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Quality Operations Supervisor - Radiography

Y-12 National Security Complex
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Jan 15, 2026
Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Quality Operations Supervisor - Radiography Career Level: Supervisor Organization: Y-12 Radio Operations (50610093) Job Specialty: General Quality What You'll Do Provide leadership in maintaining safe and secure working conditions, establishes goals and expectations, and prioritizes and integrates work within the group. Ensure strict application of regulations for security and plant protection. Participate in the formal safety investigations of all accidents involving his/her employees. Plan, schedule, and supervise work of Bargaining Unit X-Ray/CT/DR Technicians and Staff. Provide technical direction and process inputs with regards to product inspection and acceptance. Perform Pre-Job and Post-Job briefings with assigned work crews. Serves as point of contact for all activities within assigned operating areas. Interface with the Facility Operations Manager, Shift Manager and Quality Operations engineers as needed. Participate in the facility Plan of the Day and provides communication between the facility and their operating area. Assigns, directs, and monitors work to meet production quality and schedule requirements. Works with the Quality Operations Support group and Radiography Operations manager to identify resources to accomplish assigned tasks including definition of skills-development training needs and identification of budget needs for personnel in the group. Ensures that approved procedures, environmental regulations, criticality and facility safety requirements, materials inventory, and operating practices are in accordance with Conduct of Operations and Authorization Basis requirements. Participates in the development, review, and approval of administrative and technical procedures. Address personnel matters associated with direct reports. Handles employee complaints and resolves personnel issues. Interfaces with NNSA Facility Representatives, NNSA QAA Representatives, and Y-12 management during walk downs or assessments. Conducts tours for visitors in operating areas 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: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. OR 13 or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting. In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma and 3 years nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). Preferred Job Requirements Level II certification in radiographic testing is desired A strong working knowledge of radiography operations or non-destructive testing methods, procedures, equipment, safety awareness of these processes and weapons quality requirements is desired May require certification or qualification in administrative and technical procedures associated with Conduct of Operations, maintenance and the assigned production processes 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. Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply. 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 without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.