Fuel Development Operations Manager

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,400 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

BWXT is currently seeking a Fuel Development Operations Manager for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

The Fuel Development Operations Manager will be responsible for the safe operations and day-to-day direction of personnel assigned to Fuel Development activities in the emerging programs chemistry laboratories as well as development activities and bench testing/experimentation to scale up of pseudo manufacturing processes with new/novel equipment and techniques.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be located in the Lynchburg, VA Advanced Technologies office. Relocation benefits are available for this position. 

Job Description / Duties:

• Establish priorities for evaluation of system improvements utilizing new technologies and advanced techniques.
• Prepare and review system and equipment implementation, installation & improvements with facilities and technical experts.
• Prepare, review, and approve operating procedures.
• Ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met.
• Direct the trouble shooting and repair of "out of spec" techniques and processes.
• Coordinate the preventive maintenance of equipment and techniques.
• Interface with chemistry laboratory supervisor, other technical experts and research personnel for materials characterization and chemical processing interfaces.
• Interface with engineering, program, and manufacturing stakeholders for alignment on a daily basis.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of leadership / supervisory experience.
• Must possess an understanding of waste management.
• A strong skill set in materials chemistry which includes the processing, structure, and performance of ceramics processing techniques is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• If required, must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance.

Additional Desired Skillsets:

• Experience in an operating laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated direct personnel management skills.
• Knowledge of advanced analytical instrumentation such as ICP-MS, FTIR, TGA, SEM, etc.
• Previous experience in the development of ceramics.
• Prior experience in a nuclear or cGMP environment.
• Previous experience in work control processes to evaluate a process, perform required investigations, and ensure the safe execution of facility layout and experimentation. 

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols. 

As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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