Manager, Facility Radiological Protection

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

1d•$116,000 - $199,000•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah River Mission Completion, LLC (SRMC) is seeking a Manager, Facility Radiological Protection for its Aiken, South Carolina location on the Savannah River Site. The position directs and integrates work groups supporting the safe and efficient management of radiological and industrial safety, including Radiological Protection, Industrial Hygiene, and Safety personnel as defined by the Area Safety and Health Manager. The manager formulates and implements policies and practices to protect SRMC employees and oversees the coordination, planning, and execution of work to meet Federal, State, Company, and Site requirements protecting employees, the public, and the environment. The manager leads the facility Radiation Protection Program, ensures compliance with applicable requirements and the Site Radiological Control Manual, and supports operational readiness, facility startup, exposure and contamination control, training and qualification, and continuous improvement. The role represents the Safety and Health Department on radiological protection matters and integrates the Integrated Safety Management System into work planning. It also supports facility business planning, personnel matters, and a strong safety and total quality culture. SRMC is a prime contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy responsible for managing Savannah River Site Liquid Waste operations. The company’s work includes waste tank closure, operation of the Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations, and associated production and disposal facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and progressive related experience; or an associate degree and progressive related experience; or a high school diploma or GED and a combination of secondary education and/or related experience.
Nuclear experience is required.
Must meet the conditions of DOE Order 426.2.
Managers must receive facility-specific training based on comparison of their background and abilities with the position's responsibilities and duties.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of nuclear experience, preferably in the SRS Liquid Waste program and/or DOE Complex.
Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage, direct, and integrate the facility Radiation Protection Program, coordinating with the Area Safety and Health Manager, resolving technical issues, improving employee performance through Conduct of Operations initiatives, and overseeing compliance with the Site Radiological Control (5Q) Manual.
Implement Site and DOE policies through facility plans and procedures; review radiation protection policies and procedures for regulatory compliance, adequacy, consistency, and technical accuracy; and advise other Safety and Health Managers on policy.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Company, and Site requirements and maintain personnel and public exposure ALARA, including ownership of the Radiation Protection Program, Operational Readiness Reviews, facility startup, occupational exposure and contamination control, management walkthroughs and surveillances, occurrence report input, and formal responses to audits and surveillances.
Represent the Safety and Health Department on radiological protection issues internally and externally, and formulate and communicate positions to oversight and planning groups.
Direct integration of the Integrated Safety Management System into work planning so controls are established to minimize industrial and radiological risks to personnel.
Develop and implement facility business planning systems and coordinate manpower requirements through daily and weekly planning meetings with Line Management and business reviews.
Improve the facility Radiation Protection Program by monitoring training and qualification programs for Radiological Control Inspectors and First Line Managers; approving on-the-job training qualifications; reviewing and approving facility-specific training materials; participating in Training Review Committees as needed; identifying and implementing improvements; and evaluating radiological events and communicating lessons learned.
Provide management leadership for a safety and total quality culture, including enforcing monthly safety meeting attendance and good work practices, emphasizing safety on and off the job, and sponsoring improvement processes.
Provide management, values, and objectives for the facility; ensure compliance with SRR personnel policies; administer employee human resources issues, concerns, problems, and constructive discipline; and support personnel and professional development through training and counseling.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% immediate company contribution and additional matching for employee contributions.
Health insurance and prescription drug program.
Health Savings Account.
Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
160 hours of annual paid time off, accrued monthly, plus 11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Life and accident coverage.
Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition reimbursement.