Job Description

Requisition Id 14524

Overview:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

The R&D Demonstration Group within the Enrichment Science and Engineering Division (ESED) seeks applications for a R&D Logistics Coordinator with emphasis in the areas of R&D testing, work planning, and the overall management of laboratory spaces. The Enrichment Science and Engineering Division serves the nation in two critical areas: advancing enrichment technologies and exploring enriched stable isotope production and applications. The division leverages an elite staff of scientists and engineers with the world-leading capabilities of Oak Ridge National Laboratory to deliver groundbreaking advancements with a variety of applications, from national security to life-saving medical treatments. This position reports to the R&D Demonstration Group Leader.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will work with technicians, process engineers, quality control engineers, quality assurance staff, supply chain staff, safety & security staff, and project managers to implement plans, procedures, and systems supporting the mission of testing enrichment prototypes. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of a broad range of R&D testing and operations processes. This position’s responsibility will include:

• Developing and ensuring execution of detailed schedules, work plans, and testing schedules.
• Tracking progress on projects, and scheduling/coordinating support from various programs and disciplines involved in project execution to ensure specific programmatic goals are met.
• Lab Space Manager of the assigned testing labs.
• Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation and application of technical specifications, regulations, and procedures.
• Assisting with the preparation of strategic plans, presentations, and technical documents and delivery of presentations as requested to internal or external audiences.
• Working with multiple functional and operational organizations to solve disposition-related problems involving radioactive waste, RCRA, safety, and security.
• This position will interface with support groups and customers to include production departments, engineering groups, F&O, system health managers, planning and execution assets to support the development of an integrated schedule and manage the schedule on a daily basis.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in a chemical, mechanical, nuclear, industrial engineering technology, and a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstration of experience in an R&D testing and/or a production environment including familiarity with ES&H, production, quality assurance, supply chain, waste management/disposition, and maintenance.
• Experience with reactive gas systems, cryogenic systems/components, vacuum systems/components, HMI/PLC controlled systems/components, instrumentation, and associated mechanical and inspection equipment (e.g., leak detectors, RGA’s, etc.).
• Proven communication skills.
• A customer service focus and the ability to work within changing situations to meet short deadlines.
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in Work Control is required. Strong grasp of issues related to performing maintenance and operations work in production areas to strengthen the interface between Maintenance and Operations.
• Candidate must be motivated and able to perform work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOE Q clearance.
• Experience in investigation/analysis of events as well as a broad knowledge of ORNL requirements and processes related to ES&H, Production, Quality Assurance, procurement/contracts, construction/maintenance, and Security.
• Experience with supply chain management.
• Experience with creating and maintaining operations processes.
• Experience in a Research & Development and/or testing environment.

This position is a full-time staff position.

Physical Requirements:

Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.

Special Requirements:

Q Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q 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.

Export control, clearance:

This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.

About the Isotope Science and Engineering Directorate (ISED):
Established in 2020, the Isotope Science and Engineering Directorate is strengthening Oak Ridge National Laboratory's leadership in isotope production and enrichment technology innovation. ISED is guiding the Lab's pursuit of the fundamental science and technology that broadens the application of isotopes for energy, environmental, medical, and national security purposes. These efforts are made possible through the High Flux Isotope Reactor, the Radiochemical Engineering Development Center, ORNL's other nuclear facilities, and an assemblage of world-leading scientists and engineers. Please visit for more information about ISED.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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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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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.

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