Work Management Section Manager

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit . Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram. 

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Work Management Section Manager:

Position Overview: 

Position leads the Work Management function reporting to the Vice President of Operations. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls preventative and emergent mechanical and electronic maintenance actions, equipment calibration activities, construction of capital projects, plant facilities utilization, modernization, and upkeep. Maintain the core function of Work Control to integrate all work activities into the Erwin plant master schedule and retain ultimate control over work package generation and closeout including the development of lessons learned and continual process improvement.

Location:

On-site in Erwin, Tennessee

Your Day to Day as a Work Management Section Manager:

• Provide senior leadership and direction to assigned staff. Assist managers in problem solving, setting priorities, and resolving conflicts.
• Integrate and motivate personnel with varied functional responsibilities and develop coordination and cooperation within and between work groups to successfully meet company strategic objectives. Make decisions based on varied and often conflicting information, objectives, and opinions.
• Ensure activities are planned and executed to comply with procedural, regulatory, and union contract requirements. Establish program direction and tasks, set priorities, make assignments and follow-up to assure task objectives are met.
• Review and approve departmental cost and schedules. Monitor department spending and adjust spending levels as required to meet budget requirements. 
• Motivate and influence personnel to achieve excellence in all program activities including safety and quality performance, procedural compliance, and cost/schedule control. Work with assigned managers to identify, develop, and implement actions to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Motivate and influence personnel to actively participate in program self-assessments and stretch for continual performance improvement. Work with assigned managers to promote team building and professional development. 
• Implement other responsibilities as assigned by the President and General Manager.
• Participates as an effective member of the senior management team.
• Deliver quantifiable results in all areas of Work Management and Work Control.

Required Qualifications:

B. S. Engineering or Engineering Technology; Graduate degree preferred but not required plus over ten (10) years' experience. The incumbent should have a minimum 20 years' nuclear work experience with at least 10 years' management experience within the nuclear industry (either operations, maintenance or project management). Team leadership, initiative, and decision-making abilities acquired through experience are essential for success. Broad working knowledge of radiation protection, material control, and criticality safety required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career! 

BWXT Grade Level: 11.1

Pay: $131,480 - $207,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $131,480 and $207,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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