Savannah River Mission Completion, LLC (SRMC) is seeking a Director, Operations Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site.

 

As the senior operations line manager,  the Director, Operations Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) directs and leads safe operation of the SWPF during execution of processing activities. Plans, organizes, and directs short and long-range resource requirements and programs to continually improve Conduct of Operations and foster a Nuclear Safety Culture.  This includes integration of project activities, facility modification, major repairs, and the ongoing operation of the facility.

• Manages the safe and efficient operation of the SWPF in accordance with DSA and TSR, DOE orders and other Federal and State governmental regulatory requirements.
• Manages, plans, prioritizes, and coordinates work to achieve processing goals and other mission critical objectives.
• Manages shift operations to meet facility objectives. The team is comprised of multi-disciplined individuals (exempt and non-exempt).
• Selects, trains, and qualifies operations personnel.
• Develops and implements the facility mission, vision and principles consistent with SRMC and SWPF objectives.
• Manages and integrates project and process improvements into the existing facilities without disruption of the production mission.
• Implements facility specific operations performance goals and standards.
• Fosters an environment in which all work is performed utilizing DOE/INPO Conduct of Operations Standards and HPI tools within a Safety Conscious Work Environment/Nuclear Safety Culture. 
• Conducts investigations of operations abnormal events to identify and correct the root cause of the event and corrective actions and evaluate against ORPS criteria.
• Manages the annual operating budget and ensures operations adhere to budgetary constraints.
• Provides oversight and assessment of all operations. Reviews documentation, logs, and procedures to ensure standards and objectives are being met.
• Coordinates interfaces between SWPF, Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF), Tank Farm, and Saltstone facilities. Interfaces with SWPF and SRMC management, external and internal customers, including DOE facility personnel and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB).
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related science and progressive experience in a technical, engineering or operations field; or
• Bachelor’s degree (non-engineering/science) and progressive experience in a technical, engineering or operations field. The individual must be capable of being granted an equivalency for education exception to DOE Order 426.2; or
• High School Diploma/GED and progressive experience in a technical, engineering or operations field.  Experience must include a broad spectrum of work experiences gained through multi-sites/companies.  The individual must be capable of being granted an equivalency for education exception to DOE Order 426.2.
• Minimum of 4 years working in a nuclear facility.

Additional Information:

• Current qualification as a Shift Operations Manager within the hiring facility will be credited as one additional year of experience
• This position may fall under DOE Order 426.2 and as such must meet the conditions of the order.  On an exception basis, equivalencies for education and experience may be applied

• 6+ years’ experience working in a nuclear facility
• Solid understanding of facility DSA/TSRs, nuclear safety, Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Quality Assurance, Procedures, Planning/Scheduling, Investigative Techniques, Conduct of Operations and Nuclear Safety Culture is required
• In depth knowledge of ORPS reporting criteria, Radiological Control practices and requirements
• Demonstrated leadership experience including previous direct people management
• Project management experience
• Broad understanding of environmental laws and regulations, DOE orders and knowledge of SRMC company policies

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities.  www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs. 

Highlights of our plans include:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

USD $168,000.00/Yr.

USD $295,000.00/Yr.

Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

Savannah River Mission Completion is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.