Superblock Nuclear Facility Operations Supervisor

Company Description

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place. Pay Range
 Annually 

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range
$132,570 - $196,428 Annually 

$132,570 - $162,324 Annually for the 390.1 Level

$160,410 - $196,428 Annually for the 390.2 Level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Nuclear Facility Operations Supervisor. In this role, you will provide high level technical support and collaborate in the continuing implementation of Superblock projects, programs, and operations. You will ensure regulatory, and compliance obligations are met in accordance with facility safety requirements for all Superblock facilities. You will serve as a catalyst for the continuous operation of Superblock nuclear facilities associated with mission-directed programmatic work.  This position is in the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.

This position will be filled at either the 390.1 or 390.2 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

In this role, you will

• Ensure adherence to Facility Safety Plans, Technical Safety Requirements, Conduct of Operations (DOE order 422.1), and the Work Planning and Control manual. Analyze and interpret complex data, identify problems, and provide original solutions to problems to ensure work control documents are adhered to, and a safe working environment is maintained.
• Lead day-to-day operations and serve as the point of contact for operations in support of startup activities, D&D initiatives and a wide array of projects that may affect the Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) for each building.
• Develop, implement, and execute Operations related programs as assigned by the Superblock Operations Manager. Review and implement facility operations procedures to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Maintain safety-related equipment records and databases, including TME, Calibration Database and eSOMS.
• Coordinate with the training department to ensure Certified and Senior Certified training materials are current and relevant.
• Provides supervision to a work unit or group of employees. Directly assign tasks or check on work progress assigned by others. Typically collaborates with a broad level of personnel, both internal and external to LLNL.
• Oversee regular field presence through attending pre-job briefs, conducting safety walkdowns, and ensuring work performed in facilities is in concurrence with the DSA.
• Act as Subject-Matter Expert and primary point of contact for the Superblock on Operations and advise and assist facility users to assure safe operation and full regulatory compliance.
• Act as one of the primary responders for emergency response and other off-normal events in the facilities such as equipment malfunctions, alarms, and worker injuries.
• Obtain/Maintain Senior Certified Operator Qualifications.
• Recognize, create, and implement plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In Additional job responsibilities at the 390.2 level

• Provide support for operational assessments when the Superblock Operations manager is unavailable. This may include interfacing with various levels of government oversight and management. (DOE, NNSA, DFNSB, etc.)
• Serve as an adviser on Superblock operations and facility-specific issues to the SD Assurance Manager, Facility Manag