Deputy Director, Operations (Salt Waste Processing Facility)

Savannah River Mission Completion

Aiken, SC

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JOB DETAILS

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SKILLS

Category Management, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Documentation Review, Emergency Procedures, Emergency Response, Employee Assistance Plan, Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD), Environmental Law, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Genetics, High School Diploma, Leadership, Nuclear Power, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Processes, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Telehealth, United States Department of Energy (DOE)

LOCATION

Aiken, SC

POSTED

3 days ago

Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion, LLC (SRMC) is seeking a Deputy Director, Operations (Salt Waste Processing Facility) to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site.

The Deputy Director, Operations in the Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) directs and leads safe operations for the assigned facility. Provides direct line responsibility for day support staff. Provides direct support to the Operations Director and acts on his/her behalf by providing leadership to project interfaces and facility support organizations during implementation of facility changes, waste transfers, safety basis changes, and other improvements including procedures (both operating and administrative) and ticklers (both operations and preventive maintenance). Plans, organizes and directs short and long-range resource requirements and programs to continually improve Conduct of Operations and foster a Nuclear Safety Culture.

Responsibilities

+ Reports to and carries out instructions from the Operations Director and/or Facility Manager.

+ Manages the safe and efficient operation of the facility to meet Department of Energy (DOE) requirements.

+ Manages, plans, prioritizes, and coordinates procedures, ticklers, and waste transfers (including procedures and Emergency Response Document (ERD) implementation) to achieve processing Performance Evaluation and Measurement Plan (PEMP) goals for optimum operation efficiency and safety.

+ Attends daily facility meetings including Shift Turnover Briefing, Plan of the Day (POD), Plan of the Week (POW), Work Control planning meetings, among other Project Meetings.

+ Provides direction for team members in support of projects.

+ Provides input into the selection, training, and qualification of operations personnel.

+ Develops and implements the facility mission, vision and principles including facility specific operations performance goals and standards consistent with company and facility objectives.

+ Ensures Abnormal Operating Procedure/Emergency Operating Procedures (AOP/EOPs) and other administrative operations procedures are consistent for the facility.

+ Manages and integrates project and process improvements into existing facilities without disruption of the production mission. Ensures implementation and/or necessary project Office of Arms Control (OAC) activities are integrated.

+ Fosters an environment in which all work is performed utilizing DOE/Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (DOE/INPO) Conduct of Operations Standards and Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools within a Safety Conscious Work Environment/Nuclear Safety Culture.

+ Conducts investigations of operations abnormal events to identify and correct the root cause of the event, corrective actions, and evaluates against Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS) criteria.

+ Provides oversight and assessment of all operations. Reviews documentation, logs, and procedures to ensure standards and objectives are being met.

+ Participates as Senior Supervisor during Senior Supervisory Watch (which may include off hours and weekends).

+ Interfaces with management across the organization, external and internal customers, including DOE facility personnel and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB).

+ Ongoing training and testing as a member of the Site Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and Facility Operations Safety Committee (FOSC) is required.

+ Participates on the Management Review Team and Corrective Action Review Board for the Facility, as required.

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

+ BS in Engineering or related technical or science degree and related experience; or

+ BS in a non-technical discipline and related experience; or

+ High School Diploma or GED and a combination of secondary education and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelors of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Engineering

+ Experience working in a nuclear facility/site

+ Demonstrated leadership experience including previous direct people management

+ Project management experience

+ Broad understanding of environmental laws and regulations, DOE orders and knowledge of company policies

About

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Benefits

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs.

Highlights of our plans include:

+ 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions

+ Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program

+ Health Savings Account

+ Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand

+ Dental Coverage

+ Vision Coverage

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Life and Accident Coverage

+ Disability Coverage

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Pay

USD $148,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $250,000.00/Yr.

Pay Disclaimer

Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

EEO Statement

Savannah River Mission Completion is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.

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ID _2026-1996_

Category _Management_

Position Type _Full-Time_

Remote _No_

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