Hanford Facility Operations Manager
Employer: Advanced Technologies and Laboratories · Location: Richland, WA · Posting: ATL-12141 · Type: Full-Time
Duties
Overview: Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is looking for a Hanford Facility Operations Manager. The Facility Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of the Hanford 222-S Laboratory Complex and associated facilities, infrastructure, and operating systems. This position directs facility operations, maintenance, work control, engineering coordination, equipment reliability, infrastructure improvements, and operational readiness for a regulated nuclear facility. The Facility Operations Manager ensures that buildings, structures, utilities, equipment, and engineered safety systems support continuous laboratory mission requirements while maintaining compliance with nuclear safety, environmental, occupational safety, and facility operating requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience managing complex industrial or nuclear facilities, maintaining disciplined conduct of operations, and integrating operations, maintenance, engineering, and safety functions. Essential Functions And Job Responsibilities: Facility Operations and Operational Readiness Direct the operation of the 222-S Laboratory Complex and associated buildings, structures, equipment, and infrastructure. Ensure safe and reliable facility operations in support of laboratory analytical requirements. Establish and maintain effective operating procedures, work authorizations, shift operations, and facility operating controls. Oversee facility status monitoring, equipment readiness, operating limitations, and abnormal condition response. Ensure facility operations remain within approved safety and operational requirements. Coordinate operational priorities with laboratory production, engineering, maintenance, radiation protection, and safety organizations. Nuclear Safety and Conduct of Operations Ensure implementation of applicable conduct of operations, nuclear safety, and facility operational requirements. Maintain compliance with applicable documented safety analysis, technical safety requirements, operating limits, and associated controls. Support facility readiness assessments, operational reviews, surveillance activities, and DOE oversight. Establish expectations for conservative decision-making, procedural adherence, configuration control, and operational discipline. Direct the operational response to facility events, equipment failures, and conditions affecting mission readiness. Ensure appropriate corrective actions are developed and implemented for facility operating deficiencies. Maintenance and Infrastructure Management Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for facility systems and equipment. Direct maintenance prioritization, planning, scheduling, and execution in coordination with laboratory operations. Maintain effective work control systems, maintenance documentation, equipment histories, and asset management practices. Oversee infrastructure improvements, equipment replacement, facility modifications, and lifecycle management. Ensure configuration control is maintained during maintenance, modification, and engineering activities. Identify aging infrastructure risks and develop plans to sustain long-term facility reliability. Engineering and Technical Coordination Coordinate engineering support for facility operating systems, equipment performance, and infrastructure improvements. Support engineering evaluations, system assessments, troubleshooting, and technical problem resolution. Integrate maintenance and project schedules with analytical production requirements. Oversee contractor and subcontractor activities affecting facility systems and operational safety. Support capital improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and equipment modernization initiatives. Environmental, Safety, and Operational Compliance Ensure facility activities comply with applicable environmental permits, safety requirements, radiological controls, and operating procedures. Coordinate hazardous material management, waste management interfaces, industrial safety, fire protection, and emergency preparedness activities. Maintain operational readiness for inspections, audits, and facility performance assessments. Participate in event investigations, causal analyses, corrective action planning, and lessons learned. Workforce Leadership and Performance Management Lead facility operations, maintenance, work control, and associated operational support personnel. Establish workforce qualification , training, and operational competency requirements. Manage facility staffing, shift coverage, operational continuity, and emergency response resources. Establish performance measures for equipment reliability, maintenance backlog, facility availability, schedule compliance, and operational events. Develop workforce succession plans and promote effective coordination with represented employees and technical organizations.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Education Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, industrial engineering, facilities management, or a related technical discipline. Advanced technical degree or relevant professional certification preferred. Equivalent combinations of technical education, specialized training, and substantial directly relevant facility operating experience may be considered. Experience Recommended 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in nuclear, industrial, chemical processing, high-hazard laboratory , or similarly regulated facility operations. Recommended 5+ years of management experience overseeing facility operations, maintenance, engineering, or integrated work control functions. Demonstrated experience managing facility operating systems, technical personnel, equipment reliability, and maintenance activities. Experience implementing operating procedures, maintenance programs, safety controls, and facility readiness requirements. Experience managing operational risks, abnormal events, corrective actions, and regulatory oversight.
Compensation
Company Benefits: PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.