Conduct of Operations Manager

Position Overview

Under limited supervision, performs Operations job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities include assisting and supporting management in ensuring that all site Operations are conducted in a manner that is safe, cost effective and fully compliant with Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, LLC procedures and all contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Plans, schedules and organizes the work to ensure utilization of employees and compliance with all contract requirements, quality standards and budgetary guidelines.
• Ensures staffing levels of supervised personnel are maintained in a manner which allows the effective execution of the assigned scope of work at all times.
• Instructs employees on the work methods and performance expectations.
• Provides leadership and motivation to subordinate personnel.
• Maintains close working relationship with senior management and/or operational management in ensuring Operations services are being properly executed and needs of the company are met.
• Interfaces with groups inside and outside the organization, senior management, other locations, auditors and client representatives.
• Develops or reviews/updates various plans, policies or procedures as needed.
• Responsible for personnel actions and performance appraisals.
• Budgetary responsibility.
• Provides technical and/or functional support to the Operations team.
• Performs duties complex in nature.
• Other job related duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner. If supervising others, has responsibility for the safety of those being supervised and ensures they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits.
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a related field and 11 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 11 - 14 years.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with nuclear facility operations.
• Knowledge of and experience with DOE nuclear facility safety including technical safety requirements, processes and reporting requirements.
• Attention to detail.
• Expert PC skills including Microsoft software.
• DOE "L" or "Q" clearance or ability to obtain a DOE "L" or "Q" clearance.

Working Conditions

• Work in an office at a normal environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities or industrial field environments). May also work at off-project sites representing the organization at various types of locations throughout the community for business purposes.
• Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.
• Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), non-repetitive, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.
• Ability to perform primary office duties including heavy computer usage.
• Radiological training will be required.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.