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