Utilities Operations Manager

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utilities Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing day to day operations within the Y-12 Utilities Operations at the Y-12 Plant. In addition, this position serves as the primary interface for Utilities Supervisors performing daily utilities operations within the Utilities Organization; provides leadership based on organizational goals, policies, procedures, and work assignments; and sets safety expectations and ensures compliance with all applicable requirements and regulations for Supervisors and craft personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
Fifteen (15) or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
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.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
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

Minimum of 5 years of utilities-related experience
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to interface effectively with various clients. This includes production and support organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 oversight for all efforts with the necessary support to allow Utilities Operations personnel to efficiently and safely respond to abnormal or emergency events and recovery efforts affecting the Utilities Distribution System.
Ensure the principles of the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS), Integrated Safeguards and Security Management (ISSM), and Conduct of Operations (ConOps) procedures and processes are implemented for all Utilities Operations systems.
Manage day-to-day decisions for assigned processes and equipment that affect system performance, reliability, and effectiveness/efficiencies to support the mission.
Provide leadership in maintaining safe working conditions, and is proactive in preventing injuries, radiological contamination, and other chemical and hazardous exposures to the workforce.
Manage non-electrical utilities services including temperature control, dehumidification, steam distribution, potable water, process water, tower water, demineralized water, industrial gases, cryogenics, compressed air, vacuum, storm water, sanitary sewer, and natural gas.
Manage Supervisors and craft personnel based on job-specific skill requirements, and ensure they are fully trained and qualified to perform assigned functions in a safe and efficient manner.
Provide oversight to Utilities Operations Senior Management team to maintain efficient and effective communications.
Oversee work activities to ensure they are completed in accordance with applicable requirements.
Maintain good configuration control of equipment and tools.
Ensure good housekeeping in shops and equipment.
Handle all personnel matters associated with work group, including requirements of bargaining unit contract.
Interview; hire, or make hiring recommendations; evaluate performance; coach, counsel, reward, and discipline employees, as appropriate; and train and develop staff.
Handle labor grievances and employee complaints and resolve personnel problems.
Provide leadership and personal interaction to promote positive work environment and encourage individual involvement.
Ensure all activities are performed in conformance with established procedures, policies, and standards for the Utilities Operations Organization.
Serve as the primary interface on issues related to utility system operational status, equipment status, emergency preparedness, audits and assessments, and other safety management programs.
Serve as the primary back-up and provide relief to the Senior Manager as needed.