Nuclear Safety Programs & Improvements Director Job at Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN

What You'll Do

The Nuclear Safety Department is responsible for obtaining federal authorization to conduct nuclear operations at the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12). These operations, which support the manufacture of nuclear weapon components and naval reactor fuel stock, involve a wide range of activities including chemical processing, metal production, casting, machining, assembly and disassembly, transportation, and storage.

Critical to this function, the Nuclear Safety Programs & Improvements Director is responsible for management of the department's nuclear safety programs, including the Unreviewed Safety Questions (USQ) program, Training & Qualification programs, and program elements related to the development and implementation of Technical Safety Requirements. The Director serves as a leader within the nuclear safety organization and makes key decisions concerning short- and long-range planning related to improvement and execution of nuclear safety programs. The Director also will be expected to frequently brief federal counterparts on the safety posture of nuclear operations at Y-12.

Specific responsibilities for this position include managing the following:

• Staffing and hiring of nuclear safety analyst
• Nuclear safety training and formal qualification processes
• Execution of the USQ program
• Development and Implementation of Technical Safety Requirements
• Tracking and trending metrics and lessons learned
• Nuclear safety improvement initiatives

What You Can Expect

Minimum Job Requirements

• The position requires a minimum of a bachelor of science degree in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, or physics from a program accredited by the U.S. Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET (formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). Designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent programs as documented by the EAC ABET will also be considered. PLUS 12 years of relevant Engineering experience (OR MS + 10 years OR Phd + 8 years)AND 5 years of management experience.
• The position requires a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Top Secret Q security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance is required. All employees with a security clearance are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
• The position requires U.S. citizenship.
• The position may require entry into material access areas and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP participation is determined to be mandatory, a candidate may be required to complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, pursuant to 10 CFR 709, Counterintelligence Evaluation Program. Medical testing and screening requirements may also apply.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience in safety analysis engineering processes and procedures
• Knowledge of nuclear engineering principles and theory
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with internal functional organizations and external customers
• Demonstrated skill presenting technical information clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to solve highly diverse and complex problems and possess a proven record of leadership.
• Preferred candidates typically have six years or more experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety basis documentation in accordance with 10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management, and applicable DOE directives and standards.

Why Pantex and 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 Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

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