$130,000–$170,000 Per Year
Work Control Manager
Location: Aiken, SC (Savannah River Site) – Onsite
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Director
Compensation: $130,000 – $170,000 base salary
Position Overview
The Work Control Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the work control program at a large-scale government nuclear site. This role ensures work is planned, authorized, and executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with DOE requirements and ISMS principles. This is a senior leadership role managing a team of work control professionals and serving as the key liaison between operations, maintenance, engineering, safety teams, and government stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and improve the site-wide work control program, including work packages, JHAs, permit-to-work, and integrated work management processes
- Manage and develop Work Control Supervisors and Specialists
- Interface with government stakeholders on scheduling, authorization, and compliance
- Oversee work packages including RWPs, LOTO, industrial hygiene, and fire protection
- Manage backlog and scheduling across operations and maintenance teams
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Ensure team training and regulatory compliance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a DOE or nuclear environment
- 10+ years of work management or maintenance planning experience
- 4+ years of leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of ISMS, DOE requirements, LOTO, RWP, and JHA
- Experience with CMMS systems like Maximo or SAP
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Savannah River Site access badge and pass all required DOE background checks and personnel security requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Experience at DOE or similar federal sites
- IWM system experience
- DOE clearance (Q or L)
- CMRP or OSHA 30
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Manage 5 to 12 team members
- Responsible for hiring, performance, and development
Travel
- Up to 10% with occasional overnight
Work Environment
- Mixed office and field setting on a government nuclear site with required adherence to safety protocols and PPE