Shift Ops Manager

WA River Protection Solutions; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HMIS is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead the HMIS Water and Sewer Utilities organization in day-to-day management and safety compliance. You will oversee a team of union-represented staff, drive work management processes, and ensure training and certifications are kept up to date.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex operations and safety controls across water treatment and distribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Prior experience in performing operational objectives as a manager or in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, manage and produce results.
• Must be able to operate a computer workstation and demonstrate basic computer skills/knowledge.
• Must be detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to documentation development, maintenance, and tracking.
• Must be an effective, confident communicator across the management chain.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness.
• Ability to assess situations and work under stress, deadlines, and emergencies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a PIV credential badge.

Responsibilities

• The first line manager works a Dupont Shift and acts as Subject Matter Expert for systems and Work Release Authority during their shift.
• Manage a team of union-represented employees with size varying by assignments and needs.
• Oversee work management, preventative and corrective maintenance evolutions.
• Ensure compliance with CBA and company procedures, and verify certifications/qualifications are timely.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Documentation

Team Management

Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

The HMIS Water and Sewer Utilities (W&SU) organization operates ten (10) different pumping facilities, a surface water treatment facility, multiple valve houses, miles of water distribution piping, sixteen (16) permitted on site sewer system, thirty-four (34) sewer lift stations and a lagoon wastewater treatment plant. The operations teams operate three (3) potable water delivery trucks, three (3) sewer pumping trucks, one (1) raw water truck and multiple passenger sized vehicles. The organization is responsible for compliance with regulations identified by state and federal agencies to include Washington State Ecology, Department of Health, and Department of Energy.

Job Duties/Scope Of Work

The first line manager works a Dupont Shift and will act as the Subject Matter Expert for systems and Work Release Authority for these processes and equipment during their shift assignment. They will manage a team of union represented employees that varies in size depending on the work assignments and operational needs. Oversight of the work management process, both preventative and corrective maintenance evolutions, is a primary responsibility for this position.

The Manager will be responsible for compliance of requirements identified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and company directed requirements and procedures. The manager will ensure state certification and process qualifications are completed timely as identified through company directed procedures, WAC 246-292 and WAC 173-230.

The manager is identified as a Subject Matter Expert for systems, Work Release Authority and a member of the Controlling Organization for Hazardous Energy Control for the operation processes and equipment. The manager shall have a working knowledge of Department of Energy's Conduct of Operations requirements. The manager must have the ability to define the scope of work activities, identify associated hazards, ensure scope and hazard mitigation are documented, ensure work is completed as described and within controls, and to accept and communicate feedback so future work can be completed safely and efficiently. The manager shall have a working knowledge for Hazard Energy control (Lock and Tag), Fall Protection controls, Electrical Safety controls, Confined Space controls, Excavation / Trenching / Shoring controls, Hoisting and Rigging controls, Chemical Management and controls, and Radiologic controls. The Manager will ensure compliance with federal and state requirements for Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Wastewater operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Prior experience in performing operational objectives as a manager - OR - in a previous leadership role (supervisor, lead, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to direct, manage and produce results.
• Must have the ability to operate a computer workstation and demonstrate basic computer skills/knowledge.
• Must be detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to documentation development, maintenance, and tracking.
• Must be an effective, confident communicator that can give and receive oral and written feedback to entire management chain.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with all employees and customer representatives.
• Ability to critically assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience planning and scheduling work of plant equipment and support employees.
• Capable of understanding, assembling, and implementing workflows, work packages, sequences, processes, and best practices.

Compensation & Benefits

Grade 20: $131,888 - $166,263

Grade 21: $145,150 - $183,050

HMIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit our benefits website: https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/employeebenefits

In accordance with the HMIS salary determination process, offers will be made by taking into consideration the level of assigned job duties, responsibilities, and the candidate's qualifications relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The salary range listed represents the full range of salary that may be offered.

This position may be required to complete a probationary period. Benefits for eligible employees will begin on day one.

In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, employees issued initial badges on or after September 1st, 2025, are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Relocation Funding Provided No

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Management

Shift Work Required Yes

Equal Opportunity Clause

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

HMIS is a veteran-friendly, VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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