Configuration Control Manager

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Configuration Control Manager leads the configuration management program for the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR), provides technical support to operations and maintenance, and performs systems analysis. The position is in the HFIR Engineering Section, Research Reactors Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

The role serves as HFIR Configuration Control Manager and as the HFIR Design Authority delegate. It establishes and executes configuration management and engineering change processes, maintains controlled design-basis documentation, and supports the reliability, availability, safe operation, maintenance, and life-cycle management of HFIR systems and components. The manager also provides technical leadership, engineering services, and drafting support, and assists with management of the Engineering Section.

ORNL’s Neutron Sciences Directorate operates HFIR and the Spallation Neutron Source, supporting neutron-scattering research across multiple scientific disciplines. The position is expected to align with ORNL’s values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service, promote a respectful workplace and equal opportunity, and ensure work complies with ORNL policies and the Integrated Safety Management System.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related field.
• At least 12 years of progressive engineering experience in complex, high-consequence environments, such as reactor or accelerator facilities, nuclear facilities, research laboratories, or comparable industrial systems.
• Demonstrated experience establishing or operating configuration management and engineering change control processes.
• Must qualify for access to technology subject to export control requirements without an export control license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy clearance.
• Must pass a pre-placement drug test and participate in an ongoing random drug testing program.
• A pre-hire physical is required after an offer.
• Physical requirements may include frequent and long-distance walking; the work may also involve climbing stairs, ducking, kneeling, or crawling around equipment and facilities. Exposure to ionizing radiation associated with reactor operation or neutron-scattering research is possible.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience at the HFIR site.
• Experience with design and maintenance activities in a nuclear reactor operating environment, including piping systems, pressure vessels, reactor core structures, mechanical components, or HVAC.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, such as ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31, ASME Y14.5M, and ASME NQA-1.
• Familiarity with DOE Orders for conduct of operations and maintenance at nuclear facilities and applicable OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute HFIR configuration management in accordance with the RRD Configuration Management Program and DOE-STD-1073-2016.
• Act as the HFIR Design Authority delegate and establish and implement processes for modifications to HFIR structures, systems, and components, including fabrication.
• Maintain design-basis documents, specifications, and drawings for RRD facilities under configuration control.
• Manage the HFIR In-service Inspection, Cable Monitoring, Environmental Qualification, and Reliability and Risk Management programs.
• Perform plant analysis and system health evaluations to support the reliability and availability of structures, systems, and components.
• Oversee fabrication of reactor fuel, control plates, reactor vessel internals, tooling for plant modifications, and replacement parts.
• Provide technical guidance, engineering services, and drafting support to HFIR operations, maintenance, experiment programs, and fire protection.
• Support procurement in dedicating commercial-grade products for safety-related use.
• Assist the Engineering Section Head with section management, strategy development, tracking facility upgrades and maintenance, and Integrated Work Plan budgeting for plant life extension and life-cycle management.
• Coach staff on Safe Conduct of Research and Nuclear Safety Culture principles and ensure work complies with ORNL policies and the Integrated Safety Management System.
• Align work behaviors, priorities, and interactions with ORNL’s core values and promote a respectful workplace and equal opportunity.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) retirement plan and contributory pension plan
• Flexible work hours
• On-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities
• Prescription drug plan
• Dental plan
• Vision 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
• Employee discounts
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior