Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking to hire a Shift Operations Manager (SOM) to join our Facilities and Operations organization. The SOM at 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. This description is applicable to Operations & Facilities providing “Best-in-Class” services so our Research & Development Team can focus on “putting science to work.”
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- HS Diploma and 3-5 years of relevant experience in operations, maintenance, or a technical engineering discipline.
- For ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 8-10 years of Nuclear Facility Operations or similar regulated environment
- Conduct of Operations / Technical Safety Requirements experience
- Technical BS degree in applicable science or engineering discipline
About Us
"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.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
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% (3 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. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
