Utilities Operations Manager

About the role

Located in Oak Ridge, TN, the Utilities Operations Manager oversees day-to-day operations within the Y-12 Utilities Operations at the Y-12 Plant, serving as the primary interface for Utilities Supervisors and providing leadership based on organizational goals, policies, procedures, and work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 oversight for all efforts with the necessary support to allow Utilities Operations personnel to efficiently and safely respond to abnormal or emergency events and recovery efforts affecting the Utilities Distribution System.
• Ensure the principles of the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS), Integrated Safeguards and Security Management (ISSM), and Conduct of Operations (ConOps) procedures and processes are implemented for all Utilities Operations systems.
• Manage day-to-day decisions for assigned processes and equipment that affect system performance, reliability, and effectiveness/efficiencies to support the mission.
• Provide leadership in maintaining safe working conditions, and is proactive in preventing injuries, radiological contamination, and other chemical and hazardous exposures to the workforce.
• Manage non-electrical utilities services including temperature control, dehumidification, steam distribution, potable water, process water, tower water, demineralized water, industrial gases, cryogenics, compressed air, vacuum, storm water, sanitary sewer, and natural gas.
• Manage Supervisors and craft personnel based on job-specific skill requirements, and ensure they are fully trained and qualified to perform assigned functions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provide oversight to Utilities Operations Senior Management team to maintain efficient and effective communications.
• Oversee work activities to ensure they are completed in accordance with applicable requirements. Maintain good configuration control of equipment and tools. Ensure good housekeeping in shops and equipment.
• Handle all personnel matters associated with work group, including requirements of bargaining unit contract. Interview; hire, or make hiring recommendations; evaluate performance; coach, counsel, reward, and discipline employees, as appropriate; and train and develop staff. Handle labor grievances and employee complaints and resolve personnel problems.
• Provide leadership and personal interaction to promote positive work environment and encourage individual involvement.
• Ensure all activities are performed in conformance with established procedures, policies, and standards for the Utilities Operations Organization.
• Serve as the primary interface on issues related to utility system operational status, equipment status, emergency preparedness, audits and assessments, and other safety management programs.
• Serve as the primary back-up and provide relief to the Senior Manager as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience. Fifteen (15) or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.

Qualifications