Manager, Shift Operations – Day Shift

Savannah River Mission Completion

. Manage safe and efficient Defense Waste Processing Facility operations on the assigned day shift .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAiken • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,000 - $199,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing operations within a nuclear facility, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality assurance standards. Capable of leading personnel, making critical decisions, and developing operational plans to maintain efficient facility operations.

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Nuclear Facility Operations ManagementSafety Culture PromotionPersonnel Development and TrainingEmergency Decision-MakingControl Room Management

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Hard Skills

Operations ManagementNuclear Safety ComplianceProcess OptimizationEquipment Lockout AuthorizationSurveillance Requirement TrackingTechnical LeadershipPerformance AssessmentConduct-of-Operations StandardsTroubleshootingPlant Configuration Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationDecision-MakingTeam ManagementProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Control Room Operator QualificationFirst Line Manager QualificationShift Technical Engineer QualificationDWPF Shift Operations Manager Qualification

Industry Keywords

Defense Waste Processing FacilityNuclear OperationsEnvironmental ComplianceQuality AssuranceDOE Order 426.2

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage safe and efficient Defense Waste Processing Facility operations on the assigned day shift
Direct all aspects of DWPF operations while on duty, providing work direction and making decisions affecting work objectives and activities
Promote and ensure employee safety and nuclear safety culture, including encouraging workers to raise safety concerns
Manage operations personnel and ensure work is performed efficiently and according to policies and procedures
Ensure facility operation complies with operational safety, process, environmental, plant operating, security, quality assurance and personnel requirements
Ensure minimum staffing requirements and exercise authority to shut down operations or direct actions when necessary for safety and compliance
Set and enforce conduct-of-operations standards
Develop plans and path-forward actions for failed equipment or changing conditions
Schedule, complete and track surveillance requirements
Authorize work and plant configuration changes, including equipment removal or return to service and abnormal lineups
Authorize installation of equipment lockouts and ensure qualified operations personnel install them
Tour the plant at least once per shift to troubleshoot, set operator expectations, check evolutions and inspect plant conditions
Perform training, personnel development and performance assessment administrative functions
Provide matrix leadership for Maintenance, E&I, Work Control, Laboratory, Construction, QA, IH, Technical and HP personnel
Make independent decisions regarding emergency actions and routine occurrences
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline with experience in a relevant engineering, operations or maintenance function; or Associates of Science or Associates of Applied Science degree or non-technical Bachelor’s degree with experience in a relevant engineering, operations and/or maintenance; or High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience in engineering, operations and/or maintenance function
Experience working in a nuclear facility
Facility qualification process including extensive classroom, formal on-the-job training, and oral board examination conducted by facility management must be completed within one year
6+ years nuclear experience (preferred)
Current or previously held DWPF Shift Operations Manager qualifications (preferred)
Current or previously qualified as Control Room Manager within the hiring facility (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (preferred)
Previous supervisory experience (preferred)
Current qualification as a Control Room Operator, First Line Manager or Shift Technical Engineer within the hiring facility is credited as one additional year of experience
Deviations to Education and Experience Requirements must follow requirements of DOE Order 426.2

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
Life and Accident Coverage
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible benefits package