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Deputy Director Maintenance, Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF)

Savannah River Mission Completion
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Mar 2026
💰 $225,000/yr($131,000/yr$225,000/yr)

About the role

Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion, LLC (SRMC) is seeking a Deputy Director Maintenance, Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site.

 

The Deputy Director Maintenance (SWPF) provides support to the Maintenance Director and acts on his/her behalf by providing leadership for facility projects and facility support organizations.  Plans, organizes and directs short and long-range resource requirements and programs to continually improve Conduct of Maintenance, and fosters a Nuclear Safety Culture.

 

Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership for facility projects, and facility support organizations during implementation of facility changes, and other improvements including procedures (both maintenance and administrative).
  • Oversees safe maintenance activities for assigned facilities/areas in support of company objectives and mission. 
  • Ensures facility requirements are met and all maintenance activities consider and adhere to applicable Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, DOE directives, and best management practices.
  • Provides clear lines of communication across departments and provides the interface necessary to ensure activities are progressing as scheduled.
  • Supports the Maintenance Director in all maintenance activities associated with the SWPF facility.
  • Assists the Maintenance Director with resources to ensure staffing and budget requirements are met.  Selects and qualifies maintenance personnel.
  • Enhances morale and performance of employees through effective coaching and leadership to increase productivity and efficiency.
  • Fosters an environment in which all work is performed utilizing DOE/INPO Conduct of Operations Standards and HPI tools within a Safety Conscious Work Environment.
  • Oversees departmental implementation of safety, training, environmental and quality programs.
  • Assists the Maintenance Director with the maintenance training program in accordance with the qualification plan to ensure personnel are trained and qualified to support milestones.
  • Assists the Maintenance Director in the interface and prompt response, resolution and closure of all compliance issues resulting from self-assessments and independent reviews by ORR, QA, DOE, DNFSB and other auditing groups.
  • Assists the Maintenance Director in the development and implementation of maintenance programs to ensure compliance with Conduct of Maintenance, DOE Order 430.1B

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering or Science (e.g. Physics, Chemistry) progressive professional experience in engineering, maintenance and/or operations; or
  • BS in a non-technical degree and progressive professional experience in engineering, maintenance and/or operations; or
  • High School Diploma and progressive experience/secondary education in a technical, engineering or operations field. 

Additional Information:

  • Experience must include a broad spectrum of maintenance work experiences.
  • This position falls under DOE Order 426.2 and must meet the education/experience requirements under the order.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Able to apply advanced technical, engineering, and scientific concepts to process equipment problems
  • Previous leadership/management experience dealing with a broad range of employees, cultural backgrounds, education, and experience in a large multi-disciplined organization.
  • In depth knowledge of Savannah River Site Maintenance policies and procedures related to the jobs function

About

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities.  www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Benefits

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs. 

Highlights of our plans include:

  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
  • Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
  • Health Savings Account
  • Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Includes 160 hours annual paid time of

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