SDC Technical Manager

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking an SDC Technical Manager for the Bluegrass Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant project located in Richmond, Kentucky.

Typical Responsibilities include:

• Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.
• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations
• May be required to work overtime or varying hours
• Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record
• Work in close proximity to and or in a chemical demilitarization facility
• Supports the SDC plant manager/deputy plant manager by effectively managing open issues assigned to the plant management organization by timely resolution, coordination of actions, prosecuting extensions as necessary to prevent actions from being overdue based on scheduled performance and communicating to the organization and upcoming commitment dates.
• Provides effective technical expertise and leadership in problem resolution and troubleshooting for difficult field activities
• Provides effective technical expertise and leadership in the development of test plans, procedures and reports to include regulatory required submittals and serves as Test Director
• Develops, manages, and coordinates technical presentations, ad hoc technical projects, summaries, studies, briefings, and findings to the Plant Management organization.
• Provides support and guidance to various organizations such as Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Laboratory and Operations Support as needed:
  • Perform complex technical assignments within approved schedules and budgets with minimal supervision.
  • Coordinate technical and administrative activities in area of expertise with those of other disciplines and other departments in company participating in project.
  • Advise management as to the status of assignments with respect to schedule, budgets, delays, and adverse problems.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with managers on unusual or specialized problems in their area of expertise.
• Assure accuracy and timeliness of oral and written technical reports on assigned discipline activities.
• Maintain proper files and records.
• Plan and schedule discipline efforts associated with assignments.
• Assist in training and evaluation of assigned technical personnel.
• Interface with client to ensure project's technical issues are accurately reported.
• Interface with external stakeholders regarding SDC developmental and operational testing
• Develop strategy and prepare written correspondence on issues of concern to Senior Management, the client, and/or Corporate.
• Review engineering changes and provide recommendations to the Plant Management team.
• Assist SDC Plant Manager by gathering data for systems, reporting problems and recommending solutions.
• Assist in preparation and review of standard operating procedures (SOP) and changes, and assist in employee training as a result of changes.
• Assist in investigating and developing reports on unusual plant occurrences.
• Develop various procedures and plans as required to achieve project goals.
• Identify new risks or risk mitigation opportunities and develop corresponding risk assessments based upon impact to project cost or schedule.
  • Develop plant organization risk response plans, coordinate associated risk-handling actions, manage risk response activities from initiation through completion, and communicate status.
  • Assist plant organization risk management team members by reviewing proposed new risks, assessing risk level and categorization, and performing monthly assessments of risk reports.

This position is designated as an unescorted access position and is subject to the requirements of the Unescorted Access Program (UAP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, urinalysis testing, respiratory screening, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by the Blue Grass Army Depot Commander.

Relocation Assistance Provided

BGCAPP is subject to Army Regulations (AR50-6 Chemical Surety Program and AR190-59 Unescorted Access Program) with govern persons performing work under the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP) and unescorted Access Program (UAP). Eligibility to be placed in a CPRP or UAP position requires US citizenship. Employees must favorably complete a series of screenings to include but not limited to: a National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC) security investigation, drug/alcohol testing and medical examination.

All employees are subject to and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment for the duration of their assignment. Respiratory screening and the ability to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may be required for this position. The ability to obtain/maintain access to the Blue Grass Army Depot is required.

FSGSG

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, engineering, industrial hygiene or related field and 10 years’ technical or operational experience demonstrating prominent and recognized authority in the subject matter in the field of chemical demilitarization technical processes, developmental/operational testing, chemical munitions disposal and related systems safety

Or

• Associate degree in occupational safety, engineering, industrial hygiene or related field and 14 years’ technical or operational experience demonstrating prominent and recognized authority in the subject matter in the field of chemical demilitarization technical processes, developmental/operational testing, chemical munitions disposal and related systems safety

Or

• High school diploma or equivalent and 18 years’ technical or operational experience demonstrating prominent and recognized authority in the subject matter in the field of chemical demilitarization technical processes, developmental/operational testing, chemical munitions disposal and related systems safety

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a United States or naturalized citizen able to obtain and maintain Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) site access
• Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment
• Must maintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform the essential functions of the position, to include any depot or BGCAPP drill, contingency and/or emergency requirement
• Possess strong detailed organizational skills with ability to coordinate and prioritize projects, adapting to change as they occur
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills and have extensive experience with development and execution of test plans/procedures and preparation of test reports
• Must possess demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the chemical processes, equipment operation and plant design of modern chemical demilitarization facilities.

• Degree in a Chemical Engineering or other related engineering discipline