Conduct of Operations Program Standards and Execution

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

6d • $114,360 - $234,336 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Conduct of Operations Program Standards and Execution professional will leverage breadth and depth of operational experience and developing strategic plans to improve planning, implementation, and execution of task-based actions with regards to research, operational, and maintenance activities. Key functions of the role include strategic planning with tactical and long-range objectives for nuclear, radiological, and non-nuclear facilities, providing strategic recommendations based on emerging trends and expansion opportunities within the nuclear industry, and leadership, support, and administration of operational strategic planning. The role involves interfacing between senior management, division directors, staff, and external stakeholders, and supporting the MFC’s strategy and mission. Additionally, the professional will interface with DOE and other external agencies in presenting and representing MFC’s operational capabilities and impact, represent MFC on operational and maintenance issues of significance to DOE-ID, and collaborate with other INL stakeholders. Mentoring of operational staff, assisting with succession planning, and elevating the level of professionalism and accomplishment of MFC’s talent are also key functions. The role advises senior leadership in strategies, policies, and practices that optimize operational performance and nuclear safety. Cross Cutting Operations Program Management includes establishment of Conduct of Operations Standards and Performance Expectations (MCP-9600), participation on the MFC Operational Safety Board, DOE Readiness Program Implementation Across MFC, Safety Basis (SAR/TSR) Implementation Guidance and Participation, cross-cutting communication (Lessons Learned, Operations Bulletins, Extent of Condition assessment, MFC Ops Alerts, etc.), management of Senior Supervisory Watch (SSW) Program, providing Event and Issue Response guidance and oversight, and providing team leader and team functions for contractor readiness assessments or operational readiness reviews.

Requirements

• Level 5 - Bachelor's degree + 12 years exp, MS + 8 years or PhD and 6 years relevant experience. Relevant experience includes nuclear and commercial/industry operational experience.
• Must have senior level experience in research or operational activities.
• Must have experience advising senior leadership in strategies, policies and practices that optimize operational performance and nuclear safety.
• Must have cross cutting operations program management in the following: Establishment of Conduct of Operations Standards and Performance Expectations (MCP-9600), Participate on the MFC Operational Safety Board, DOE Readiness Program Implementation Across MFC (and as requested outside of MFC), Safety Basis (SAR/TSR) Implementation Guidance and Participation, Cross-cutting communication: Lessons Learned, Operations Bulletins, Extent of Condition assessment, MFC Ops Alerts, etc, Management of Senior Supervisory Watch (SSW) Program, Provide Event and Issue Response: Guidance and Oversight, Provide team leader and team functions for contractor readiness assessments or operational readiness reviews
• Depending on the assigned directorate, must be a U.S. citizen and be required to obtain and maintain an “Q” and SCI level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a technical field (i.e., Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering).

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning will include tactical and long-range objectives for nuclear, radiological, and non-nuclear facilities across the balance of the complex.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on emerging trends, expansion opportunities within the nuclear industry to ensure a successful implementation and delivery of high quality and value-added research objectives focused on nuclear energy, science, and technology.
• Leadership, support, and administration of operational strategic planning, interfacing between senior management, division directors, staff, and external stakeholders, and supporting the MFC’s strategy and mission.
• Interfacing with DOE and other external agencies in presenting and representing MFC’s operational capabilities and impact. Represent MFC on operational and maintenance issues of significance to DOE-ID and collaborate with other INL stakeholders on activities that affect organizations across INL.
• Mentoring of operational staff, assisting with succession planning, and elevating the level of professionalism and accomplishment of MFC’s talent
• Advising senior leadership in strategies, policies and practices that optimize operational performance and nuclear safety.
• Establishment of Conduct of Operations Standards and Performance Expectations (MCP-9600)
• Participate on the MFC Operational Safety Board
• DOE Readiness Program Implementation Across MFC (and as requested outside of MFC)
• Safety Basis (SAR/TSR) Implementation Guidance and Participation
• Cross-cutting communication: Lessons Learned, Operations Bulletins, Extent of Condition assessment, MFC Ops Alerts, etc
• Management of Senior Supervisory Watch (SSW) Program
• Provide Event and Issue Response: Guidance and Oversight
• Provide team leader and team functions for contractor readiness assessments or operational readiness reviews

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior