Operations Support Officer

4 weeks ago


Sellafield, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Full time

Job Introduction
Job Description for Operations Support Officer (Production Task Supervisors):
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

The Task Supervisor will oversee the control and the safe delivery of Operational tasks within the facility as part of the Laboratory Operations team. This role will be based in Windscale and is accountable to the Production Delivery Team Manager.

The role holder will be involved with and be responsible for overseeing work through from conception to delivery completion. This will include but is not limited to:

- Understanding and agreeing the project/task scope with all relevant stakeholders.
- Assisting the Originator with the creation of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW).
- Reporting back to all relevant stakeholders with progress updates during preparation readiness and physical delivery, which also includes emerging issues, risks and delays.
- Physical supervision of work being delivered and with this taking responsibility for all team members behaviours, working standards, training and compliance activities.
- Organising all required staff resources for the task delivery.

Main Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities for Operations Support Officer (Production Task Supervisors):

- Performs direct supervision to Operational tasks within Windscale.
- Understands their area of responsibility and how this interfaces with other personnel within Operations, Engineering and Projects.
- Ensuring Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) are always followed.
- Liaise with all stakeholders including but not limited to Duly Authorised Person (DAP), Safe System of Work Controller (SSC), Integration Leads and project managers to ensure work is always carried out in a safe and compliant manner.
- Communicate daily progress updates back to Production Delivery Team Manager as well as ensuring a comprehensive log of all activities undertaken is complete.
- Clearly communicate systems of work effectively to all persons under their control, who may be directly or indirectly affected by the operation/s. This includes pre and post job reviews.
- Responsible for the safety of others who are not directly involved with the task, but who may be affected by the task.
- Understands and follows the procedure for reporting unusual occurrences and failures where necessary and takes the appropriate action to protect personnel and the environment.
- Assist the Person Organising Work (Originator) with generation of SSoW to achieve safe delivery of projects/tasks ‘On Time in Full Without Complaint’. This will include generation of risk assessments, method statements and all associated documentation.

Essential Criteria for Operations Support Officer (Production Task Supervisors):

- IOSH Managing Safely.
- Knowledge of Sellafield and Windscale Site Procedures.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Drive and energy with a strong aptitude for problem solving.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to keep accurate and detailed records.
- Conversant with the IT Microsoft office work packages.
- Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Operations Support Officer (Production Task Supervisors):

- Familiarity with B13 would be an advantage.
- Working knowledge of LLW / ILW waste disposal operations.

About The Company
We are harnessing nuclear science to benefit society Our four key focus areas are; clean energy, nuclear medicine, environmental restoration and security and non-proliferation Working from seven unique facilities across the UK, our 1,400 colleagues combine their expertise to push the boundaries of science - improving the future for our planet and everyone on it.

Join us and discover a career where anything is possible.

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

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