Requisition Id 16517
Overview:
We are seeking a HFIR Instrument Support – Electrical professional to support the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) neutron scattering instruments and associated infrastructure. This role will focus on maintaining and improving electrical equipment and components to ensure safe, reliable, predictable, and efficient operations of HFIR Beamline Operations (HBO). This position will produce a diverse portfolio of electrical engineering and technical support activities, including electrical system design, installation oversight, maintenance coordination, troubleshooting, independent judgment. task leading, and document development. Work may include power distribution systems, electrical design services for beamline instruments and conventional facilities, and experimental equipment.
This position resides in the HFIR Instrument Support Group in the HFIR Beamline Operations Section, Neutron Scattering Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
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Design and development of electrical systems with an emphasis on electrical design, including panel layouts, wiring schematics, cable assemblies, and equipment specifications.
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Provide independent judgment and task leadership for new installations, system upgrades, and maintenance activities. Lead troubleshooting and diagnostic efforts involving electrical cabinets, power distribution systems, circuit boards, embedded control hardware, and related components to ensure compliant field and reliable field installations.
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Develop and maintain technical documentation, including electrical drawings, schematics, test plans, and work instructions.
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Lead small to medium design work packages, ensuring coordination of electrical design activities, documentation, system integration, and verification efforts across assigned project scopes.
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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. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
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A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design, maintenance, installation, or related support activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking 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, and Employee Discounts. Relocation Assistance is available.
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.
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.
