Senior Director for Nuclear Safety

About the role

This position is open for both internal and external candidates to apply. The Facilities & Operations Directorate is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Senior Director for Nuclear Safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the Engineering and nuclear safety programs at one of the nation's premier research institutions and directly influence safety standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee more than 900 employees across the Criticality Safety Division, Safety Basis Division, and 3 Engineering divisions.
• Collaborate closely with DOE Field Office subject matter experts, DOE Headquarters assessments teams, and Defense Nuclear Safety Board representatives.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for nuclear safety programs supporting DOE Order 420.1C and related requirements, including: Nuclear Criticality Safety, Safety Basis development and authorization, Fire Protection Services, Natural Phenomena Hazards, Nuclear and non-nuclear engineering services and deliverables.
• Ensure effective implementation of program requirements and provide executive leadership to ensure engineering activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, standards, and Laboratory requirements.
• Lead the resolution of complex technical and operational issues.

Requirements

• Demonstrated record of successfully leading multidisciplinary technical organizations in support of nuclear facility operations, specifically facility engineering, safety basis, criticality safety, and project execution.
• Proven ability to establish, implement, and continuously improve related programs that efficiently enhance safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and engineering excellence.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of DOE O 420.1C and related DOE Orders, standards, and regulatory requirements including national codes and standards governing engineering and nuclear safety programs, with proven application to the design, operation, maintenance, modification, and project execution of nuclear facilities.
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of contractor management, NNSA/DOE personnel, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) staff and Board Members, and other internal and external stakeholders, including members of the public, while fostering collaboration and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing strategic partnerships, negotiating with customers and support organizations, resolving complex technical and organizational conflicts, and aligning diverse stakeholder interests to achieve mission objectives and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Demonstrated record of successfully leading multidisciplinary technical organizations in support of nuclear facility operations, specifically facility engineering, safety basis, criticality safety, and project execution.
  • Proven ability to establish, implement, and continuously improve related programs that efficiently enhance safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and engineering excellence.
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of DOE O 420.1C and related DOE Orders, standards, and regulatory requirements including national codes and standards governing engineering and nuclear safety programs, with proven application to the design, operation, maintenance, modification, and project execution of nuclear facilities.
  • Demonstrated success building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of contractor management, NNSA/DOE personnel, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) staff and Board Members, and other internal and external stakeholders, including members of the public, while fostering collaboration and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing strategic partnerships, negotiating with customers and support organizations, resolving complex technical and organizational conflicts, and aligning diverse stakeholder interests to achieve mission objectives and successful project outcomes.
  • Active DOE Q clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.

Skills

• Enterprise-level vision with bold thinking that pushes boundaries while maintaining safety excellence.
• Execution excellence developing and implementing impactful strategies that deliver results.
• Transparent trust that builds unwavering mutual confidence through honest communication.
• Empathetic leadership that values diverse perspectives to drive meaningful collaboration.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

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Schedule

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