Supervisor, Reactor

Job TitleSupervisor, ReactorAgencyTexas A&M EngineeringDepartmentNuclear Engineering and Science CenterProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionWhy work for Texas A&M Engineering?Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.Job DescriptionThe Nuclear Engineering & Science Center’s (NESC) Reactor Facilities play an important role in the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station’s (TEES) mission of performing research and leveraging expertise from universities, national laboratories, and state and federal agencies to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research. The Reactor Facilities provide support to instructional and research programs for all TAMUS colleges and departments as well as other organizations state-wide, nationally, and internationally. The two reactors are the foundation of the NESC, consisting of a 1-Megawatt TRIGA (NSCR) and a 5-Watt AGN along with associated research and service facilities and infrastructure.This position is responsible for assisting the NESC Assistant/Associate Director of Operations with the operations of the two nuclear research reactors at the facility. The Reactor Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring and maintaining the continued safe and efficient operations in a dynamic research, education, and service environment in a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)-licensed facility. This position oversees the day-to-day reactor operations and staff, the employee training program, periodic inspection and maintenance, isotope production, and other reactor activities, including maintaining the operations, production, and maintenance schedules. In addition, the Reactor Supervisor will support and counsel external users (commercial and research) accessing the TRIGA reactor.This Reactor Supervisor is responsible for assisting the NESC Assistant/Associate Director of Operations with operations management for the two nuclear research reactors on site. This position oversees the day-to-day reactor operations and staff, the reactor employee training program, periodic inspection and maintenance, isotope production, and other reactor activities. In addition, the Reactor Supervisor will support and counsel external users (commercial and research) accessing the NESC reactors.Responsibilities: Supervising the day-to-day reactor operations and staff for the 1 MW TRIGA reactor at the NESC.Maintaining and scheduling the operations calendar for both reactors with support of the Assistant/Associate Director of Operations and the Reactor Staff.Managing the reactor staff schedule to ensure adequate coverage of all shifts based on operational and research needs.Ensuring adequate manpower and training for operations and shipping.Overseeing operations checklists and procedures, regular maintenance activities, and safety matters.Ensuring operational compliance in accordance with NRC regulations, TAMU procedures, and maintaining safe work conditions.Assisting the Assistant/Associate Director of Operations with supervising the reactor operations license training and requalification program for each reactor at the NESC.Coordinating with the Assistant Director of Engineering for periodic inspection and maintenance for the NESC reactors.Supervising the completion of all reactor-relevant records for the NESC reactors, ensuring they are accurate and properly maintained in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.Assisting the Assistant/Associate Director of Operations with maintenance of the Standard Operating Procedures for the NESC reactors, including periodic review to ensure all procedures are current and relevant.Support and counsel of external users (commercial and research) accessing the reactor facilities.Supervising the isotope production activities at the NESC with the support of the Reactor Staff.Managing the isotope irradiation schedule.Supervising the handling of irradiated materials.Coordinating the isotope shipping preparations and schedule.Support the NESC Assistant/Associate Director of Operations, as required.Identifying potential problem areas and developing solutions.Other duties as assigned.Required Education:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Experience:Three years of related experience in nuclear engineering operations and maintenance of nuclear or electrical systems.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ​Demonstrated leadership skills at supervisor level, or above.Proficiency in oral and written communication.Proficiency with MS Office products.Proficiency with customer servic