Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities Transportation Activity Owner

Requisition Id 13473 

Overview:

ORNL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, with an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,800 people! ORNL’s decadal vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation. Come join us and help solve the world's most challenging energy problems!

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Technical Professional Staff for the NNFD Facility Management Section as a Transportation Activity Owner.  In this role you will, under limited supervision, provide technical expertise in coordinating, screening, and directing radioactive material transportation activities as well as program ownership responsibilities in support of ISED research and isotope production.  This position reports to the Nuclear Facility Management Section Head.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, participate in, and direct radioactive material transportation activities between ORNL nuclear and radiological facilities.
• Ensure radioactive material transportation activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable ORNL, DOT, and safety basis requirements.
• Generate, review, and maintain records related to radioactive material transportation activities to verify compliance to applicable requirements.
• Act as nuclear facility manager for the radioactive material in transport.
• Interface with both the shipping and receiving facilities to ensure a safe and compliant transportation activity.
• Act as point of contact for information regarding all NNFD radioactive material transportation activities
• Provide programmatic direction and funding to ensure NNFD research customer needs are met for radioactive material transportation needs.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS Degree with a minimum of seven years of relevant experience. Degree must be in an engineering field or related science. 
• Qualified candidates must have a minimum of four years of nuclear experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department Of Energy Q Level Clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOE Q Clearance
• Familiarity with ORNL radiological and nuclear facilities and commercially available radioactive material transportation shipping containers
• Department of Transportation regulation knowledge

DOE Security Clearance Requirement:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a 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.

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 https://www.ornl.gov/directorate/isotopes for more information about ISED.

Benefits at ORNL:
UT-Battelle offers a quality benefits package, including a matching 401(k), contributory pension plan, paid vacation, and medical/dental plan options.  Onsite amenities include a credit union, medical clinic, cafeteria, and fitness facilities.

Relocation:
Moving can be overwhelming and expensive.  UT-Battelle offers a generous relocation package to ease the transition process.  Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.  If invited to interview, be sure to ask your Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Partner) for details.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at https://jobs.ornl.gov.

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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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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.