Uranium Conversion and Recovery Manager

PRODUCTION

What You've Accomplished

You have completed a Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields or experience in lieu of degree. You have worked in a related role for at least 12 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Demonstrated skill managing departmental organizations.
• Proven track record working to tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to easily communicate to all levels of the organization as well as to external customers.
• Well versed in Production Theory in order to manage and optimize factory constraints.
• Demonstrated financial acumen creating and managing departmental budgets.

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people's lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Uranium Conversion and Recovery Manager in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Uranium Conversion and Recovery (UCAR) Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include:

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  Maintains an open-door policy and supportive work environment for all department employees.
  
  
  
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  Coaches six direct supervisors who manage a group of 60 people working 24-5 and 24-7 shift schedules.
  
  
  
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  Uses their communication skills to grow newer operators and support long-term employees in technical support and operations areas.
  
  
  
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  Daily monitors the status of operations by reviewing logs and taking Gemba walks.
  
  
  
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  Makes accurate decisions in a timely manner with emerging or limited data.
  
  
  
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  Maintains production to Ceramics production center to avoid any slow down or stoppage of work.
  
  
  
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  Foresees and understands the interrelationships between the various process and work to fulfil those needs for efficient operation.
  
  
  
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  Supports Waste operations by ensuring all classes of waste are handled and disposed of per Federal and State regulations.
  
  

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/

Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/

Framatome's Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $143,000 - $194,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy's Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.