Site Operations Director

Y-12 National Security Complex
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Jan 14, 2025
Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Site Operations Director Career Level: Director Organization: Y-12 Site Operations (51433489) Job Specialty: Nuclear/High Hazard Operations What You'll Do The Y-12 Site Operations Director will facilitate clear alignment, accelerate issue resolution, and ensure production assets and process systems, are always available to meet the mission. The position will provide policy and direction to the Y-12 site with an operational/programmatic optic. The Command Center will be the central nervous system for the Y-12 site, ensuring that all activities are efficiently integrated to enable the Y-12 site to always deliver as promised. Y-12 Site Operations Director will tactically identify areas of vulnerability in the achievement of the production mission and direct appropriate initiatives to eliminate or mitigate those vulnerabilities. The Y-12 Site Operations Director will be accountable to the Y-12 Site Operations Senior Director and be responsible for: Defining and achieving top organizational objectives and developing organizational policies, including establishing expectations for matrix organization support Makes key decisions on administrative/operational issues Operational equipment and systems decisions are made with programmatic data integration and production deliverable demands in a high hazard nuclear manufacturing environment Responsible and accountable for the availability, reliability, and sustainability of assigned equipment, systems, and facilities Ensuring Operational, Deliverable, and Programmatic impacts are escalated to the Command Center, which will assess/determine the (potential) impact to the plan/schedule and orchestrates deployment with Y-12 Operations and support organizations for required resources to address/mitigate impact Directing and leading verification/validation of the asset management strategies and applicability on Production Equipment and Process Systems as required by DOE 422.1 for nuclear facilities Required to tactically communicate major manufacturing organizational elements, system and equipment impacts, and special nuclear material movement progress that support deliverables and commitments Establishes priority driven schedules for Production, Projects, Infrastructure, and Outages to ensure appropriate distribution of resources in accordance with strategic objectives Manage productivity initiatives to maximize employee involvement in adherence to established organizational milestones Determine programmatic objectives and requirements, and recommend policy/procedural alignment and improvements as they pertain to efficient work flow strategies of the equipment and systems in a high hazard nuclear manufacturing environment Utilize excess capacity gained by schedule efficiency for additional work and surge capacity Ultimate determination authority of Priority-1 and Prority-2 breakdowns Reconciliation authority for competing priorities What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree: Minimum 12 years relevant experience; minimum 5 years of relevant supervisory / management experience In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science and 4 years nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In theinterim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2) Preferred Job Requirements Must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Operations, Conduct of Operations, Integrated Safety Management, Y-12 Safety Management Programs, Engineering principles, Quality requirements and Security requirements Must have knowledge of DOE Orders and state and federal laws pertaining to facility operations; complex building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, etc.), instrumentation and equipment; risk management; work planning and control; radioactive and/or hazardous materials; and event management and issue response Bachelor of Science in Engineering/STEM related field from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, theWashington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET, with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA The position requires knowledge of nuclear facility safety basis documentation and application of related safety basis rules, guides, orders, standards, and handbooks Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime. Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. 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. Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply. 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. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.