Technical Professional - Corrosion Science and Technology Group

Requisition Id 13317 

Level: TP02

Overview:  

We are seeking a technical professional who will lead our laboratory experimental work.  This position resides in the Corrosion Science and Technology (CST) Group in the Materials Science and Technology Division (MSTD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

As part of our research team, you will be responsible for building, upgrading and operating laboratory test equipment to simulate extreme environments in a safe, effective, and reproducible manner.  You will collaborate with researchers and technicians to ensure tasks are completed on time and on budget.  The position also requires coordinating with ORNL safety and craft personnel and supervisors to ensure that work is completed in a safe and timely manner.

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our 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.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Design, construct, maintain, operate, and improve unique research equipment and systems involving high temperature, high pressure and/or corrosive gases including steam, SCO2, simulated exhaust gases, liquid metals, molten salts, hydrogen, etc.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all laboratory research activities
• Maintain and improve the corrosion database
• Document and report experimental results in a timely manner
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies and equipment
• Provide assistance in mentoring newly hired technicians
• Effective verbal and written communication with all group members, students, and visitors
• Professional interaction with craft personnel and supervisors to build and repair equipment to enable safe and timely operation
• Ensure compliance with all environment, health, safety, and quality requirements
• Maintain strong dedication to the implementation and perpetuation of ORNL values and ethics
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing, building, and operating safely laboratory equipment to simulate extreme environments including high temperature, high pressure, corrosive salts, liquid metals and oxidizing and reducing gases
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar design software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

Special Requirements:

Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You may upload these directly to your application or have them sent to psdrecruit@ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.

Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile:

• Login to your account via jobs.ornl.gov
• View Profile
• Under the My Documents section, select Add a Document

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.

Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.

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.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

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.