Operations Field Supervisor

Amentum•Richland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Field Supervisor is a line supervisor responsible for the safe conduct of assigned facility activities. Qualified under facility training requirements to operate facility processes, this position directs operations staff and may coordinate operations activities in assigned areas. The supervisor takes direction from the Control Room Supervisor, performs complex assignments within approved schedules and budgets, and uses independent judgment to resolve problems. The role may coordinate technical and administrative work with employees in other disciplines and departments. The position supports operations, maintenance, and commissioning of the Waste Treatment Plant facilities. It is based at the construction site, 22 miles north of Richland, and requires a rotating schedule of four days on and four days off, alternating two weeks of day shifts with two weeks of night shifts. The supervisor oversees field work inside and outside posted or barricaded hazardous or contaminated areas, including radiological and chemical areas, while following applicable procedures, permits, licenses, safety analyses, and technical safety requirements. Candidates must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship, pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access. Additional security requirements may apply to non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of nuclear facility experience, as required by DOE O 426.2. Applicable experience includes work at facilities where radioactive materials are routinely handled, stored, processed, or used.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including employment and education verification.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
Must be willing and able to work a rotating schedule of four days on and four days off, with two weeks on days and two weeks on nights.
Must be able to perform essential functions that include deskwork, reading, writing, computer and telephone work; presentations and meetings; and, for field oversight, walking, climbing, descending, crouching, standing, bending, twisting, and turning while wearing personal protective equipment and carrying small items.
May require long periods of sitting and/or standing and occasional lifting or transport of items to and from desk and printing stations.
Maintain qualifications associated with assigned work and perform operations in accordance with applicable safety, environmental, and conduct-of-operations requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in engineering or science, or equivalent education; this may substitute for two years of experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of DOE operating policies, rules, and regulations, or knowledge of commercial nuclear facility regulations and requirements such as NRC or INPO, and industry codes and standards in the area of expertise.
Experience implementing OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147.
Shift operations experience in a DOE production facility or high-hazard facility, including working knowledge of Conduct of Operations.
Nuclear experience in design, construction, or operational training may be considered applicable on a case-by-case basis and requires approval.
Full-time related academic training may be substituted one-for-one for up to two of the three required years of nuclear experience.

Responsibilities

Perform all work safely and with concern for the safety of employees, and comply with environmental permits and regulations.
Complete assigned operations management qualifications and maintain required training and qualifications.
Support operations, maintenance, and commissioning of Waste Treatment Plant facilities; remain apprised of operational status and modification activities.
Develop facility-related procedures, work instructions, and training materials, and support training implementation.
Develop lockout/tagout permits and facilitate their field implementation.
Direct field activities and use of project resources, including personnel and materials.
Supervise assigned personnel by assigning complex work, setting priorities, and evaluating and training them.
Review project design and other documents for maintenance and testing impacts and repair methods, and provide comments within the area of expertise.
Identify deficiencies and initiate corrective actions; report housekeeping and facility material-condition deficiencies to appropriate organizations.
Provide timely and accurate oral and written technical reports on assigned activities.
Uphold the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture and emphasize safety and quality to protect people and the environment.
Ensure activities remain within applicable permits and licenses, the documented safety analysis, and technical safety requirements, including requirements for releases of radioactive, hazardous, or mixed wastes.
Uphold conduct-of-operations standards in planning and performing facility activities.
Conduct concise briefings that establish goals and priorities, and communicate with support organizations to keep activities on schedule.
Make timely and informative notifications when required by facility events and procedures.
Take emergency action to prevent or mitigate abnormal events and place the facility in a safe, stable condition afterward.
Give clear, concise instructions to operations or support personnel and require them to repeat back their understanding.
Meet goals and objectives established by facility management and maintain broad awareness of operational conditions affecting safety.
Bring any attempt to bypass or overrule operational judgment to the attention of higher line operational authority; avoid distractions when multiple activities are required.
Ensure correct implementation of conduct-of-operations procedures in facility activities.
Maintain awareness of facility status and ensure equipment, including equipment operated by support personnel, is operated according to written and approved procedures.
Support initial investigations of abnormal events, including quarantining equipment and systems as necessary.
Perform periodic tours of assigned areas to observe activities and ensure safe work in accordance with approved procedures.
Maintain overall authority and responsibility for directing and controlling assigned activities, including work performed by supporting groups and on-the-job training activities.