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Metals Process Operations Lead (Weekend Shift)

EnergySolutions

United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge

Oct 15, 2026

NOTE: Upon successful completion of training, this position will transition to a weekend shift schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

Oversees daily activities of workers engaged in processing waste streams or in process support activities.
Leads shift activities, resource utilization and work schedules to maximize efficiency and reach daily production goals.
Communicates daily safety, quality and procedural issues with the work team.
Ensures adherence to company policies, guidelines and safety/operations procedures.
Communicates employee suggestions, concerns and problems to upper management and/or human resources and initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals and increase job satisfaction.
Reads production pick list and implements processing to those instructions.
Reports minor equipment problems early to avoid significant failures.
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
Trains new team members and assures that longer-term employees reach and maintain qualifications.
Works with supervisors to address performance issues formally and makes disciplinary action recommendations when warranted.
Maintains time and production records as required.
Completes quarterly performance reviews with all members of their team and drafts annual performance evaluations for review and approval by supervisor.
Performs activities of workers supervised.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Good general knowledge of processes and procedures to perform work safely
Demonstrated ability to train others to perform tasks safely and efficiently
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to pass a pre-employment/hazwoper physical
Ability to withstand high work environment temperatures
Ability to wear a respirator and meet all other Rad Worker 2 qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements
*Education* High School diploma or GED	*Certifications* Successful completion of General Employee Training (GET) or General Employee Radiological Training (GERT) Forklift and crane operating certifications DOE Certified Rad Worker II and respirator qualified Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) Qualified/confined space qualified preferred Monitor qualified and 40 hour Hazwoper certification
*Required Experience* Minimum of 3 years of experience in waste processing, remediation or waste management Minimum of 1 year previous leadership experience	*Preferred Experience* None

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply online at: jobs.energysolutions.com