Location:  Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Site Operations Senior Advisor 
Career Level: Advisor
Organization: Y-12 Site Operations (51433489)
Job Specialty: Nuclear/High Hazard Operations 

What You'll Do

Y-12 Site Operations Senior Advisor reports directly to the Senior Director and provides subject matter expertise and technical guidance/direction to the division. The Y-12 Site Operations Senior Advisor will be responsible for the integration and optimization of scope, schedule, Accountable Control Baseline (ACB), quality, and risks across the Division. The Senior Advisor will assist in logically and systematically evaluating programs and process problems to determine appropriate solutions. The Advisor will support and interface with internal and external stakeholders to set priorities, resolve issues and facilitate the activities of managers and technical personnel to ensure mission deliverable commitments.

 

Accountable to the Y-12 Site Operations Senior Director and responsible for:

The Advisor’s primary duty is the performance of Division operational alignment and technical process flow directly related to optimization and continuous improvement and must work independently to accomplish these goals Responsible for the creation of program and policy documents to ensure standardization across Y-12 site operations Influences all levels of technical, managerial, and executive-level employees as well as extensive interaction with technical experts externally and within the DOE complex Communicates and coordinates information sharing across the DOE complex Advises verification/validation of the asset management strategies and applicability on Production Equipment and Process Systems as required by DOE 422.1 for nuclear facilities The authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement management policies or operating practices Execute major assignments related to the operation of the Division

 

What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree: Minimum 12 years of relevant experience; typical experience 15+ years OR Master’s degree: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience; typical experience 15+ years OR PhD: Minimum 6 years of experience In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (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 Requirements Knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Operations, Conduct of Operations, Integrated Safety Management, Y-12 Safety Management Programs, Engineering principles, Quality requirements and Security requirements Why 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 Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

 

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

 

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

 

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
 

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.