Facilities and Operations Supervisor

Savannah River National Laboratory • Aiken, SC

21h

About The Position

The Facilities and Operations Supervisor oversees the daily maintenance activities of the Shielded Cells department, specifically leading the Manipulator Repair Program . This role ensures the operational readiness of specialized equipment used to handle highly radioactive materials. You will provide hands-on leadership, set team priorities, and ensure all work adheres to Department of Energy (DOE) safety standards and conduct of operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of experience leading teams in an industrial or laboratory setting, with a strong background in equipment maintenance or mechanical repair.
• Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOE security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
• Nuclear experience.
• Familiarity with Conduct of Maintenance and the ability to interpret technical drawings and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead the comprehensive manipulator repair program, overseeing the maintenance, rebuilding, and testing of master-slave manipulator arms used in radioactive environments.
• Daily Supervision: Manage the daily workflow of the Shielded Cells support team, ensuring tasks are prioritized to meet laboratory research and mission-critical schedules.
• Work Control: Serve as the Person-in-Charge (PIC), performing walkdowns, task previews, and pre-job briefings to ensure safety and deconfliction of work activities.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to SRNL internal procedures, DOE Orders, and Integrated Safety Management Systems (ISMS).
• Equipment Innovation: Collaborate on the design, modification, or mockup of laboratory equipment to improve remote operations within the hot cell environment.
• Operational Reporting: Monitor and report on maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide performance updates to senior management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED