Operations Specialist III - Operations Programs SME

The Operations Specialist job family is responsible for all activities relating to operations and maintenance associated with plant equipment and systems.  The Operations Programs SME will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Plant Management Activity Level Requirements Management Program documents.

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

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

• Perform all work in compliance within governing requirements

• Complete required training and maintain qualifications

• Remain apprised of operational status and ongoing modification activities that impact the implementation of requirements

• Develop and maintain Plant Management and Activity Level Requirements training material and support training implementation

• Review Project requirements documents for operations and maintenance activity level impacts

• Identify issues and improvement opportunities and initiate corrective actions

• Represent Plant Management for interfaces with other project organizations on issues affecting activity level requirements and implementation of operations and maintenance activities

• Ensure accurate identification, allocation, and flow down of activity level source requirements

• Perform assessments to identify process improvements and measure overall Activity Level Requirements program health

• Coordinate the flow down of environmental, safety, and health requirements (e.g. permit requirements, laws, national consensus codes and standards) from the designated requirement area program into operating and maintenance procedures developed by the Technical Procedures organization and the Work Planning and Control organization

• Gain and maintain a working knowledge of institutional programs that implement the Integrated Safety Management System

• Ensure the standards set by the Conduct of Operations program procedures are upheld in the planning and development of activities

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

• Conduct concise, informative briefings which establish goals and priorities for the assigned activities

• Communicate with other support organizations to ensure activities are started and completed as scheduled

• Make timely, informative notifications when driven by facility events and procedures

• Perform activities and meet the goals and objectives established by the Facility Management organization

• 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 at department supervisor request

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

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.

Required Experience: Possess eight (8) years of experience in nuclear or high hazard waste treatment facilities with expertise in implementation of startup, operations, and/or maintenance programs.  Knowledge of DOE operating directives and standards, and knowledge of industry codes and standards including DOE O 422.1, Conduct of Operations and DOE-HDBK-1226, Activity Level Work Planning and Control Implementation.  Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Desired: Working knowledge and understanding of work control processes to include Periodic Maintenance Task Forms (PMTFs) and Computerize Material Management System (CMMS).  Proficient in working in IBM Rational DOORs® and in Operational Requirements Database (ORDB).

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 supp