Director of Operations - RAD (Tri-Cities)

Director of Operations, Radioactive Waste Processing

Tri Cities, WA area | Direct Hire | Onsite

StaffSource is recruiting a Director of Operations for a radioactive and mixed waste treatment facility. This person runs day to day plant operations, leads the waste processing team, and keeps production on schedule while staying safe and compliant. It’s a hands on role, about half in the field and half in the office, reporting to the General Manager.

Hands on radiological experience is required for this role. Candidates without it will not be considered.

What you’ll do

• Lead low level and mixed low level waste processing operations, including work planning, process control, and production tracking
• Supervise waste processing supervisors and technicians
• Build and manage the plant work schedule, including daily schedules, block schedules, crew assignments, and longer range planning
• Coordinate with Health Physics, Safety, and Maintenance to keep downtime to a minimum
• Help write work authorizations and job specific instructions based on material and radiation levels
• Serve as the company’s lead with the union workforce and contract
• Support annual planning for operating costs, maintenance, and staffing
• Work with customers and regulators, including facility tours
• Mentor and develop the team

What you need

• Direct radiological operations experience is required, such as rad waste processing, decontamination and decommissioning, or work at a DOE or NRC licensed facility
• High school diploma with 10 years of hazardous waste and radiation operations experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant radiological experience
• At least 2 years treating or managing low level or mixed radioactive waste
• Solid Excel and Word skills and clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to wear respiratory protection (fit test and physical required)
• Ability to complete rad worker, HAZWOPER, and other required training
• Comfortable working outdoors and in industrial conditions in all weather
• Must pass a drug screen and fitness for duty requirements

Nice to have

• Experience managing people and projects
• Work scheduling or project management software experience
• Familiarity with Radioactive Material Licenses, RCRA and air permits, and waste manifesting
• Background in health physics, safety, or industrial hygiene