Readiness and Turnover Manager
Employer: Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure · Location: Richland, WA · Posting: 41207 · Type: Full-Time · Pay: $131,888-$214,288/yr
Duties
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste. Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's (DOE) largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future. The Readiness and Turnover Manager for H2C provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the Integrated Tank Disposition Contract (ITDC) Readiness and Turnover program in support of the Operations organization. This role is responsible for ensuring all project and operational activities are appropriately screened for readiness and turnover requirements and the activities are effectively integrated with project, commissioning, and facility schedules. The Manager oversees the development, coordination, and execution of readiness reviews, turnover packages, and related plans, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with established procedures. The Manager ensures all required documentation is accurately developed, reviewed and approved. The position requires close coordination with project management, engineering, operations, maintenance, training, and safety organizations to ensure operational readiness criteria are fully met prior to completion of commissioning. The Manager monitors progress, identifies risks or obstacles, implements corrective actions as needed, and provides continuous improvement to readiness and turnover processes. Additionally, this role represents the organization in briefings, reviews, and stakeholder interactions, supporting the safe and effective execution of the H2C mission. The specific duties of the Readiness and Turnover Manager will include but are not limited to the following: * Manage the Readiness and Turnover scope by assigning qualified personnel to support projects and operations regarding Readiness and Turnover activities. * Oversee and track Readiness and Turnover activities are on schedule for completion. * Develop resource planning estimates based on project schedules and readiness/turnover activities and ensure staffing is adequate to support planned activities. * Conduct assessments of readiness and turnover program effectiveness, requirements implementation, procedural controls and implements efficiencies. * Ensure implementation of requirements in DOE Order 425.1D Chg 2, Verification of Readiness to Start Up or Restart Nuclear Facilities, including development of Startup Notification Reports and performance of Readiness Reviews. * Manage assigned scope and team members by ensuring adequate resources are provided, assigning and tracking tasks, evaluating personnel performance and providing professional development opportunities. * Serves as the primary liaison with the DOE Readiness Program Manager, ensuring clear communication of upcoming readiness activities and fostering effective collaboration to support coordinated readiness planning and execution. *Demonstrated ability to act as an effective business interface with internal and external managers, strengthening collaboration and building cohesive teams among project stakeholders and project sponsors. *Drafts, reviews, recommends and approves programmatic changes, improvements, and other Readiness and Turnover documentation. * Represent the readiness and turnover programs for H2C. * Obtain and maintain qualifications as a Readiness Representative and Turnover Specialist. * Mentor, train, coach and counsels staff team members in the effective development and delivery of assigned programs, projects and deliverables. Identifies opportunities for improvement, including professional development, training, ongoing review or work products/deliverables, and adjustments to schedule; and * Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Grade 20: * Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management or related discipline; and * Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Grade 21: * Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management or related discipline; and * Twelve (12) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased. Grade 22: * Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management or related discipline; and * Fourteen (14) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.
Compensation
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration. Hiring Range Minimum: $131,888 Hiring Range Maximum: $214,288 H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following: - A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply). - Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required). Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.