Shift Manager to Support 242-A

Shift Manager to Support 242-A

Full Time

Hanford, WA, US

Pay Range

$50.00-$65.00 an hour

Rotating 12 hour shift

Position Overview

This position is accountable for ensuring that the personnel assigned to operate 242-A work in a safe and compliant manner in accordance with applicable Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) and Environmental compliance. This position is accountable for ensuring 242-A operations are conducted in accordance with approved policies and procedures while implementing Integrated Safety Management and Conduct of Operations.

The 242-A Shift Manager has the authority to mobilize the resources necessary to repair equipment and systems necessary for TSR and Environmental compliance. Operation of the 242- A facility is a WRPS contract requirement. This requisition is necessary due to the limited number of qualified 242-A, Operation Mode, Shift Managers.

The 242-A Shift Manager has the authority to determine if a TSR recovery plan is required. The 242-A Shift Manager is responsible for oversight and management of the activities and functions to be carried out by Team Operations and Maintenance personnel, Field Work Supervisors (FWSs), and their crews. The 242-A Shift Manager is responsible for proper Conduct of Operations and manages a multi-disciplined team of bargaining unit and exempt personnel.

Duties of 242-A Shift Manager:

• Coaching newly hired shift managers and assist with qualification cards
• Train multiple crews on 242-A OTS (simulator)
• Assist with ConOps and reviews of 242-A shift drills
• Understand the TSR for the project and how these requirements are implemented.
• For requirements that are unclear, request assistance from the appropriate Subject Matter Expert (SMEs).
• For new or changed field operations, communicate with the Functional SMEs including Nuclear Safety to request guidance. Particular attention should be given to operational changes that do not require changes to procedures or other documents.
• Actively support programs designed to protect employees against workplace hazards. Ensure safe working conditions and practices.
• Manage the operation of 242-A compliance with State and Federal waste regulations, Department of Energy (DOE) orders, Safety Basis requirements, and company policy and procedures.
• Understand the principals of Conduct of Operations. Implement and mentor Conduct of Operations in the field to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure that project system/equipment configuration control is maintained through the use of operating procedures, lock and tag, and the work management system.
• Ensure assigned personnel are fully trained and that only qualified personnel are assigned to perform job tasks.
• Ensure caution tags are managed within the assigned area.
• Ensure that personnel are physically and mentally capable of assuming responsibilities.
• Ensure technical procedures and other work-related documents are prepared and used to provide appropriate work direction and to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Establish housekeeping standards in work areas of jurisdiction. Perform routine inspections of all work areas.
• Conduct assessments as scheduled. Identify deficiencies and contribute to root cause analysis. Participate, as applicable, in corrective actions that address both immediate and root cause of deficiencies.
• Ensure worker radiation and chemical exposure is maintained as low as reasonably achievable, and that overall benefits should be achieved by activity causing the exposure.
• Establish high standards for the performance of hazardous material and radiological work; implement controls to minimize the spread of contamination, reduce exposures, and improve overall radiological controls.
• Performs periodic oversight and/or reviews of the Integrated Safety Management System program to ensure its effectiveness and applicability.
• Maintains awareness of project conditions and promptly notify management of any unusual or unexpected circumstances.
• Establishes prerequisites for work approval and communicates with operations/maintenance planners to assure prerequisites are met.
• Assigns personnel resources and equipment as required to meet daily priorities.
• Controls changes made to daily work assignments.
• Reviews and approves work packages, lock, and tags to ensure package are ready to work and closed in a timely manner.
• Initiates/validates corrective maintenance work packages.
• Ensures facility compliance inspections and surveillances are complete.
• Interfaces with radiological control, maintenance, environmental, and other support organizations.
• Review procedure changes and new procedures. Ensure accuracy of procedures by validation. Initiate changes to correct procedure issues and enforce procedure compliance.
• Ensure proper control of area keys.
• Ensure that project system/equipment configuration control is maintained through the use of operating procedures, lock and tag, and the work management system.
• Ensure deficiency lists are maintained.
• Notify the Shift Office of any events/conditions and environmental conditions that require notifications.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of Conduct of Operations principals
• 3 years nuclear experience
• Current/Past Qualified WRPS Lock and Tag Administrator
• Current/Past Qualified Radiological Worker
• Current/Past Qualified 242-A Shift Manager Shutdown Mode
• Experience using Microsoft Products

Desired Qualifications/Skills

• Current/Past Qualified 242-A Shift Manager All Modes
• Experienced in WRPS work control.
• Experience managing HAMTC personnel.
• Experience in SMARTPLANT

ESH&Q Requirements:

Preliminary hazard assessment PHA ID: 32 is to be used for general office duties performed in TOC-controlled office facilities and/or observations/walkthroughs in tank farm non-radiological and controlled radiological areas, including soil contamination areas and buffer areas, requiring a Low Risk Radiological Work Permit (RWP) only. Only observation activities are allowed (no hands-on work activities may be performed). Ladder/scaffolding access is not allowed. Prior to performing any other activities, a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) must be completed to cover the activities to be performed. The JHA must be approved by a TOC Safety Representative.

When performing work on site or at TOC Controlled Facilities, the Subcontractor shall work to General Hazards Analysis (GHA) or an approved JHA.

Our Benefits:

MarCom offers Health, Dental, and company paid Vision insurance, company paid Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits, company paid Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Holiday pay and a 401(K) with a generous match.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.