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UPF Commissioning Lead

Y-12 National Security Complex
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Apr 29, 2025
Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: ESH-Y UPF Commissioning Lead # of Openings: 1 Career Level: Senior Specialist Organization: UPF Env. Safety & Health (50003412) What You'll Do * Oversee Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program implementation during the start-up and commissioning phase of a large facility inclusive of technical and administrative aspects; compliance activities; and processes and plans associated with ESH disciplines and applicable interfacing procedures between the contractor and operator. * Coordinate with a ES&H disciplines to facilitate implementation of the CNS Y-12 Integrated ES&H program, including applicable regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments. * Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures necessary for commissioning a large facility and associated infrastructure/facilities. * Assure support within ESH teams and to Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Legal, Contracts, Procurement, Management, and other functions regarding ESH requirements. * Engage with Construction, Pre-commissioning, CSU, and Subcontractor teams to focus on work areas to support the completions effort, including submittal of applicable ES&H completions documentation * Review and initiate ES&H planning and program implementation for commissioning and turnover activities for the commissioning and handover phases of the project and ensure alignment with project milestones and schedules. * Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals * Assure that ES&H requirements are properly interpreted and integrated in planning documents, design criteria, construction and operational plans, schedules, training programs, and subcontract documents, as applicable. * Oversee implementation of ES&H management plans, procedures and applicable ES&H related procedures (e.g. LOTO) in compliance with CNS ES&H Integrated Management System, standards, and contract and regulatory requirements. Recommend changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect startup, commissioning or handover to operations and maintenance. * Conduct assessments and inspections, and participate in audits, to confirm ES&H compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permit requirements, and facility standards. * Track, evaluate, and report ESH data and performance trends and determine corrective actions and opportunities for improvement. * Prepare communications, reports, and prepare documents for program execution * Coordinate incident notifications, lead investigations, and prepare incident investigation reports * Recommend and implement improvements in processes, procedures, and work activities to minimize hazard potential * Research moderately complex issues and provide regulatory interpretation and technical advice * Provide guidance for facility operations and maintenance, including utilities and production * Participate in and may provide input for special technical educational and training programs as necessary or applicable What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree related to environmental, safety, health or science-related discipline: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.Typical experience ranging from 10 to 15 years. ORMaster's degree: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.Typical experience ranging from 10 to 15 years. ORPhD: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). Preferred Job Requirements Prior work experience at a U.S. Department of Energy nuclear facility. Certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred for senior position. Experience with job hazard analysis and work control, chemical management, and respiratory protection. Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication, listening, and presentation skills. Team oriented, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel (i.e., line employees through senior management. Demonstrates requisite competency in a variety of computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and safety and industrial hygiene data management systems. Safety and/or industrial hygiene field experience in industrial operations, maintenance, and/or construction commensurate with career level. Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime. Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.