Manager Nuclear Operations Department
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
Job posting number: #7125612 (Ref:414890)
Posted: February 10, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Oversees nuclear safety and operations to ensure compliance of the Laboratory`s Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities while maximizing availability of those facilities to support operational needs. The position functions in full compliance with DOE, OSHA, NEPA, NFPA and Laboratory Orders, Directives and Standards pertaining to nuclear facility operations, configuration management, and integrated safety management. Provides technical and policy guidance and communicates best practices and lessons learned to the team. Responsible for management of the following groups: Nuclear Facility Managers, Excess Radiological Building Managers, Cognizant System Engineering, and Safety Basis Group. Regularly interfaces with DOE nuclear safety representatives and management staff. Comprehensive knowledge of nuclear facility operations and education/experience in Engineering, Health Physics, or nuclear engineering preferred.
Position Requirements
Comprehensive understanding of criticality safety, handling of fissile and other radioactive materials, and engineering systems.
Comprehensive analytical skills and the ability to conduct needs analysis, root cause analysis, develop/communicate/implement best practice solutions and communicate lessons learned for the benefit of others in the nuclear arena.
Comprehensive managerial and leadership skills and the ability to mentor, motivate and train management/technical staff.
Comprehensive verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop excellent working relationships with management and professional staff of varying technical expertise and levels and to achieve goals with the best advantage to the organization.
These levels of knowledge and skill are typically achieved with a minimum of a BS degree in Engineering, Health Physics, or nuclear engineering and 12-15 years of directly applicable work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, NEC, NFPA, NEPA, and Laboratory safety policies and procedures.
Comprehensive technical skills and knowledge of system drawings, quality assurance requirements, PAAA and ORPS requirements, and radiological protection practices and requirements.
Considerable skills in the business management aspects of nuclear facility management, including human capital resources and expenditures.
Job Family
Professional Technical (PT)Job Profile
Nuclear Facilities Operations Leader 2Worker Type
RegularTime Type
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