Research Operations Support Professional

Requisition Id 13898 

Overview:  

We are seeking an experienced operations support professional to meet expanding needs for operational excellence to accomplish the ORNL cutting-edge scientific research mission.  This position will work as part of an integrated team that has responsibility for operations and facility management tasks associated with work control and facility operations in support of science and engineering activities. Additionally, these positions will provide operational and project management support to research staff to maintain compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, DOE Orders, and ORNL policies and procedures regarding work control, space utilization, and facility operations management. This position resides in the Integrated Research Operations Support group in the Safety & Operations Support Division and will be matrixed to support one of the eight R&D directorates at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a Division work control point-of-contact (POC) for research safety summaries (RSS), documentation for hazard identification and control. In so doing, coordinates the RSS reviews to ensure sufficient peer and subject mater expert (SME) review and to ensure all RSSs are approved and authorized within the proper timeframe.

• Facilitate completion of the operational activities deemed necessary through the work control process or as requested by researchers to enable research objectives in a manner that ensures the safe and compliant execution of the research mission.

• Serve as a Facilities Operations Manager for select facilities to ensure the facility is maintained within facility use agreement boundaries, facility work orders/statements of work are submitted to support research objectives, operated in accordance with approved lease agreements for leased facilities, space is efficiently and effectively used, access control is maintained, and emergency preparedness requirements are met.

• Serve as a Hazardous Materials Management representative to assist research staff with maintaining, organizing, and reconciling chemical inventories.

• Abide by and promote the Battelle Safe Conduct of Research principles including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations, raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task and where learning never stops.

• Continually seek ways to increase operational efficiencies and improve safety culture in support of the research mission and champion initiatives to do so.

Other responsibilities could include:

• Facilitate or participate in event critiques, causal analyses, and corrective action plan development.

• Assist with the implementation of Integrated Safety Management (ISM) into the work planning and execution process with the support of an interdisciplinary operations team.

• Provide technical support in the application of regulatory requirements, procedures and standards that are applicable under 10 CFR 851.

• Participate in assessments to verify compliance and program effectiveness associated with the assigned Directorate.

• Review procurement and subcontract activities for safety, environmental and operational requirements.

• Participate in the review and development of division or directorate level procedures and guidelines as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS degree in a science or operational discipline or relevant technical field (e.g. health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental management, project management, engineering, operations, etc.)

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in facility operations, occupational safety, engineering discipline, ES&H, project management or industrial hygiene activities is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as a team player in an ever-changing, multi-discipline, multi-task and integrated/functional organizational environment which requires interfacing with management, researchers, facility users/visitors and operations staff.

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary R&D environment or supporting R&D and industrial facilities and operations.

• Knowledge and background in chemical/material identification and evaluation along with experience in hazard analysis and exposure assessment activities.

• Demonstrated excellence in leadership, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Experience with work control processes in a research and development environment and/or industrial environment.

• Ability to work independently, under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to meet inflexible deadlines on own initiative.

• Experience in the DOE system and ORNL systems such as the Research Hazard Analysis and Control System, Integrated Safety Management, SAMS, the Facility Service Center, and the Hazardous Material Management Information System. 

Visa Sponsorship: Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL: 

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension 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, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@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.