[Hiring] Operations Manager @AtkinsRéalis

Role Description

We are seeking an Operations Manager, Commercial Nuclear – Remote. This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

• Serves both legacy and new build nuclear clients who are designing, building, upgrading, operating and maintaining nuclear power generation and fuel cycle assets.
• Oversees and directs work activities within ARUSN supporting the design, engineering and licensing of nuclear projects as it relates to operations, maintenance, operator training, and security.
• Leads the operations engineering team within ARUSN and informs design configurations with valuable operability insights to ensure appropriate functionality, optimize reliability and cost, and ensure compliance with U.S. nuclear industry best practices.
• Directs research and solves technical problems of considerable scope and complexity, impacting extensive technical activities of the firm.
• Receives general administrative direction and executes independent decisions, recognized as a technical authority in his/her field on a regional or national basis.
• Provides oversight and supervision of the technical work of senior professionals.
• Interfaces with senior technical managers and all levels of management throughout the firm.
• Establishes technical criteria and provides technical input on projects related to field of expertise.
• Represents/defends company's technical work to client, regulatory agencies and others.
• Participates in technical quality assurance reviews.
• Assists management in conducting project reviews and audits involving specialty discipline.
• Coordinates with program manager and other operational/engineering managers to identify staffing needs, deficiencies and opportunities for recruitment in technical specialty area.
• Assists in the identification, screening, recruitment and orientation of qualified candidates to fill key vacancies within specialty field.
• Leads initiatives with considerable risk and complexity; develops the related strategy for execution.
• Solves unique and complex operational problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.
• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for initiatives, projects or services; works within general functional policies.
• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's or Master's Degree. Engineering, or a Scientific/Technical Discipline preferred.
• Requires 15 years of experience. Typical incumbent has 20-25 years of experience.
• Strong communication skills in a challenging, multi-tiered environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to foster and achieve goal alignment among participants with differing interests.
• Expert knowledge in the operations and maintenance of commercial nuclear facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of RadCon requirements and practices for nuclear facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of material control and accountability practices for nuclear facilities.
• Knowledge and experience related to the development of training programs for operations and maintenance activities in an NRC-regulated environment.
• Previous SRO or RO licensed at a commercial nuclear facility desirable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Leaves of absences options.
• Flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits.