Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Maintenance Engineer at the High Flux Isotope Reactor

Oak Ridge National Laboratory$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, applied science, or related field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent education/experience).
  • Extensive knowledge in electrical distribution and utilization equipment.
  • Familiarity with electrical standards like NEC and NFPA 70E.
  • Experience in diagnosing and documenting electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical oversight and direction in the field.
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders to maintain efficiency and safety in operations.
  • Ensure adherence to environmental protection and safety standards.
  • Develop work instructions for maintenance and upgrades using human performance principles.
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and procurement teams for materials acquisition.
  • Manage the Computerized Maintenance Management System for assigned areas.
  • Analyze maintenance practices and prepare related performance reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a prestigious research facility.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge nuclear and reactor technology.
  • Involvement in collaborative projects with various operational teams.
  • Potential for a supportive environment emphasizing employee safety and adherence to best practices.
Full Job Description
Requisition Id 16922

Overview:

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer for the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) who will be responsible for maintaining the HFIR equipment and facilities to ensure safe, reliable, predictable, and efficient operations. This scope includes the HFIR maintenance program and processes; implementation of corrective, predictive, preventative, and modification work activities; work scheduling; and outage management. HFIR Maintenance Engineers work closely with members of the HFIR Beamline Operations Section, Science staff, Instrument Engineers, Reactor Operations personnel, and Melton Valley Complex Facility Supervisors.

This position resides in the Maintenance Engineering Group in the HFIR Maintenance Section, Research Reactors Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Task Leading:
  • Provides in-field oversight and technical direction.
  • Coordinates with equipment owners, craft supervisors, and facility management to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.
  • Ensures compliance with UT Battelle policies related to environmental protection, safety, ALARA, and quality assurance.


Planning, Coordination, and Scheduling:
  • Develops written work instructions using human performance principles for repetitive and corrective maintenance, as well as upgrade / modification activities.
  • Collaborates with Systems Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Procurement to identify and obtain necessary materials.
  • Administers the Computerized Maintenance Management System for assigned areas (mechanical, electrical, facilities), including processing work orders, assigning tasks, and managing individual activities.
  • Analyzes maintenance practices, equipment failures, and operating performance; prepares reports as assigned.


Basic Qualifications:
  • A BS degree in electrical engineering, applied science, or a related discipline, along with 5 or more years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
  • In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution and utilization equipment.
  • Familiarity with electrical standards such as the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, UL White Book, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience diagnosing electrical equipment issues and developing formal work package instructions and documentation for repairs.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • A BS degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant nuclear experience.
  • Current or previous certification as an ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2) or an IAEI Certified Electrical Inspector.
  • Experience working in a nuclear facility in the electrical or instrumentation and control field.
  • Familiarity with maintenance activities in a nuclear reactor operating environment.
  • Knowledge of HFIR systems and facility operations.
  • Experience in construction management and project oversight.
  • Experience with predictive maintenance techniques and equipment reliability programs.


Special Requirements:
  • Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
  • 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.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.


For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

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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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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a science and technology national laboratory managed for the United States Department of Energy (DOE) by UT-Battelle. ORNL is the largest science and energy national laboratory in the Department of Energy system by size and by annual budget. ORNL conducts research and development activities in a variety of scientific and technical disciplines. ORNL's scientific programs focus on materials, neutron science, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology and national security. ORNL partners with other national laboratories, universities and industry to solve complex problems and transfer knowledge and technology. ORNL is home to several of the world's most powerful supercomputers, including Summit, the world's most powerful supercomputer as of November 2018.
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