Shift Operations Manager

Savannah River National Laboratory; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, SC seeks a Shift Operations Manager to lead safe, efficient facility operations on a dedicated shift. You will ensure compliance with TSRs and DOE orders, supervise shift personnel, and coordinate responses to abnormal events.

The role requires 8–10 years in nuclear facility operations or a comparable regulated environment and a technical BS in science or engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years in Nuclear Facility Operations or similar regulated environment.
• Relevant experience in operations, maintenance, or a technical engineering discipline.
• Technical BS degree in applicable science or engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient facility operation on a specific shift, ensuring compliance with TSRs and DOE orders.
• Direct and supervise shift personnel, including training, qualification, and performance management.
• Manage day-to-day facility activities, monitor work, authorize changes, and troubleshoot issues.
• Act during abnormal events, notify, mitigate consequences, and restore safety and stability.
• Communicate with support organizations and senior management on status, issues, and events.
• Lead programs for personnel performance improvement and accountability through performance management.
• Ensure TSRs and LCOs are understood and followed by shift personnel.
• Perform administrative tasks such as reviewing work packages, developing plans, and writing reports.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the facility, systems, and applicable policies.

Skills

Nuclear Ops

Engineering

Safety & TSR

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Science/Engineering

Job description

Who are we

The Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is one of 17 United States Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories. Located at the DOE's Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken, S.C., the laboratory applies state-of-the-art science to provide practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems. SRNL, a multi-program national laboratory, is a leading research and development institution for the Offices of Environmental Management and Legacy Management at the U.S. Department of Energy and the Weapons and Nonproliferation programs for the National Nuclear Security Administration

The laboratory earns its world-class reputation because of its talented people and their unwavering commitment to safety, security, and quality in the delivery of technology solutions that work. SRNL applies this commitment to solving the complex problems of the times, such as the detection of weapons of mass destruction, the cleanup of contaminated groundwater and soils, the development of hydrogen as an energy source, the need for a viable national defense, and the safe management of hazardous materials.

Building on over 50 years of technological achievement and a framework of vital core competencies, the laboratory will continue to identify, develop, and deploy innovative technologies to meet the needs of a variety of customers across the nation.

What You'll Do in This Position

This description is applicable to Operations & Facilities providing "Best-in-Class" services so our Research & Development Team can focus on "putting science to work."

The Shift Operations Manager (SOM) at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of a facility on a specific shift. This includes ensuring compliance with CONOPS, TSR Controls, procedures, managing personnel, and responding to abnormal events.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all operations are conducted safely and in accordance with procedures, safety regulations, and DOE orders.
• Directing and overseeing shift personnel, including training, qualification, and performance management.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the facility, including monitoring work activities, authorizing changes, and troubleshooting issues.
• Taking appropriate action during abnormal events, including making notifications, mitigating consequences, and restoring the facility to a safe and stable condition
• Communicating with other support organizations, facility representatives, and senior management regarding operational status, issues, and event notifications.
• Identifying and implementing programs for personnel performance improvement and ensuring accountability through performance management.
• Ensuring that Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) and Limiting Conditions for Operation (LCOs) are understood and followed by shift personnel.
• Performing administrative tasks, such as reviewing work packages, developing plans, and authoring reports.
• A comprehensive understanding of the facility, its systems, and relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
• The ability to effectively lead, communicate, and make decisions under pressure.
• The ability to troubleshoot issues, analyze situations, and make sound decisions in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications We Require

• Minimum of 8-10 years of Nuclear Facility Operations or similar regulated environment
• Relevant experience in operations, maintenance, or a technical engineering discipline.
• Technical BS degree in applicable science or engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications We Desire

• Conduct of Operations / Technical Safety Requirements experience

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BS