Shift Operations Manager, Nuclear, T Plant

About the role

At the Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. We need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. Join a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community.

Responsibilities

The Waste Projects & Operations Project is responsible for:

• Safely and compliantly storing, treating, and disposing of a wide variety of solid wastes and nuclear materials.
• Providing integrated waste treatment, transportation, storage, and disposal services for all CPCCo cleanup projects.
• Management of stored fuels and capsules, including 1,936 highly radioactive cesium and strontium capsules in underwater storage.
• Retrieval and packaging of legacy transuranic waste for off-site disposition.
• Treatment and disposal of mixed and low-level radioactive wastes.

A day in the life of a Shift Operations Manager at T Plant includes, but is not limited to:

• Managing and supervising operations of T Plant Complex, including bargaining unit personnel.
• Adhering strictly to Conduct of Operations and Technical Safety Requirements.
• Establishing and maintaining operational priorities for all of the T Plant Complex.
• Coordinating with support groups to assure operating capability and compliance with all procedures.
• Reviewing and approving technical documents and conducting assessments.
• Functioning as a Building Emergency Director.
• Ensuring facility/system configuration control is maintained.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Grade 20 - Shift Operations Manager Nuclear: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 8 years of relevant experience and at least 2 years of relevant nuclear experience.
• Grade 21 - Shift Operations Manager Nuclear: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 10 years of relevant experience and at least 2 years of relevant nuclear experience.

The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, and impact. The level offered will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:

• Four or more years of supervisory experience.
• Previous experience as a Field Work Supervisor/Shift Manager in a Category 2 Nuclear Facility.
• Experience managing bargaining unit personnel.
• Strong Conduct of Operations experience, and problem-solving/decision-making skills.
• Solid understanding of work control management and integrated schedule processes, Lockout/Tagout requirements, criticality safety documents, Documented Safety Authorization, and Technical Safety Requirements.

Pay

Expected annualized pay range based on a full-time schedule (40 hours per week):

• Grade 20: $114,700 - $183,450
• Grade 21: $126,200 - $202,000

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.

Benefits

CPCCo's generous benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Paid time off.

For a full list of benefits, visit CPCCo Careers.

A few additional perks include:

• A casual-dress work environment (jeans are common).
• A standard 4-10's work schedule (four 10-hour days per week).
• Access to outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and more in the Pacific Northwest.
• Proximity to 200+ wineries and the Columbia River for long weekends.

Schedule

Shift Work Required: Yes

Standard schedule: 4-10's (four 10-hour days per week).