Sr Supervisor - Plant Systems Operations (M-1393)

Job Description

Job Description

Posting Date: 7/10/25

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1B Deactivation & Demolition Contract at the West Valley Demonstration Project site. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, West Valley Demonstration Project continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas. Our benefit and compensation package includes:

• competitive pay and opportunity for variable pay incentives
• extensive benefit offerings focused on your physical, financial, and emotional wellness
• 401(k) employer match and enhanced employer contributions - up to 9% total company contribution!
• 4-day workweek (10 hours per day) for most positions
• tuition reimbursement & professional development
• atmosphere fostering work life balance

Lifelong careers are common at West Valley Demonstration Project. If you are interested in joining the West Valley Cleanup Alliance family, apply to one of our current job openings or join our Talent Community.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Sr Supervisor is responsible for the quantity and quality of work through planning, organizing, and directing the actions of operators, technicians, or maintenance personnel and ensuring work is performed in compliance with procedures, policies, and industrial safety practices.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of eight (8) years of supervisory experience and demonstrated performance and knowledge of assigned work area(s)
• Additional education may be substituted for experience on a case-by-case basis

Other Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Positive attitude and a team oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of radiological controls or experience working in a radiological environment
• Knowledge of or experience in emergency management
• Plant system operation experience that can include a variety of products (Food, manufacturing, and or waste disposal).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The salary and grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s education, training, and/or relevant experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/SCOPE OF WORK

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; including following all safety rules, use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations.
• Implement and adhere to standards contained in the Company “Code of Conduct,” Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.
• Implement Integrated Safety Management Systems (ISMS) and their guiding principles and core functions into the management and work practices at all levels of the planning and execution of work.
• Implement standards contained in the Company “Code of Business Ethics and Conduct”, Corporate EEO practices, and DOE directives.
• Ensure the safety of all employees.
• Ensure all employees in assigned work group are knowledgeable of system safety aspects and comply with all procedures and work documents.
• Ensure proper logs are kept and equipment malfunctions or procedural problems are identified and described in appropriate work documents.
• Plan work and schedule crew assignments.
• Recommend modifications to operating policies.
• Supervise more than one system or group, based on knowledge and experience.
• Participate in cross-cultural committees and may also participate in the management team for union negotiations.
• Participate in problem solving activities at WVDP facility or another facility.
• Act as a liaison with other groups for specific phases of a project or operation as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify and resolve a wide variety of complex issues and effectively manage projects and special assignments to deliver results on time and within budget.
• Interpret and follow a wide variety of guidelines, policies, standards, laws, and established practices to accomplish complex tasks.
• Direct the work of others, develop, and implement special projects and resources, write procedures and guidelines, and mentor others.
• Develop and execute short-term strategic plans.
• Establish priorities, work schedules, control cost and meet deadlines.
• Plan and schedule work to effectively cover all necessary jobs impacting operations.
• Anticipate goals and responses of other parts of the organization in issues and problems which arise.
• Plan, develop, and carry out strategic short-term programs essential to the mission.
• Perform broad and intensive practices to establish concepts, theories, or programs, or to resolve complex problems.
• Use independent judgment to perform, identify, and analyze diverse safety responsibilities involving different and unrelated processes and methods.
• Justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues in accordance with practices or procedures.
• Demonstrate mature judgment and tact under stress and generate trust and respect through open communication.
• Interface with individuals or groups from inside and outside of the organization.
• Negotiate and work with other groups within the organization to effectively meet organizational goals or milestones.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains department staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment, and developing personal growth opportunities.
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising job results, coaching, counseling, disciplining employees, developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
• Establishes department strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information, identifying and evaluating trends and options, choosing a course of action, defining objectives, and evaluating outcomes.
• Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Treat all employees fairly in all aspects of the employment process by complying with the spirit and intent of federal, state, and local legislation, regulation, and executive orders providing for equal opportunity.
• Completes operations requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

U.S. Citizenship is required for employment.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify

WVCA is a drug free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screen, and background investigation. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.