Crane First Line Manager – DWPF

Savannah River Mission Completion

. Direct safe and efficient facility activities while adhering to applicable laws, regulations, DOE Orders, and company requirements .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAiken • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,152 - $153,240 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in facility operations management, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards. Capable of supervising personnel, coordinating activities, and conducting emergency operations while maintaining effective communication and training.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nuclear ExperienceMPC Crane Operator QualificationCanister Operator QualificationEmergency Operations ManagementLockout/Tagout Procedures

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Hard Skills

Facility Operations ManagementSafety ComplianceHazardous Energy ControlTechnical Standards/Operating RequirementsEquipment Inventory ManagementAbnormal Event InvestigationTraining and MentoringProduction CoordinationProcedural Performance ObservationHousekeeping Deficiency Identification

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem-SolvingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDAssociates Degree in Related Technical DisciplineBachelor’s Degree in Related Technical Discipline

Industry Keywords

DOE OrdersNuclear OperationsMPC Crane ActivitiesCanister MovementsLockout/Tagout PlansEmergency ActivitiesDisciplined OperationsPlant ProceduresTechnical StandardsQualified Operator/Supervisor

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct safe and efficient facility activities while adhering to applicable laws, regulations, DOE Orders, and company requirements
Supervise operator activities associated with MPC and in-cell crane activities 221S, 511S, 512S, and canister movements
Maintain sufficient supplies to support facility operations
Plan and coordinate work involving production and support groups
Review and approve lockout/tagout plans for hazardous energy control and canyon tagouts
Ensure facility activities comply with licenses, permits, plant procedures, and Technical Standards/Operating Requirements
Shut down the facility or direct necessary actions to ensure safe conditions when required
Approve maintenance, operations, construction, test, and surveillance activities affecting the facility or equipment
Ensure operators are trained, qualified, physically fit, and fit for duty
Coordinate with support organizations to ensure operating activities are completed as scheduled
Perform initial investigations of abnormal events and remove equipment or systems from service as necessary
Direct emergency operations and train personnel in emergency activities
Conduct periodic facility tours to observe safe, procedural performance
Identify housekeeping and material-condition deficiencies for corrective action
Mentor operators, particularly in Disciplined Operations
Maintain logs and records of operating events
Ensure operators review operating procedure changes and plant modifications
Perform Field Property Administrator responsibilities for equipment inventories
Typically report to and take direction from the shift manager
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED, Associates degree in a related technical discipline, BA/BS in a non-technical discipline, or a Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline and experience in a relevant engineering, operations, and/or maintenance function
3+ years Nuclear experience
Deviations to education and/or experience requirements must follow DOE Order 426.2 protocols
MPC crane operator and canister operator qualification must be completed within one year
Preferred: MPC crane operator or Vit operator qualification
Preferred: Qualified operator/supervisor

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
Health Savings Account
Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Life and Accident Coverage
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs