Operations Field Supervisor

Amentum•Richland, WA

3d•$115,544 - $182,530•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Field Supervisor is a line supervisor responsible for the safe conduct of assigned facility activities. The role requires qualification to operate facility processes and directs operations staff. The supervisor takes direction from the Control Room Supervisor and may coordinate operations within assigned areas, performing complex assignments within approved schedules and budgets and using independent judgment to resolve problems. The position may coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and departments. The position supports operations, maintenance, and commissioning of the Waste Treatment Plant facilities. It is located 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 and two weeks of night shifts. The supervisor oversees assigned personnel and field activities, including work in hazardous or contaminated areas, and helps maintain safe, compliant facility operations. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without 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 DOE as posing heightened security concerns.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of nuclear facility experience, as required by DOE Order 426.2. Applicable experience includes work at facilities where radioactive materials are routinely handled, stored, processed, or used.
Experience in design, construction, and operational training may be evaluated case by case and requires approval to count as applicable nuclear experience.
Full-time related academic training may substitute one-for-one for up to two of the three years of required nuclear experience.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
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 of days followed by two weeks of nights.
Ability to perform desk work involving reading, writing, computer processes, and telephone operations.
Ability to arrange or perform presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts.
Ability to walk, climb, descend, crouch, stand, bend, twist, and turn while overseeing field activities, including in hazardous or contaminated areas, and to wear personal protective equipment while carrying small items.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in engineering or science, or equivalent education; an associate degree in engineering or science may substitute for two years of experience.
Knowledge of DOE operating policies, rules, and regulations, or knowledge of commercial nuclear facility regulations and requirements such as NRC/INPO, and relevant industry codes and standards.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform all work safely and with concern for the safety of employees.
Perform work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
Demonstrate understanding of system design and operation, including environmental, safety, health, and regulatory requirements, through assigned operations management qualification.
Complete required training and maintain qualifications associated with assignments.
Support operations, maintenance, and commissioning of the Waste Treatment Plant facilities.
Remain apprised of operational status and ongoing 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, including assigning complex work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and training staff.
Review project designs and other documents for maintenance and testing impacts and repair methods, and provide comments within area of expertise.
Identify deficiencies and initiate corrective actions.
Ensure timely and accurate oral and written technical reports on assigned activities.
Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality to protect people and the environment.
Ensure activities comply with applicable permits and licenses, the documented safety analysis, and technical safety requirements, including requirements related to radioactive, hazardous, or mixed-waste releases.
Ensure conduct-of-operations standards are upheld in activity planning and performance.
Conduct concise, informative briefings that establish goals and priorities for assigned activities.
Communicate with support organizations to ensure activities start and finish as scheduled.
Make timely, 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.
Provide clear instructions to operations staff and support personnel and require repeat-back of instructions.
Meet goals and objectives established by the facility management organization.
Maintain a broad perspective of operational conditions affecting the safety of assigned activities.
Escalate attempts to bypass or overrule operational judgment to higher line operational authority.
Avoid involvement in a single operation that could distract from other required activities.
Ensure conduct-of-operations procedures are correctly implemented during facility activities.
Identify housekeeping and facility material-condition deficiencies for corrective action by the appropriate organization.
Maintain awareness of facility status and ensure equipment is operated in accordance with written and approved procedures.
Support initial investigations of abnormal events, including quarantining equipment and systems as necessary.
Conduct periodic tours of assigned areas to observe activities and verify safe work in accordance with approved procedures.
Maintain overall authority and responsibility for the direction and control of assigned activities, including supporting-group work and on-the-job training.