Deputy Director DIII-D Tokamak Operations
Company: GENERAL ATOMICS
Location: National City
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
General Atomics currently has an exciting opportunity to serve
as Deputy Director of Tokamak Operations in the Operations
Division, aiding in ensuring successful operation of the DIII-D
tokamak as a world-leading fusion research facility for the US DOE
Office of Fusion Energy Sciences now and into the future. The
Deputy Director of Operations, DIII-D assist in leading a large
multi-skilled team of 80 General Atomics personnel. The DIII-D
tokamak is the largest US magnetic fusion facility, with an annual
program budget of greater than $100M (FY2020). A key priority of
the Deputy Director is to ensure the facility operates reliably and
maximally exploits its potential. The Deputy Director of Operations
at DIII-D will play a key role in implementing major facility
upgrades as well as refurbishment in the areas of Tokamak
Operations (including Instrumentation and Controls), Mechanical
Systems (air, vacuum, water, cryogenic), Electrical (high voltage,
magnet power systems), RF Heating, and Neutral Beam Heating as well
as liaising with a Chief Engineer Unit, for design and engineering
analysis. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the Director of
Operations in the oversight of all operational phases of the DIII-D
National Fusion Facility to produce world-leading scientific
results while meeting annual DOE operational milestones consistent
with funding. Supervise several of the Operation Division groups
and provide annual performance reviews for the staff in these
groups. Support the continuity of DIII-D Operations and plan for
and deliver facility enhancements to improve facility technical
capabilities, productivity, and reliability. Coordinate the details
of the DIII-D operating schedule and assist in assessing major
facility upgrade plans, and coordinate project execution plans.
Seek out and implement process improvements to enhance safety,
personnel development, reliability, communications and reporting,
project planning and execution. Interact with GA facilities on the
building and office space allocation of staff and collaborators.
Consult with senior management to develop and implement current,
annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, budget
and financial objectives for the DIII-D program and providing
regular and special reports to management and the DOE. Provide
Operations input for the annual DOE Field Work Proposals and 5-year
Proposals. Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained
by overseeing the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and
development of the required management, professional, and technical
talent. Site Safety Coordination --- Provide assistance to the
Director of Operations for the safe operation of the facility and
safety of all personnel, including GA, collaborating institutions,
contractors and visitors. Participate in and/or review all safety
investigations. Interface with General Atomics Environmental Health
and Safety group and Health Physics group. Participate with Group
management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint
ventures that enhance the capabilities of the DIII-D National
Fusion Facility. Performs other duties as assigned or required. We
recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals
with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified
individuals to apply. Job Qualifications: Typically requires a
Masters or PhD in engineering, science, or a related technical
field as well as fifteen or more years of progressively complex
program administration experience with at least ten of those years
managing programs. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of
education. Must have a strong working knowledge of fusion energy
science, engineering and systems. Demonstrates detailed and
extensive technical expertise and application of program management
principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive program
management and leadership skills including organizing, planning,
scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established
deadlines or milestones. Must possess the ability to use advanced
technologies and applications that apply advance principles,
theories, and concepts across program requirements. Contributes to
the development of new principles and concepts to find highly
innovative and ingenious solutions to unusually complex problems.
Excellent at developing effective working relationships and trust
with personnel to motivate them and ensure they understand tasks
--- at individual and team-wide levels. Ability to think out of the
box and creatively in developing innovative solutions. Strong
communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required
to enable an effective interface with all levels of management,
professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and
government representatives.
Keywords: GENERAL ATOMICS, National City , Deputy Director DIII-D Tokamak Operations, Executive , National City, California
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