Section Head - HFIR Maintenance

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Section Head who provides leadership for the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) Maintenance organization and is responsible for the Maintenance Program and Work Control process. The HFIR Maintenance Section Head is also responsible for implementation of Melton Valley Complex Facility Management under the direction of the Complex Facility Manager. This position resides in the HFIR Maintenance Section, Nuclear Research Reactors Division (RRD), Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Requirements

A BS degree in engineering or related science with at least twelve years of relevant professional experience
Minimum of three years of supervisory or management experience
At least four years of nuclear plant experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with non-destructive testing, understanding of electrical, pressure vessel, piping codes and standards, and maintenance procedures
Experience working with bargaining unit employees, labor relations principles, and the ATLC contract

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the Maintenance Section
Ensure sustained excellence in the overall conduct of Maintenance to support the HFIR Mission.
Reinforce the Nuclear Safety Culture and Human Performance Improvement tools.
Work with Labor Relations and the bargaining unit to manage maintenance craft effectively and in accordance with the contract.
Direct and implement the Maintenance Program
Ensure precision maintenance techniques are applied to avoid introducing equipment problems.
Utilize condition monitoring technologies to maximize equipment life without unexpected failures.
Optimize and execute preventive maintenance to prevent known failure modes.
Respond quickly and effectively to address emergent problems.
Manage financial resources in accordance with the Integrated Work Plan.
Manage the Work Control process
Maintain compliance with HFIR work control processes and applicable organizational requirements.
Structure the process to promote safe, reliable, efficient reactor operation and to support the needs of Complex Facility and Neutron Scattering Experiments work.
Ensure consistent implementation of the process in the field.
Implement Melton Valley Complex Facility Management
Maintain Melton Valley Complex Facilities in excellent condition within available space funding.
Work through Laboratory processes to request additional support to meet current and future facility needs.
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.