Start Up Manager

Job Summary

Nuclear Waste Partnership, an LLC of Amentum, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Start Up Manager to join our Operations team located in Carlsbad, NM.

The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of DOE Order 525.1D and startup of nuclear facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing Readiness Assessment Plan of Actions (POAs), establishing Contractor Readiness Assessment (CRA) and Contractor Operational Readiness Review (CORR) teams, and coordinating plant readiness for startup of nuclear processes and/or facilities. The successful candidate will lead startup activities during Readiness Reviews including coordination of response to Readiness Review findings and observations. The Startup Manager will report to the Operations Readiness Manager.

NWP Exempt Salary Grade (34-37)

• Bachelor of Science degree with nine (9) years relevant experience, or
• Associates degree with thirteen (13) years of relevant experience, or
• High School Diploma or GED plus 17 years of relevant experience is required.

(Related experience may substitute for education at a rate of six semester credit hours for each year of experience up to a maximum of 60 credit hours. When combined with experience, completion of technical portions of an engineering, engineering technology, or related science program may substitute for the baccalaureate or associate degree. Successful completion must be determined by a transcript or certification by an accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the US Department of Education. Completion of 80 semester credit hours may be substituted for the baccalaureate requirement, and 43 semester credit hours for the associate degree in technical subjects related to the position.)

• Ten (10) years of Nuclear Operations experience is mandatory.
• Five (5) years of direct Nuclear Startup experience is required.
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be US Citizens.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military background is preferred.
• Preference given to candidates with fifteen (15) years of experience starting up nuclear processes or facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with achieving authorization to operate nuclear operations is desired.
• In depth knowledge of DOE Order 455.1D, and DOE standard 3006-2010 preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have ten (10) years of experience working with Documented Safety Analysis's and in-depth knowledge of the application of Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs).
• Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.