222-S Day Shift Manager (SOM)

Planned Systems International, Inc.•Richland, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a 222-S Day Shift Manager in Richland, WA. This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field and 10-12 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Fully qualified as Shift Operations Manager (SOM), Building Emergency Director (BED), Facility Operations Specialist (FOS), Field Work Supervisor (FWS), and Control Organization Authority (COA)

Nice To Haves

Experience managing Bargaining Unit personnel
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), and SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) Desktop.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive leadership for day-shift operations in a Category 3 Nuclear Laboratory, directing Shift Operations Managers, Chemical Technologists, and Stationary Operating Engineers to ensure laboratory activities are planned, scheduled, and conducted safely and efficiently.
Maintains strict compliance with DOE, federal, state, and local technical, environmental, and safety regulations, proactively anticipating and resolving hazards while collaborating with subject matter experts.
Serves as the primary facility leader, commanding and controlling responses to abnormal and emergency events.
Oversees personnel management—including performance, coaching, and conflict resolution—and promotes a strong safety culture and professional growth.
Authorizes work releases, approves and closes work packages, and manages access and key control.
Maintains awareness of configuration changes and activity integration.
Serves as the lock and tag (LOTO) control administrator to protect staff from hazardous energy releases through robust program oversight, audits, and training.
Directs daily activities of day-shift operations personnel, including Shift Operations Managers (SOMs), Chemical Technologists, and Stationary Operating Engineers.
Plans, schedules, and assigns work, providing leadership and clear direction to ensure laboratory functions and experiments are performed safely and efficiently.
Maintains staff qualifications and coordinates ongoing training to ensure readiness for operational and emergency assignments.
Oversees and coordinates daily operations of the Category 3 Nuclear Laboratory, proactively ensuring that all technical activities and processes are executed in strict compliance with DOE, federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and health regulations.
Applies expert knowledge of facility systems to anticipate, identify, and mitigate hazards, and collaborates with SMEs to resolve complex operational issues.
Implements incident command protocols during abnormal events and emergency situations.
Assesses evolving scenarios, initiates and directs emergency response actions, ensures rapid notification and coordination with facility staff and emergency response teams, and maintains oversight of facility status and personnel accountability throughout the event.
Addresses daily personnel matters, including performance feedback, coaching, discipline, and conflict resolution.
Supports professional growth and engagement by promoting a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement within the shift team.
Reviews and authorizes work releases, confirming readiness for safe execution.
Oversees acceptance and closeout of work packages, ensuring all activities meet operational, quality, and regulatory standards.
Validates appropriate controls, documentation, and audits are in place before work is considered complete.
Oversees the administration of the laboratory’s physical access and key control program, maintaining inventory and documentation of all keys, badges, and entry permissions.
Ensures only qualified individuals are provided access to controlled and secure areas of the facility.
Maintains comprehensive awareness of ongoing and planned facility activities, especially those that may change laboratory configuration or interface with Analytical Operations.
Coordinates with operations, engineering, and support teams to resolve potential work conflicts and ensure proper integration of technical tasks.
Serves as the administrator for the facility’s lock and tag (LOTO) program, ensuring rigorous implementation to protect staff from hazardous energy releases.
Conducts oversight and participates in routine surveillances and audits, and provides guidance and training on LOTO policies to laboratory personnel.