HLW Operations Remotability Supervisor

The HLW Operations Remotability Supervisor is responsible for assigned activities relating to preparing for the remote operation, maintenance, and testing of HLW mechanical systems. The HLW Remotability Supervisor will be directly responsible for supporting, planning, and coordinating activities supporting the mechanical capability of the HLW facility. This position is expected to utilize independent decision-making regarding resolution of problems. This position may coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project. Strong organizational skills and use of Microsoft Office products are required.

Key elements include: (1) Producing project documents such as reports, position papers, white papers, plans, procedures, and guides to document and implement strategies for remotability activities; (2) Work with the design integration team to ensure remotability can be performed as designed through review and analysis of comparable DOE facilities. (3) Identification of best practices and lessons learned from across DOE facilities and industry for implementation at HLW.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Lead remotability activities and strategies for HLW.

• Review Design document dealing with remote handling.

• Generating reports in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point

• Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.

• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.

• Perform activities and meet the goals and objectives established by the management organization

• Represent Operations for interfaces with other project organizations on issues affecting operations and maintenance of mechanical systems.

• Demonstrate an understanding system design, operation, and maintenance including environmental, safety and health aspects, and regulatory conformance.

• Remain apprised of design status and ongoing activities.

• Participate in Project design and other activities to ensure, operability, maintainability, and testability are incorporated.

• Support implementation of project wide initiatives affecting plant operations personnel and resources.

• Perform Facility walkdowns to support Design, Construction, Operational and maintenance needs.

• Identify deficiencies and initiate corrective actions as needed.

• Ensuring the standards set by the conduct of operations procedures are upheld in the planning and performance of all facility activities

• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment

• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisors request

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises assigned personnel/contractors, and includes assigning complex work, setting work priorities, and evaluating and training them

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree in engineering or science or equivalent education desired. Associates Degree in engineering or science may be substituted for two years of experience.

Experience:

10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 of those years in a managerial or supervisory role. Knowledge of DOE operating policies, rules and regulations, and knowledge of industry codes and standards in nuclear operations desired. A working knowledge of Conduct of Operations highly preferred. A working knowledge and operation of remote/field/control room systems such as mechanical systems, pumps and fluid systems, electrical systems, cranes and hoists, process jumpers, remote waste handling equipment, power manipulators, and instrumentation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual

Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

This position is currently located in Richland but may move to t