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NuclearFacilityOperationsManager
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“Nuclear Facility Operations Manager at LLNL. Skills: Nuclear facility operations, Facility management, Operations management. Provide technical leadership, direction, training, and supervision for. Manage the safe and reliable operation of facility”
Industry & Context.
Advanced problem-solving; Decision-making skills; Complex technical issues; Complex operational issues
U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U. S. citizenship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to secure and maintain a U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a scientific discipline, or a related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience, Advanced experience in DOE, U. S. Navy, or commercial nuclear facilities performing operations, engineering, maintenance, or related nuclear facility activities, Advanced knowledge of nuclear facility operations and the operational requirements necessary to maintain facilities in a safe, compliant, and available condition, Experience implementing Conduct of Operations principles and work planning and control processes in a nuclear or similarly regulated environment, Experience with supervision, administration, planning and tracking budgets, and resource management necessary to manage a professional/technical-level team, Advanced problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills, Advanced verbal and written communication, facilitation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Nice to Have
Significant experience implementing nuclear facility safety basis requirements, Familiarity with DSAs, TSRs, and associated operational controls
What You'll Do.
Provide technical leadership
Manage the safe and reliable operation of facility
Oversee day-to-day facility operations
and implement operating
Ensure required surveillance
and other operational
Coordinate and de-conflict facility activities
Oversee work performed by external workers
Manage procurements and operational support activities
Establish and manage the nuclear facilities operations budget
Plan and track resources needed to support operational
Supervise and provide work assignments and direction to
Write performance appraisals
and day-to-day performance feedback
and management walkthroughs
Implement corrective actions related to operational performance and
Support incident and occurrence response
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide expert technical judgment
Serve as a key advisor to senior management
Manage and integrate facility outages
Lead the resolution of highly complex operational issues
Develop strategic plans
Lead implementation for facility operational improvements
Lead implementation for system upgrades
Lead implementation for operational risk-reduction initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Facility Managers; Engineering; Maintenance; Projects management
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Technical writing
Process & Methodology
Resource planning, Budget planning
Full Job Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have an opening for a Nuclear Facility Operations Manager to support the Superblock (SBK) nuclear facilities. You will be responsible for managing the activities, personnel, and operational processes necessary to maintain SBK facilities in a safe, compliant, and reliable configuration while supporting programmatic operations. You will lead approximately 15 staff members, including facility supervisors, facility operators, facility points of contact (FPOCs), facility coordinators, and support staff. This position is within the Superblock Program in the Strategic Deterrence Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. In this role you will * Provide advanced technical leadership, direction, training, and supervision for SBK facility operations personnel. * Manage the safe and reliable operation of facility systems in accordance with the applicable nuclear facility Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), Conduct of Operations requirements, and other governing environmental, safety, and health requirements. * Oversee day-to-day facility operations to ensure operational readiness, system availability, and compliance with a
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