Operations Field Supervisor

The Operations Field Supervisor is a line supervisor responsible for the safe conduct of assigned facility activities. This individual is qualified in accordance with facility training requirements to operate facility processes and will direct operations staff in the performance of their duties. The Operations Field Supervisor takes directions from the Control Room Supervisor. The Operations Field Supervisor may be directly responsible for coordinating operations activities within the assigned areas.

This individual performs complex assignments within approved schedules and budgets. This position is expected to utilize independent decision-making regarding resolution of problems. This position may coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree in engineering or science or equivalent education desired. Associates Degree in engineering or science may be substituted for two years of experience.

1. 3 years of Nuclear Facility experience required per DOE O 426.2. Nuclear Experience when used in reference to Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities, is experience acquired at any facility in which radioactive materials are routinely handled, stored, processed, or utilized. This may include non-reactor nuclear facilities, commercial nuclear facilities, test or experimental reactor facilities, or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program facilities or platforms.

2. (Desired) Demonstrated knowledge of DOE operating policies, rules and regulations, or knowledge of commercial nuclear facilities (e.g. NRC/INPO) regulations and requirements, and knowledge of industry codes and standards in the area of expertise desired. Experience with implementation of OSHA 29 CFR  highly desired. Shift Operations in a DOE production facility or High Hazard facility, including working knowledge of Conduct of Operations highly preferred.

a. Experience in design, construction, and operational training may be considered applicable nuclear experience and must be evaluated on a case-by-case and approved.

b. Full-time related academic training may be substituted on a one-for-one basis for 2 of the 3 years’ nuclear experience.)

Progression to the next grade is based upon complexity of assignment and sustained performance.

• Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.

• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.

• Demonstrate an understanding system design and operation, including environmental, safety, and health aspects and regulatory conformance through completion of assigned operations management qualification

• Complete required training and maintain qualifications associated with assignments

• Support operations, maintenance, and commissioning of the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) Facilities

• Remain apprised of operational status and ongoing modification activities

• Develop facility related procedures and work instructions

• Develop facility related training materials and support training implementation

• Develop lock out tag out permits

• Facilitate field implementation of project lock out tagout permits

• Direct field activities and utilization of project resources (personnel & materials)

• Supervise assigned personnel in the completion of complex work

• Review Project design and other documents for, maintenance and testing impacts, repair methods and provide comments within area of expertise

• Identify deficiencies and initiate corrective actions

• Ensures timely and accurate oral and written technical reports on assigned activities

• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment

• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisors request

• Ensure all activities are performed safely and within the limits of applicable permits and licenses, the documented safety analysis, and applicable technical safety requirements to include releases of radioactive, hazardous, or mixed wastes

• Ensuring the standards set by the conduct of operations procedures are upheld in the planning and performance of all activities

• Conduct concise,…