U-Metal Laboratory Supervisor 1

BWXT•Erwin, TN

1d•$70,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the operation of a laboratory on all as needed shifts and approves analytical data prior to reporting. Assures that operations are performed in a safe and compliant manner. Acts as laboratory material custodian as required.

Requirements

A. S. -- Science, Engineering or technical field OR four years’ laboratory supervision experience may be substituted for the A. S. Degree.
Must have one year of college Chemistry or Physics.
One to two years’ supervisory experience.
In lieu of the 1-2 years required supervisory experience, a B. S. -- Science, Engineering or other technical degree without supervisory experience is acceptable.
Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

Responsibilities

Studies and understands the labor contract, lab procedures and equipment utilized in the lab area.
Makes job assignments, keeps time cards updated daily and schedules overtime as needed.
Coordinates analytical priorities with plant needs by communicating with laboratory management and other departments.
Acts as laboratory material custodian on all shifts. Directs and performs operations to comply with material control requirements.
Approves analytical data prior to reporting to ensure compliance with analytical and regulatory requirements.
Monitors and evaluates lab operations and communicates this information to lab management and staff.
Reports accidents, equipment issues that will impact laboratory operations, procedural deviations, and any other unusual occurrence.
Communicates as required with Maintenance Department to identify repair needs and priority when equipment problems occur.
Writes work orders, serves as Work Area Administrator and performs Lock Out/Tag Out.
Directs and monitors hourly personnel's quality and level of performance and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
Communicates and acts on this information as required and administers disciplinary action when required.
Prepares transfers of wastewater to WWTF, mixed waste for disposal and sample returns to generator.