Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: UPF Technical Procedure Manager 
Career Level: Manager-Manager
Organization: Design Authority Engineering (50135531)
Job Specialty: Regulatory Documentation and Compliance 

What You'll Do

Manages and leads a team of Technical Procedure Writers responsible for the development of safe, compliant and efficient technical and administrative procedures for the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF). Directs personnel in the development, revision, verification, validation and implementation of Production procedures. Ensures assigned personnel comply with Y15-232, Technical Procedure Process, Y15-030GUD, Technical Procedure Writer's Guide, and Y15-235, Administrative Management Requirements Process.

 

The manager reports directly to the Design Authority Engineering Director. In addition, the manager supports the UPF Commissioning organizations to verify procedures are technically correct and operationally efficient in accordance with plant standards, policies and procedures and to establish and meet procedure development.

 

Ensures procedures implement the technical requirements established in DOE directives, rules, orders and standards, CFRs, safety basis analysis, criticality safety documents, hazard analysis and industry standards. Establishes criteria to ensure procedures are written to a level of detail consistent with qualifications and training of the expected users.

 

The manager will ensure that procedure activities are executed with timeliness as determined by the UPF Project Schedule. the manager will resolve issues related to the development of UPF procedures. Implements continuous improvement strategies to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the procedure modification and development. Develops and maintains Metrics to monitor the UPF Procedure Team's performance for compliance with deliverable milestones. Forecasts staffing needs and adjusts resources as necessary. Provides procedure writing support for other Y12 organizations (e.g., Safeguards and Security, ES&H, etc.) during emergent times. Interacts with senior plant management and external customers (e.g., DNFSB, etc.) with respect to the administrative and technical procedure processes. Interacts with all levels of the workforce within UPF and across the Y-12 site to resolve technical procedure process concerns/issues. Will ensure UPF procedure processes are consistent and compliant with Y-12 command media.

 

The manager will support the Design Authority Engineering Director in other areas such as; oversight in guidance documentation, organization metrics, leadership and coordination of meetings, and other areas as needed.

What You Can Expect Meaningful 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 initiativesMinimum Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Fifteen or more years of relevant education, training, and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting 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 Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an EAC/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 ABET with a minimum of 10  years of relevant experience and 3 years of supervisor experience. 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.