Plant Health Lead

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Health organization integrates efforts across organizations to support holistic asset management at capability and site levels. Plant Health Leads work with System Health Managers and other System Owners to proactively manage the availability of facilities, production equipment, and supporting site infrastructure in support of site missions. They support programs, processes, and tools that integrate and optimize asset management of site infrastructure and programmatic equipment, and develop and inform asset strategies for future mission success. The role involves collecting, managing, and communicating asset management information and data. Plant Health Leads use Enterprise Risk Management tools to assess current and future risks to site infrastructure and communicate risks and mitigation actions to inform site strategies and funding plans. They facilitate annual reviews of each capability and updates to the Y-12 Plant Health Asset Risk Database (PHARM) and associated OnePagers with capability owners and subject matter experts. Plant Health OnePagers communicate risks and proposed mitigation strategies to stakeholders and support Programs' FYNSP funding plans. Plant Health Leads use data analytics and visualization techniques to assess and communicate asset management information, including maintenance and equipment history data. They present metrics for each capability to the Plant Health Review Committee (PHRC), and help author presentations about site infrastructure conditions, needs, and strategies for internal and external audiences. The role also collaborates with other NSE sites and the United Kingdom's Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) on asset management best practices. The position leads collaboration among Capability Owners, Program Integration, Subject Matter Experts, and Strategic Planning on Strategic Asset Management Program (SAMP) improvements. It also leads complex change initiatives for asset management and facility operations by implementing business solutions through programmatic guidance, process control requirements, and applications of computing systems and technology. The position is accountable to the Plant Health Manager for assigned duties and works with assigned Program Managers, Program Integration customers and stakeholders, and SAMP-enabling stakeholders and support organizations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Ten or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered in place of the stated education and experience requirements.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.
  • Successful completion of required pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or technology from an EAC/ABET-accredited program in the United States, or a designated equivalent from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or ABET's list of substantially equivalent programs.
  • Strong database and data analysis skills.
  • Self-motivation to identify and implement continuous improvement.
  • Experience in an NRC- or DOE-regulated environment.
  • Strategic, creative, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated ability in planning, writing, organization, communication, schedule compliance, and management of technical issues.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment and promote collaboration.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with organizations across the NSE.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to present information clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to resolve complex issues using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, manage, and communicate asset management information and data.
  • Apply Enterprise Risk Management tools to assess current and future risks to site infrastructure and communicate risks and mitigation actions to inform site strategies and funding plans.
  • Facilitate annual reviews of each capability and update the Y-12 Plant Health Asset Risk Database (PHARM) and associated OnePagers with capability owners and subject matter experts.
  • Use data analytics and visualization techniques to assess and communicate asset management information, including maintenance and equipment history data.
  • Present capability metrics regularly to the Plant Health Review Committee (PHRC).
  • Assist in authoring presentations that communicate site infrastructure conditions, needs, and strategies to internal and external entities, including CNS Senior Leadership, PHRC, Program Integration, YFO, and NNSA federal program managers.
  • Collaborate with other NSE sites and the United Kingdom's Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) on asset management best practices.
  • Lead collaboration among Capability Owners, Program Integration, Subject Matter Experts, and Strategic Planning on improvements to the Strategic Asset Management Program (SAMP).
  • Lead complex change initiatives in support of asset management and facility operations by implementing business solutions through programmatic guidance, process control requirements, and computing systems and technology.
  • Execute assigned duties thoroughly and on time for the Plant Health Manager, and coordinate with assigned Program Managers and stakeholders to maintain alignment between program objectives and Plant Health efforts.

Benefits

  • Medical plan
  • Prescription drug plan
  • Vision plan
  • Dental plan
  • Employer-matched 401(k) savings plan
  • Disability coverage
  • Education reimbursement
  • Onsite workout facilities
  • Onsite cafeterias
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Career advancement and professional development programs
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