CMR Facility Operator

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This position will be filled at the Operator 4/5 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. The selected candidates will report to the CWF-CMR Shift Operations Manager serving as the primary interface between the tenant organizations, support services subcontractors and FOD to review and implement DOE O 5480.19, Conduct of Operations.

Primary duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Primary Point-of-Contact for the facility, responsible for command and control of all operations within the facility ensuring timely and accurate communications to the SOM
• Facility Access Control and work release tracking, screening and ensuring all work activities have been properly scheduled through the Plan-of-the-Day (POD)
• Responsible for tracking and ensuring all Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) and surveillances of facility systems are in conformance with the established authorization basis for operation
• Function as the facility lead for the operations centers during off-shifts and required to make informed decisions regarding safe operations and maintenance

Operator 4: $71,200 - $112,900

Fully qualified, experienced operator with significant subject matter expertise in related or similar facilities, functional areas, or fields. Operates and monitors critical safety systems according to operating instructions. Responsible for safe execution of technical safety requirement surveillances or surveillances required to meet safety/authorization basis requirements. Performs technical tasks in support of operations, maintenance, science or engineering activities. Provides direct support in operations, specification, construction, and/or design of facility mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical systems.

Checks and inspects operation and maintenance against predetermined standards. Follows process sheets or written/verbal directions. Observes equipment and control panels for operator messages or error indicators. Sets up and runs diagnostic test and reacts appropriately to the messages and reports errors or machine malfunctions as required. May work with and be responsible for multiple systems.

Operator 5: $85,900 - $139,900

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will operate and monitor critical safety systems according to operating instructions. Fully Certified operator regarded as facility expert. Operates and monitors critical safety systems according to operating instructions. Recognized as the facility lead on off-shifts and required to make technical decisions regarding safe operations of nuclear facilities.

Performs technical tasks in support of operations, maintenance, science or engineering activities. Provides direct support in operations, specification, construction, and/or design of facility mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical systems. Checks and inspects operation against predetermined standards. Follows process sheets or written/verbal directions. Observes equipment and control panels for operator messages or error indicators. Sets up and runs diagnostic test and reacts appropriately to the messages and reports errors or machine malfunctions as required.

May work with multiple systems.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Expert knowledge with Conduct of Operations as applied to a Nuclear Facility and maintaining a nuclear facility.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and implement DOE Orders pertinent to Nuclear Facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks with little supervision based on demonstrated proficiency either by time on the job or past experiences.
• Expert knowledge of typical facility electrical and mechanical systems, sub-systems and components (i.e., ventilation, vacuum pumps, etc.).
• Expert experience with administration of the lockout/tagout management program to include issuing locks and procedural development.
• Demonstrated expertise to read, understand and explain engineering, electrical, and mechanical drawings/specifications.
• Expert experience with following detailed procedures, documenting actions and logs of activities related to facility operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication. Ability to promote an organizational culture focused on providing outstanding customer service.

Operator 5:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualifications at the higher level require:

• Expert knowledge and experience in a wide variety of facility maintenance activities including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, computing, or chemical processing systems.
• Extensive experience making dimensional, physical, and/or electrical calibrations.
• Expert understanding of and ability to identify work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration.…