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Nuclear Operations Shift Supervisor

Battelle Energy Alliance
paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Idaho, Idaho Falls
2525 Fremont Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 21, 2026

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring Nuclear Operations Shift Supervisor to work on our Fuel Fabrication & Nuclear Material Management Division team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off.

Idaho National Laboratory needs a Shift Supervisor to lead and to drive transformative research and development at the heart of America's nuclear innovation, where every decision directly shapes the future of energy, national security, and cutting-edge technology through leadership pioneering operational excellence in mission-critical environments.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Manage activities of a broad functional area through non-exempt and exempt specialists, provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance,
  • Manage, train, and motivate staff to meet unit targets and goals, and manage employees performing similar or related tasks potentially managing more than one shift or department and subordinate managers.
  • Receiving assignments based on incremental objectives and defined processes,
  • Monitoring and coordinating daily, weekly, or monthly activities, developing operational enhancements and maintaining internal control,
  • Helping develop overall goals and long-term goals of the department, ensuring quality and compliance, recommending changes to policies, identifying and resolving escalated problems of moderate to large scope, working with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups, and gaining cooperation of others through presentations of technical information.

  • Recommend changes to sub-unit, unit, or discipline policies.

  • Identify, troubleshoot, or resolve escalated problems, working on issues of moderate to large scope/complexity.
  • Work with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups. Interaction requires interpreting and explaining information to audience's familiar with the subject.
  • Gain cooperation of others,
  • First level of management. Reports to Nuclear Facility Manager (NFM)

Required:

  • Bachelor of Science degree and 2 years direct operation experience in fuel fabrication or nuclear operations , OR 8+ years' operations experience in fuel fabrication or nuclear operations.
  • Must have direct experience leading small groups.
  • 2+ years demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Must have operating experience working within Fuel Fabrication/Manufacturing & Nuclear Material Management and leadership experience.
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Job Information:

  • The target pay range for this position is $132,550 - $198,207 annually. The full pay range is $93,840 - $225,180. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
  • TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation




  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
  • Paid time off (personal leave)
  • Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
  • Comprehensive Relocation Package
  • Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.



At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.


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