Process Area Manager

Centrus Energy • Piketon, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Be the captain of the Cascade! As a Process Area Manager at Centrus Energy, you’ll lead the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of our UF6 processes—from centrifuge assembly and testing to utilities, storage, and beyond. You’ll guide a team of supervisors, keep plant systems running smoothly, and have the authority to hit pause when safety calls. If you thrive on leadership, safety, and big-picture operations, this role puts you at the center of it all.

What you will Do:
Step into the heart of Centrus Energy’s operations as a Process Area Manager and take the lead in keeping our Cascade processes safe, compliant, and running at their best. You’ll oversee everything from UF6 receipt, storage, and transport, to centrifuge assembly, testing, and eventual decommissioning—all while making sure plant utilities, facility surveillances, and shift operations stay on track. You’ll direct a talented team of supervisors, guide integrated planning and scheduling, ensure compliance with regulations, and have the authority to stop operations if safety is ever in doubt. In short: you’ll be the go-to leader ensuring our operations run smoothly, safely, and smartly.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Business, or Project Management (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in industrial, chemical, or nuclear plant operations, maintenance, engineering, or support
• 1+ year of supervisory experience in a related industry
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a “Q” Clearance

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a related industry
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives or corrective actions
• A strong sense of accountability for safe operations
• Strategic planning expertise and sharp business acumen
• Currently holding an active Q-level security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of UF6 processes (centrifuge assembly and testing, utilities, storage, etc.).
• Oversee UF6 receipt, storage, and transport.
• Manage centrifuge assembly, testing, and decommissioning.
• Ensure plant utilities, facility surveillances, and shift operations stay on track.
• Direct a team of supervisors.
• Guide integrated planning and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Have the authority to stop operations if safety is in doubt.

Benefits

• Pre-employment background check
• Pre-employment drug test
• Random drug testing program
• Drug testing in the event of any incident causing injury or damage to property
• Drug testing if reasonable suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Background investigation by the Federal government for Q security clearance
• Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree