Director Site Operations

What You'll DoThe Y-12 Site Operations Director will facilitate clear alignment, accelerate issue resolution, and ensure production assets and process systems are always available to meet the mission. The position will provide policy and direction to the Y-12 site with an operational/programmatic optic. The Command Center will be the central nervous system for the Y-12 site, ensuring that all activities are efficiently integrated to enable the Y-12 site to always deliver as promised. Y-12 Site Operations Director will tactically identify areas of vulnerability in the achievement of the production mission and direct appropriate initiatives to eliminate or mitigate those vulnerabilities. The Y-12 Site Operations Director will be accountable to the Y-12 Site Operations Senior Director and be responsible for:Defining and achieving top organizational objectives and developing organizational policies, including establishing expectations for matrix organization support; makes key decisions on administrative/operational issuesOperational equipment and systems decisions are made with programmatic data integration and production deliverable demands in a high hazard nuclear manufacturing environment Responsible and accountable for the availability, reliability, and sustainability of assigned equipment, systems, and facilitiesEnsuring Operational, Deliverable, and Programmatic impacts are escalated to the Command Center, which will assess/determine the (potential) impact to the plan/schedule and orchestrates deployment with Y-12 Operations and support organizations for required resources to address/mitigate impactDirecting and leading verification/validation of the asset management strategies and applicability on Production Equipment and Process Systems as required by DOE 422.1 for nuclear facilities Required to tactically communicate major manufacturing organizational elements, system and equipment impacts, and special nuclear material movement progress that support deliverables and commitments Establishes priority driven schedules for Production, Projects, Infrastructure, and Outages to ensure appropriate distribution of resources in accordance with strategic objectivesManage productivity initiatives to maximize employee involvement in adherence to established organizational milestonesDetermine programmatic objectives and requirements, and recommend policy/procedural alignment and improvements as they pertain to efficient workflow strategies of the equipment and systems in a high hazard nuclear manufacturing environmentUtilize excess capacity gained by schedule efficiency for additional work and surge capacityUltimate determination authority of Priority-1 and Prority-2 breakdownsReconciliation authority for competing priorities

What You Can ExpectMeaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global securityTop-notch, dedicated colleaguesGenerous pay and benefits with a stable organizationCareer advancement and professional development programsWork-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job RequirementsBachelor's degree: Minimum 12 years relevant experience; minimum 5 years of relevant supervisory / management experienceIn addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of the DOE O 426 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science and 4 years nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)

Preferred Job RequirementsMust have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Operations, Conduct of Operations, Integrated Safety Management, Y-12 Safety Management Programs, Engineering principles, Quality requirements and Security requirementsMust have knowledge of DOE Orders and state and federal laws pertaining to facility operations; complex building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, etc.), instrumentation and equipment; risk management; work planning and control; radioactive and/or hazardous materials; and event management and issue responseBachelor of Science in Engineering/STEM related field from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABETThe position requires knowledge of nuclear facility safety basis documentation and application of related safety basis rules, guides, orders, standards, and handbooks

Why Pantex and Y-12?You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.