Requisition Id 10187

Overview:

We are seeking a Technical Staff Member to support the daily operational oversight of a nonproliferation research & development (R&D) facility where personnel from various divisions within the National Security Sciences Directorate (NSSD) form an integrated team to address complex national security problems.The successful candidate will be involved in activities that include, but are not limited to, work control development and review, facility operations management, issues management, and other aspects of operational oversight that are critical to ensuring NSSD research missions maintain compliance with all applicable Federal and State Laws, DOE Orders, and ORNL Policies/Procedures related to safety, security, health, and environmental protection. This position requires a highly organized, self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal abilities, and effective oral and written communication skills.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Position will have broad responsibilities which include assisting line management with the implementation of environmental, safety, health, and regulatory requirements to support research activities.
• Facilitate completion of the operational activities deemed necessary through the work control process or as requested to support research objectives in a manner that ensures the safe and compliant execution of the research mission.
• Lead and/or participate in safety inspections.
• Interact closely with customers and other support team members in work planning.
• Interact with SMEs in various disciplines/areas, including chemical, radiological, and environmental subject areas.
• Interface with the Facility and Operations Directorate to support installation and maintenance of research equipment and infrastructure.
• Assist line management in implementing the Integrated Safety Management Program.
• Coordinate with researchers to identify and pursue opportunities for improved operational efficiencies or effectiveness that will enhance the research missions.
• Review procurements and proposals for operational requirements.
• Lead and/or participate in the reviews and/or development of group-level procedures and guidelines as needed.
• Assist line management in response to injuries or events, occurrence reporting, incidents of security concern, investigations, and corrective actions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Experience working in a collaborative environment in support of research activities is required.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills are necessary.
• Must have the ability to work individually or as an active and contributing team member, be able to manage time and work independently with minimal oversight, accomplish multiple tasks in a complex environment, demonstrate attention to detail and thoroughness, possess an enthusiastic and positive work ethic, and have the ability to handle potentially stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional safety/environmental experience or education.
• Experience in the DOE system and ORNL systems (such as the Research Hazard Analysis and Control System), the Facility Information Center, the Facility Service Center, the Space Allocation Management System, and the Hazardous Material Management Information System).
• Mechanically inclined thought process and formulation of plans for research mission execution.

Special Requirements:

Q or L clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.