Operations Supervisor

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily activities (facility, equipment and machine operations) performed by a team of operators and operations-related workers associated with an Energy Solutions site/facility/program/project. Ensures compliance with Energy Solutions policies and procedures and with local, state and federal regulations. Is responsible for planning, scheduling and implementing assigned jobs for Operations staff to ensure the upkeep and functionality of facilities, equipment, machines in the performance of core company work (e.g., waste handling and treatment, decontamination and decommissioning and construction work).
• Supervises a staff of operators and operations-related workers who perform a wide range of facility, equipment and machine operations to accomplish core Energy Solutions work. Helps develop and implement operations policies and procedures and takes steps to ensure company objectives are met and maintained. These tasks are necessary to ensure smooth company operations and compliance with company policies and procedures and local, state and federal regulations.
• Plans, organizes, assigns and supervises the daily work of Energy Solutions operations staff. Performs the work of subordinates as necessary.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing operations services. Identifies resource needs. Reviews needs with the Operations manager. Allocates resources accordingly.
• Determines equipment, machinery, material, supplies and tools to be used. Orders machinery, equipment, materials, supplies and tools as necessary. Transfers equipment and staff from one project to another as necessary.
• Monitors and controls machinery, equipment, materials, supplies and tools. Maintains accurate records on inventories. Conducts annual physical inventories.
• Ensures machinery, equipment and tools are in safe operating condition.
• Recommends replacement of existing machinery and equipment.
• Makes recommendations to management on equipment improvements and manpower forecasts. Determines the efficiency of operations and recommends solutions to any problems identified.
• Inspects work areas on a daily basis to identify needed repairs and to verify completion of assigned tasks.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work areas and reports any conditions that are not correctable to the Operations Manager immediately.
• Assigns priority to operations work orders and processes them.
• Initiates contract work when work cannot be performed by Energy Solutions Operations staff as required by location. Monitors and inspects contract work.
• Is responsible for maintaining internal controls for safeguarding Operations assets and financial information.
• Analyzes periodically the workload and personnel needs of the Operations unit. Recommends increases and decreases in number of staff.
• Ensures Operations staff is adequately trained, equipped and motivated so operations work can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Maintains and updates operating and training manuals for the Operations business unit.
• Trains, develops and motivates subordinates to improve their present performance and to prepare for higher-level jobs.
• Provides direction and guidance to Operations staff on operations-related matters.
• Follows organizational policies and procedures and ensures staff is in compliance.
• Recommends promotions, transfers, demotions and discharges. Recommends corrective action as warranted.
• Reviews/Resolves personnel issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills
• Detailed knowledge of operations processes, facilities, services, practices, procedures and terminology
• Detailed knowledge of operations machinery, equipment, materials and tools
• Detailed knowledge of occupational hazards and the corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of tasks
• General knowledge of local, state and federal health and safety regulations [e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)]
• General understanding of…