Conduct of Operations Manager
Conduct of Operations Manager
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We are seeking a Conduct of Operations (ConOps) Manager with a strong background in highconsequence industries such as nuclear operations or other highreliability environments. This role is vital to ensuring compliance with DOE Order 422.1 while fostering a culture of nuclear safety operational discipline and excellence across our Strategic Deterrence facilities where the consequences of failure are significant. You will provide strategic leadership to integrate operations engineering maintenance and training into a cohesive Conduct of Operations program. You will mentor and coach management and staff ensuring that Conduct of Operations principles are understood and effectively implemented throughout the organization. This position will Support Strategic Deterrence (SD) nuclear and nonnuclear facilities at both Site 200 in Livermore CA and Site 300 in Tracy CA. This position is part of the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Operations Support Group reporting directly to the SD Operations Support Manager within the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.
This position requires fulltime onsite presence due to the nature of the work.
In this role you will
- Serve as the subject matter expert for ConOps ensuring compliance with DOE Order 422.1 and other relevant regulations in SD operations and procedures.
- Lead a team of ConOps coaches in overseeing the development and implementation of the CoOps program including SD ConOps manuals ConOps procedures and matrices.
- Develop new ideas modify approaches and conduct strategic planning for Conduct of Operations programs impacting SD facilities and operations.
- Lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers scientists associates and technicians to implement and continuously improve Conduct of Operations across SD facilities.
- Plan schedule and assist in assessments of Conduct of Operations elements including the annual assessment schedule for the ConOps Functional Area.
- Determine track and report on Conduct of Operations performance metrics to measure program effectiveness to our Federal Oversight (Livermore Field Office) and SD management; implementing remedial measures as needed.
- Track ConOps issues and corrective actions from external and internal audits to ensure timely and adequate resolution.
- Provide guidance and support to management and staff on Conduct of Operations principles fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Qlevel security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Physical Science or related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Significant experience providing solutions requiring indepth analysis and frequent use of ingenuity and creativity to complex issues related to Conduct of Operations that may not be well defined.
- Advanced knowledge of operations processes and support programs related or equivalent to requirements specified in DOE Order 422.1 Conduct of Operations.
- Significant experience in one or more specialized fields including: scientific and technical disciplines safety engineering operations or maintenance.
- Significant experience engaging in and leading multidisciplinary teams in safety critical environments conducting management assessments incident analyses effectiveness reviews or other equivalent assessment processes.
- Advanced ability to provide independent judgment sound technical evaluations and recommendations in a wide range of engineering and technical disciplines to meet schedules and objectives.
- Advanced written and verbal communication and collaboration skills necessary to lead a team effectively present technical knowledge and provide advice to senior management external sponsors and stakeholders.
- Experience leading a team managing personnel performance and developing and directing work schedules to achieve established goals and objectives.
- Significant experience managing regulatory interpretation and implementation of Department of Energy Orders Codes of Federal Regulations or equivalent regulations and standards.
Qualifications We Desire
- Masters degree in Science Engineering or related field.
- Experience in identifying monitoring and coaching on Human Performance Improvement issues.
- Certified and/or trained in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement methodology.
- Experience in leading or participating as an assessment team member in readiness assessments in accordance with or equivalent to DOE O 425.1D Verification of Readiness to Start Up or Restart Nuclear Facilities and DOE Standard STDPlanning and Conducting Readiness Reviews.
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Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.
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- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
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