NDA Manager

The NDA Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations at a Department of Energy (DOE) facility and a staff that could include 20 individuals. Strong leadership skills are required to mentor other individuals and effectively communicate with the customer. Several Non-Destructive Assay systems are needed to perform our requirements for the customer at the site. Oversee the installation, commissioning, calibration, operation, assist with troubleshooting and repair of NDA systems. Manage the daily activity to ensure data is analyzed to meet WIPP requirements, manage expert technical review and prepare reports. Ability to interact with challenging customers and the ability to understand the needs of the client.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Manage the installation, repair, calibrate, commission NDA waste assay systems.
• Operate NDA waste assay systems.
• Mange or Analyze data and prepare and submit NDA results reports.
• Manage or Perform Independent Technical Review (ITR) of data.
• Manager Expert Analysts that perform data review.
• Assist with the disposition of non-conformances for NDA measurements.
• NDA oversight.
• Consult on NDA matters with various facility departments and organizations such as nuclear safety, safeguards, nuclear materials control and accountability, waste characterization, waste disposal, production operations.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Perform field measurements and field assessments.
• Mentor Associate Scientists and Operators.
• Perform NDA system maintenance.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Some proficiency in waste system theory and operation.
• Knowledge in several of the following: physics, chemistry, statistics, electronics, engineering, health physics, quality assurance, and nuclear safety.
• Expertise in communication and drafting of reports for customer use.
• Proficient in computer-based waste analysis programs.
• Some experience with one or more NDA technique.
• Proficient in operation of NDA systems.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work in extreme temperatures for extended periods of time - As required.
• Capable of successfully completing contractor/customer required training - As required.
• Capable of maintaining work site access requirements - As required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of NDA related experience.
• B.S. in physical science or engineering or 10 equivalent years of experience in the NDA field can substitute for minimum education requirement.