UFO Production Support Specialist

CNS•Oak Ridge, TN

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Support Specialist assists the Production Support Manager in the technical execution and integration of daily production work activities. This role involves supporting the development of daily work schedules, monitoring and resolving issues related to production schedules, facility condition, and waste and environmental compliance. The specialist may also serve as a relief PSM/Supervisor, support shift and pre-job briefings, and develop/monitor operating and procedural practices. Additionally, the role includes identifying and implementing Lean/5S improvements, supporting management in liaison with bargaining unit employees, and performing other duties to ensure safe working conditions and efficient work flow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
OR Master’s degree: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
OR PhD: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major and 4 years nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709.
Medical requirements may apply.
CNS is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working to a Start-up Plan and First Use Controls.
Working knowledge of the Metal Purification Process, Mass Tracking System, Direct Chip Melt, and 441 Containers.
Strong technical, organizational and communication skills.
Working knowledge of related production and facility support equipment and maintenance processes.
A working knowledge of CNS Technical Services requirements and waste acceptance criteria is desired.

Responsibilities

Supporting the development of daily work schedules and job assignments.
Monitoring, coordinating, and resolving issues related to production schedules, facility condition, and waste and environmental compliance.
Serving as a relief PSM / Supervisor as requested.
Supporting shift and pre-job briefings.
Developing and monitoring operating and procedural practices and ensures documentation required by those practices is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Identifying and implementing Lean/5S improvements to processes and operations practices.
Supporting Production Operations management in liaison with bargaining unit employees, overtime management, training status, staffing actions, and other personnel activities as requested.
Performing other duties as assigned to provide leadership in maintaining safe working conditions, proactively preventing injuries, contaminations and exposures and supporting the safe, efficient and effective flow of work within the production area.