projects.
• Review schedules, risk registers, budgets, and resource plans for accuracy.
• Identify schedule improvements and reduction of execution risks.
• Ensure compliance with work management processes and QA programs.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and validation plans for project activities.
• Coordinate internal and vendor resources to resolve challenges.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Asset Suite

SAP

Job description

Location & Details

Location: Richland, Washington Type: Contract Job #8847 Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Senior Implementation Manager will provide technical leadership, oversight, and strategic support for complex mechanical projects, driving safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution. The role is responsible for reviewing project plans, schedules, risk strategies, work packages, and testing programs while identifying opportunities to improve quality, reduce risk, and optimize performance. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience in commercial nuclear power plant operations and refueling outages, strong knowledge of ASME codes and project management tools, and a proven ability to lead project execution in a highly regulated environment. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA. Pay rate: $84.67 - $117.97

Benefits

• Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40-hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90-days of employment)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, oversight, and governance services for Mechanical Enterprise Risk Projects to ensure safe, high-quality, on-schedule, and cost-effective project execution.
• Review project documentation and identify opportunities to improve schedule performance, quality, resource utilization, and execution strategies.
• Evaluate project schedules, implementation plans, risk registers, work orders, testing plans, turnover strategies, budgets, and resource plans for accuracy and effectiveness.
• Identify and correct errors, deficiencies, and execution risks within project documentation and field work plans.
• Validate the quality of Work Order Tasks (WOTs) and ensure compliance with Columbia Generating Station work management processes.
• Review and improve testing, commissioning, acceptance, and validation plans for project activities and modifications.
• Identify opportunities for mock-ups and provide guidance to ensure effective testing and workforce readiness.
• Apply industry operating experience and lessons learned to project planning, execution, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the ASME Person-in-Charge (PIC) for Section XI Repair and Replacement activities when assigned.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of applicable codes, standards, technologies, maintenance practices, and industry trends.
• Provide technical recommendations and candid feedback to Project Managers, Oversight Managers, and department leadership.
• Perform shop and field oversight to ensure work progresses in accordance with approved project strategies and plans.
• Serve as the designated person in charge during off-shift project execution activities, including oversight of large craft crews.
• Coordinate internal and vendor resources to resolve project challenges and remove execution roadblocks.
• Participate in project strategy, readiness, risk management, design review, and implementation meetings to support successful project outcomes.
• Support initiatives that improve project schedules, reduce project costs, minimize outage durations, and mitigate operational risks.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a related field and 10 years of mechanical experience in a nuclear, steam-cycle, or regulated industrial environment; OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of mechanical experience in a nuclear, steam-cycle, or regulated industrial environment; OR Associate degree and 14 years of mechanical experience in a nuclear, steam-cycle, or regulated industrial environment; OR High School Diploma/GED and 16 years of mechanical experience in a nuclear, steam-cycle, or regulated industrial environment.
• Experience with production and operational processes at a commercial nuclear power plant.
• Experience supporting multiple refueling outages at a commercial nuclear power plant.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Enterprise Risk Project planning and execution practices.
• Experience reviewing and improving work packages, maintenance documentation, testing plans, and project implementation strategies.
• Working knowledge of ASME codes, Section XI repair and replacement requirements, and applicable nuclear industry regulations.
• Experience using Enterprise Management Software such as Asset Suite, SAP, or similar systems.
• Proficiency with logic-driven project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of maintenance, engineering, and work management processes in a nuclear utility environment.
• Understanding of human performance improvement tools, error reduction techniques, and cost-effective work execution methods.
• Familiarity with radiological work strategies, contamination controls, rigging, material handling, welding, and related field activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including project management and enterprise software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, field oversight, and strategic project support in a highly regulated environment.
• Work sponsorship is not available at this time.
• Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.
• Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company.
• This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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