Operations Center Operator 4/5

About the role

The TA55 Operations Center Operator position serves as the primary interface between tenant organizations, support services subcontractors, and FOD to review and implement DOE O 422.1, Conduct of Operations. This role requires 24/7/365 coverage and is filled at either the Operator 4 or Operator 5 level, depending on the candidate's skills.

Responsibilities

• Facility Access Control and work release by tracking, screening, and ensuring all work activities have been properly scheduled through the Plan-of-the-Day (POD)
• Administration of the lockout/tagout management program to include issuing locks and procedural development
• Responsible for tracking and ensuring all Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) and Administrative Surveillance Instruction (ASI) surveillances of facility systems are in conformance with the established authorization basis for operation

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and experience with Conduct of Operations as applied to a Nuclear/High Hazard Facility and maintaining a Nuclear Facility or High Hazard Facility
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the following aspects of equipment operations as applied to a Nuclear Facility or High Hazard Facility
• Expert knowledge of the Laboratory's facility/operational/computing policies, practices, and procedures
• Experience with lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures and execution
• Expert knowledge of typical facility electrical and mechanical systems, sub-systems and components (heating, ventilation, refrigeration systems, cooling towers, fire suppression/alarm systems, air compressors, pneumatic controls, etc.)
• Experience tracking and ensuring all Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) and In-Service Inspections (ISI) surveillances of facility systems are in conformance with the established authorization basis for operation
• Ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications for Operator 4: An Associate's Degree in a relevant field and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
• Minimum qualifications for Operator 5: An Associate's Degree in a relevant field and 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Skills

• Extensive knowledge in formal work control processes
• Expert knowledge of configuration management
• Expertise in understanding and interpreting various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Knowledge and understanding of Programmatic Logic Controller (PLC) based systems
• Prior experience working in a nuclear facility, for example, Naval Nuclear Power Program or commercial nuclear plant

Benefits

Includes PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network, dental and vision insurance, free basic life and disability insurance, paid maternity and parental leave, award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually), learning opportunities and tuition assistance, flexible schedules and time off (PTO), onsite gyms and wellness programs, extensive relocation packages, and more.

Pay

Operator 4: $71,200 - $112,900
Operator 5: $85,900 - $139,900

Schedule

Working off-shift/rotating schedule. This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.