Commissioning/Startup Manager

26-Aug-2025

Engineering

10228BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Job Family

Engineering

Discipline

Engineer - Multidiscipline

Career Level

M2

Salary Range

$109,300 - $153,000

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Job Family Description

Engineering roles perform engineering work in operations, production, construction, or maintenance environments. They may design and scale up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality. They may plan, design, and estimate time and cost and oversees construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, and components. They analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures. They develop and apply engineering standards and procedures and provide advice on issues within the engineering field.

Discipline Description

Engineering - Multidiscipline personnel typically manage a multidiscipline group of engineers. Responsibilities are within the Engineering Function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:

SRNS is looking to hire three Commissioning/Startup Managers. One manager will support each of the following facilities: Tritium, Fire Systems, and K/H/L/Site Infrastructure

These positions will plan; schedule, conduct, and coordinate responsibilities associated with Project and Facility Commissioning/Startup including:
Performance of detailed design reviews and development of commissioning test documentation (test plans, test procedures, test reports, etc.)
Coordination with Construction and Engineering during field tests to ensure equipment meets functional and design requirements.
Execution of Commissioning/Startup field testing in accordance with 5E Procedure Manual
Management of Commissioning/Startup scope/schedule/budget for projects under responsibility
Interface with Project and facility personnel to ensure appropriate resolution of deficiencies identified during testing.
Collaborate with safety to discuss potential safety hazards that may be encountered in special situations and coordinate with security when work is to be done in secured areas.

Leadership Responsibilities to include:

Provide daily, weekly, and monthly leadership and support to subordinates.
Determine customer and site needs, establish milestones and objectives.

Direct personnel, conduct group meetings, review designs and progress reports, and conduct performance evaluations with an emphasis on safety, accountability, cost-effectiveness, security, and continuous improvement.

Conduct periodic performance reviews incorporating individual career goals
- Responsible for Merit and promotion planning and implementation
- Support site level hiring and development initiatives through participation in interviews for the hiring process, identification of rotations and placements for ELDP engineers, and support of the intern program.

Technical Expertise and Continuous Improvement:

Maintain technical expertise and management skills through professional training, professional organizations, seminars, conferences, management meetings, trade journals, and technical publications.

Organizational Responsibilities:

Ensure that the strategy and objectives set by senior management are met within the sub-organization.
* Assess organizational performance.
* Define work to be accomplished by subordinate organizations/work teams and individual contributors.

Required Qualifications

* Eight or more years of experience (YOE) as an individual contributor in one or more of the roles managed, OR Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field plus five or more years of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed, OR Master's Degree in a relevant field plus three or more year of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed
* Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

We'd Also Like to See

Ability to qualify as a Level III Test Engineer in accordance with Manual 1Q 11-1, Test Control.
Previous Savannah River Site Commissioning/Startup experience utilizing 5E.
Project Management Professional certification.
Ability to apply and integrate the latest principles and methods of engineering disciplines including design and construction in addition to business disciplines such as procurement, planning, scheduling, cost/budget control.
Comprehensive understanding of work hazards, safety programs, environmental law, legal and business concepts.

Career Band

Management

Career Band Description

* Roles in this band provide people management direction to ensure the overall effective functioning of a function, sub-function, department or administrative process by implementing strategies and processes, and by building a high-performing team
* Achieves goals through the work of others
* Management responsibilities include performance appraisals, pay reviews, training and development
* Job focus is on managing others and applying operational or strategic management skills

Career Level Description

Manages professional employees with accountability for the performance and results of their team, and is guided by policies, procedures and departmental plans while receiving guidance from senior leadership.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required to Perform Job

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What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options - Critical Illness and Accident Insurance - Employer paid life insurance with buy up options - Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability - 401(k) with Employer Match - Various wellness programs - Paid Time Off and Holidays - Discounts and other supplemental benefits SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to: Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer. Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources. Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence. Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace. Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note:

SRNS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

03-Sep-2025