T&WM Operations Unit Manager

BWXT; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive atmosphere

Mission-driven organization

Continuous learning and training

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Erwin, Tennessee, is seeking a Facilities Utilization Unit Manager to lead the Transportation and Waste Management Operations Group, ensuring safe, compliant operations and waste packaging.

You will coordinate scheduling, allocate hourly resources, mentor front-line supervisors, manage budgets, and collaborate with safety, NDA, MC&A, and other NFS support teams to meet plant priorities.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Science or Engineering preferred; 14 years industrial exp with 5 in supervision if no BS.
• With a BS degree, 6–8 years total exp, of which 5 in supervision in nuclear industry or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to T&WM front-line supervisors ensuring safe, compliant operations and waste packaging.
• Prioritize T&WM activities based on inputs from manufacturing ops, capital projects, maintenance, and other support groups.
• Coordinate and schedule hourly resources to support plant activities and timely waste packaging.
• Resolve conflicts and assist supervisors with bargaining-unit labor contract issues.
• Plan, obtain safety/security/NDAs/MC&A support; execute storage and in-plant movements of nuclear materials and waste.
• Mentor and develop T&WM supervisors; provide timely feedback for growth.
• Coordinate required training for T&WM staff.
• Control department costs; provide budgets and spending projections.

Skills

Leadership

Resource planning

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Training coordination

Supervisory experience

Stakeholder coordination

Education

BS degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for managing the resources and the daily operationsof Transportation and Waste Management Operations Group. This positon is the primary operational liaison with other NFS departments, contractors, and support groups.

Location

On-site in Erwin, Tennessee.

Your Day to Day as a Facilities Utilization Unit Manager

• Provide management leadership and direction to the T&WM front-line supervisors ensuring safe and compliant operations and waste packaging.
• Priortize the T&WM Operations Group activities/tasks based on information provided by NFS manufacturing operations management, capital projects representatives, maintenance management, T&WM Shipping Manager, Engineering and other NFS support groups.
• Coordinate and schedule T&WM hourly resources to support plant activities to ensure timely waste packaging. Manage hourly shift quotas and make adjustments as necessary to support NFS priorities.
• Resolve conflicts as they arise and assist front-line supervisors with resolutions related to the bargaining unit labor contract.
• Plan, obtain required support from safety/security/NDA/MC&A, and execute storage and in-plant movements of nuclear materials, waste containers/packages, and necessary supplies.
• Mentor, motivate, and influence T&WM front-line supervisors to promote team building and professional development. Provide feedback as necessary to promote professional growth.
• Coordinate scheduling of required training for both T&WM front-line supervisors and hourly staff.
• Control department costs. Provide budgets and spending projections for T&WM Operations Group.

Required Qualifications

B. S. degree -- Science or Engineering preferred or without B. S. degree, 14 years of industrial experience of which 5 must have been in a supervisory position in the nuclear industry or other equivalent formal training and work experience.

With a B. S. degree, six - eight years' experience in an industry of which 5 must have been in a supervisory position in the nuclear industry or other equivalent formal training and work experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

he base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $115,000 and $180,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

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