Reactor Facilities Laboratory Manager

Job Title

Reactor Facilities Laboratory Manager Agency Texas A&M Engineering Department Nuclear Engineering and Science Center

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Staff

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

The Reactor Facilities Laboratory Manager manages the technical operations, physical infrastructure, and laboratory support functions of the Nuclear Engineering and Science Center reactor facilities. The position owns and continually improves the preventive maintenance program; leads facility maintenance and upgrade projects involving internal system units and external contractors; designs and fabricates experimental fixtures and support equipment; maintains housecleaning and laboratory safety standards and serves as the interface with Texas A&M University System laboratory safety organizations;

ensures work complies with applicable federal nuclear regulations including change evaluations; maintains and updates facility and system records to meet lifetime documentation requirements; and supervises technical staff supporting research and instructional programs. This is a hands-on management role that requires both leadership and direct participation in shop, facility, and material-handling work.

Own, maintain, and continually improve the preventive maintenance program for reactor facilities, support systems, shop equipment, and laboratory apparatus. Identify physical plant deficiencies, deferred maintenance needs, and infrastructure risks across the reactor facilities and associated support systems. Plan, coordinate, and oversee facility repair, upgrade, and infrastructure projects performed by internal Texas A&M University System units and external contractors. Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and resource plans while maintaining continuous operational readiness of the reactors and laboratories.

Monitor contractor performance, review work products for technical adequacy and regulatory compliance, and coordinate access and work control within the facility. Assist with oversight of physical infrastructure projects from conceptual design through completion and turnover.

Supervise technical staff and student workers in the performance of assigned laboratory, shop, and facility duties. Champion and own facility housekeeping and cleanliness, including planning and leading cleanup efforts and coordinating janitorial and service support. Coordinate laboratory personnel, facilities, and services with facility leadership, faculty, researchers, and teaching assistants to ensure resources are available for research projects, experiments, and testing. Schedule laboratory workload in coordination with leadership and program staff.

Develop departmental goals, standards, and objectives that support the strategic plan and vision of the organization. Assess safety factors and monitor the performance and functionality of…