Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: UPF Utilities Operations Supervisor
Career Level From: Supervisor
Career Level To
Job Specialty: Facilities Services
What You'll Do
Provides direct supervision of stationary engineers in support of routine and emergency operations for equipment and systems.
Specific Responsibilities
Provide leadership in maintaining safe working conditions and is proactive in preventing injuries, radiological contamination, and other chemical and hazardous exposures to the workforce. Ensure the principles of the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) and Integrated Safeguards and Security Management (ISSM) are implemented at the crew level and used for all operations. Ensure strict application of regulations for security and plant protection.
Direct work of crew to provide non-electrical utilities services including temperature control and ventilation, potable water, process water, cooling tower water, demineralized water, chilled water, industrial gases, cryogenics,
compressed air, breathing air, and other UPF Utilities owned systems.
Assist in the development of utilities work execution media including procedure validations for workability, roundsheet idea generation, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) development, Job Performance Aid (JPA) needs identification and verbiage assistance, System Alignment Checklist (SAC) workability reviews, and other supporting documentation to ensure agile and efficient service.
Assign personnel to jobs based on job-specific skill requirements and ensure they are trained and qualified to perform assigned functions in a safe and efficient manner. Coordinate and direct assignments so that schedules
are met and standards of workmanship are maintained.
Ensure work activities are completed in accordance with applicable requirements including Conduct of Operations (CONOPS) principles. Maintain good configuration control of equipment and tools. Ensure that tools and equipment are in proper working condition and that necessary material and supplies are available. Ensure good housekeeping.
Conduct meetings, shifts briefs and job briefs, monitor time keeping and accountable absences, oversee required training and worker certifications, maintain record keeping, and prepare special reports required in accident investigations or occurrences.
Handle all personnel matters associated with work group including requirements of bargaining unit contract. Interview; hire or make hiring recommendations; evaluate performance; coach, counsel, reward and discipline employees, as appropriate; and train and develop staff. Handle labor grievances and employee complaints and resolve personnel problems. Provide leadership and personal interaction to promote positive work environment and encourage individual involvement.
May require supervision of utility maintenance functions under the jurisdiction of the Y-12 integrated work control process, including job package reviews for workability and safety, hazard identification and assessment, and implementation of hazard controls.
The successful candidate should be willing and able to work rotating shifts as business and operational demands require.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Thirteen or more years of relevant education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
- Must understand and be able to administer the bargaining unit contract.
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma and 3 years nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
Preferred Job Requirements
- Three (3) years of operational experience and broad knowledge of industrial equipment, facilities, and systems.
- Sound operational knowledge of industrial refrigeration, air compressors, water distribution systems, gas systems, cryogenics systems, filtered systems, large industrial fans, and pumps ranging from portable gas and air-powered to large industrial pumps.
- Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and engineering principles as they apply to non-electrical utilities operations.
- Basic computer skills.
- Discipline to adhere to federal and administrative regulations, requirements, and orders.
- Good familiarity with CONOPS requirements.
Why Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
