Requisition Id 14720
Overview:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Division Director for the Engineering Management Division. This position will also serve as the Management System Owner (MSO) for Engineering requirements and programs. This position executes a stewardship function for ORNL’s decentralized conduct of engineering. This position ensures engineering requirements are appropriate and clear, provides implementation guidance, and conducts assurance activities.
This position ensures key roles and functions are assigned and executed such as the UT-B Chief Engineer, Building Code Official, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Electrical and Fire. Additionally, this position ensures subject matter experts are identified and assigned for programs such as Engineering Design, Configuration Management, Pressure System Safety, Welding / Burning / HotWork, Fire Protection, Ventilation / Local Exhaust, System Safety, Electrical Installation Inspections, and Arc Flash Assurance.
This position leads the Engineering Management Division which is within the Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and will report to the Associated Laboratory Director for ESH&Q.
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 7,000 people. Our vision is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster innovation 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 and security solutions for the nation.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
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Lead and serve as the Division Director for the Engineering Management Division. This includes leadership of staff, determining, prioritizing, and executing strategic initiatives to support the Lab Agenda, and budgeting for the Division and the Engineering Management System.
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Serve as the Management System Owner (MSO) for engineering requirements and programs. Reference formal R2A2s for MSOs.
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Serve as the supervisor for the ORNL Chief Engineer, the Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Electrical and Fire, and the Group Leaders for Fire Protection and for Engineering Programs and Services.
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Unless delegated to the Chief Engineer, serve as an engineering-related representative for UT-Battelle’s to internal and external organizations.
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Work with the Chief Engineer and others to ensure engineering related requirements and programs are clear and up to date in UT-Battelle’s command media. This includes DOE directives and applicable industry codes and standards.
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Support the Chief Engineer in the identification and designation of Design Authority Representatives across ORNL.
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Ensure engineering management system subject matter experts are identified, qualified, supported, and effective.
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Serve on teams, investigations, and other initiatives as assigned by senior management.
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Possess experience with a range of industry codes and standards applicable to DOE missions such as the I-Codes, NFPA, ASME, etc.
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Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
Basic Qualifications:
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Documented experience and demonstrated success in leadership roles related to engineering across organizational boundaries.
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A B.S. degree in an ABET accredited engineering degree (e.g., B.S. in Mechanical Engineering).
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A minimum of 15 years of experience in the conduct of engineering including a minimum of 10 years of experience as a proven leader in the application of engineering requirements and programs.
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Understanding of risk and the effective use of graded approach.
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Working experience with engineering-related DOE regulations and applicable industry codes and standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Documented leadership experience in a federally regulated environment.
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Experience with engineering design and application of the building code.
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Documented experience with nuclear-related facilities and operations.
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Possess or have the ability to obtain a PE license in the State of Tennessee.
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Experience with some or all of the following subject areas is considered a plus (engineering design, configuration management, pressure system safety, welding, fire protection, system safety, electrical installation approvals, ventilation and local exhaust).
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Experience in the preparation of records of decision or variance requests in support of company positions, equivalent approaches, and alternative methods.
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Experience with conducting assessments of engineering programs and processes.
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Documented experience in the development of corrective actions and improvement plans for engineering programs.
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A M.S. degree in an ABET accredited engineering degree (e.g., M.S. in Mechanical Engineering).
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
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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:
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Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
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Export control, no clearance: This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.
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HSPD-12 PIV badge: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.
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Q clearance: 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.
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.
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.
