Procedure Writer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

The Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate’s Document and Records Management group in the Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities Division is seeking a Procedure Writer to develop and maintain procedures and other documents for facilities and operations. The role ensures that documents adequately implement applicable requirements based on the activity and document type. The Procedure Writer develops new and revised administrative and technical procedures, supports document review and approval, coordinates required analyses, and maintains records. The position also supports document management systems and serves as the document management coordinator for supported organizations. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy clearance and is designated for Workplace Substance Abuse Program testing, including a pre-placement drug test and ongoing random testing. Visa sponsorship is not available. ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits, flexible work hours, and employee amenities. Relocation assistance may be available for certain positions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree and 5–7 years of experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience with procedure writing or other technical writing/editing.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy clearance.
Pass a pre-placement drug test and participate in an ongoing random drug testing program.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with applicable requirements.
Prior experience in a nuclear environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Procedure Professionals Association certification.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people with varied technical and scientific backgrounds.
Familiarity with Adobe Live Cycle.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain procedures, division-level plans, and program description documents.
Develop new and revised administrative and technical procedures that comply with applicable administrative program, safety basis, and nuclear criticality safety requirements, as applicable.
Ensure procedures are technically adequate and provide a level of detail appropriate to the qualifications and training of expected users.
Serve as the interpretive authority for human and organizational performance for procedures.
Work with the applicable section head, facility manager, or group lead to verify and validate draft technical procedures, as required.
Perform walkdowns in process areas to verify the technical adequacy and accuracy of process and equipment information in technical procedures.
Interface with engineering and labeling personnel to ensure components used in operations correctly match descriptions in procedure action steps, diagrams, system alignments, and checklists.
Coordinate Job Hazard Evaluation reviews to determine the hazard controls required for implementing technical procedures.
Facilitate document reviews, ensuring stakeholder feedback is considered and formatting is consistent.
Support the creation and maintenance of forms, plans, and program description documents, as needed.
Support procedure and document development for other areas as assigned by the ISED Document and Records Management group lead.
Collaborate with staff, developers, and administrators on document management systems.
Coordinate documents through review, approval, and distribution, including additional analyses required by document type.
Lead program self-audits and self-assessments, as directed.
Maintain records and interface with records personnel to ensure applicable requirements are met.
Serve as the document management coordinator for supported organizations and attend DMC forums.