Operations Production Control Coordinator

INL • Idaho, ID

8d • $79,344 - $195,288 • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Operations Production Control Coordinator to work on our Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) Operations Facility Support team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our ATR facility with every Friday off. You will monitor ATR operations, facility operations, and related oversight of planning, maintenance, modifications, and space allocations for ranges and facilities located with research and nuclear capabilities. You will verify that activities conducted in facilities comply with regulatory requirements and ensure training requirements are met. You will advise on all aspects of safety, quality and efficiency associated with conduct of operations and ensure facilities and laboratories comply with environmental, waste, disposition of materials standards. You will report to the Director of ATR Operations.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, an advanced degree and 2 years, or 11 years of relevant experience to be considered in lieu of degree.
• Level 4: Bachelor’s and 9 years of experience, a Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, a PhD and 4 years of experience, or 15 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience to include Operations experience in a nuclear environment.
• Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) level of knowledge or ability to obtain SRO level of knowledge within 18 months of hire.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) and facility operations activities to ensure the facility is operated safely and in full compliance with all laboratory requirements, federal and state regulations, orders, and permits.
• Act as an expert in the safe conduct of operations.
• Oversee and mentor project managers and technicians in the planning and execution of complex and high-risk operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, procedures, tools, and equipment.
• Manage the condition, maintenance, flow of materials in and out of facilities in support of experiments and exercises, and storage of materials and equipment.
• Perform reviews and oversight of various operation systems design, construction, and set-up.
• Lead walkdowns, inspections, and operation scope reviews.
• Coordinate with ATR plant operations, maintenance, program managers, project managers, experiment engineers and mission enabling organizations to ensure that laboratory spaces are maintained efficiently and provide operational capabilities in accordance with the schedule(s) as well as organizational strategic plans.
• Validate and approve operation work control documents to ensure work instructions adequately identify work scope safety hazards, hazard mitigation/controls, provide sufficient detail to control the work and comply with ATR Technical Safety Requirements and company policies.
• Conduct reviews of system and activity compatibility and coordination/scheduling all system operations within the ATR.
• Allocate personnel to specific job assignments, direct workflow, coordinate production schedules, coordinate activities such as preventative/corrective maintenance, repairs, lock and tag, operations and outage activities, and act on employee problems.
• Provide leadership/advisory support, guidance, and planning for new and complex projects/problems within the ATR.
• Identify facility deficiencies and coordinate with enabling organizations to correct.
• Coordinate with Shift Supervisor/Control Room Supervisor to ensure correct plant configuration for all maintenance activities prior to releasing work for the day.
• Be accountable for asset management and budgeting to ensure facility, equipment, and operating procedures are adequate and ready to carry out the mission.
• Support compliance for programs such as ISMS, HPI, Contractor Assurance Program, Quality Assurance Program, Performance Assurance Program, Conduct of Operations, and Conduct of Maintenance.
• Develop outage plans and ensure risks / hazards to laboratory and nuclear facilities are appropriately managed.
• Guide and mentor more junior staff members.
• May coordinate complex/facility upgrades, maintenance, and repairs.
• May determine if an USQ screen is necessary to perform maintenance activities.
• Escort and oversee subcontractors as required.
• Maintain strategic interfaces with S&T Directorates, COOs, INL mission enabling organizations, ES&H SMEs, DOE, Universities, and other national laboratories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees