Facility Operations Support Specialist/Maintenance Coordinator
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Facility Support Specialist/Maintenance Coordinator to work in our Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) Operations Facility Support department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our ATR facility with every Friday off.
You will monitor operations, facility operations, and related oversight of planning, maintenance, modifications, and space allocations for facilities with nuclear capabilities. You will verify that activities conducted in facilities comply with regulatory requirements, ensure training requirements are met, advise on all aspects of safety, quality and efficiency associated with conduct of operations, and coordinate facility upgrades, maintenance, and repairs. You will report directly to the manager of the ATR Operations Facility Support department.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee operation activities to ensure the facility is operated safely and in full compliance with all laboratory requirements, federal and state regulations, orders, and permits.
- Manage the condition, maintenance, flow of materials in and out of facilities in support of experiments and exercises, and storage of materials and equipment.
- Perform reviews and oversight of various operation systems design, construction, set-up, and operation.
- Coordinate with program managers, project managers, and experiment managers to ensure that laboratory spaces are maintained efficiently and provide capabilities in accordance with the schedule(s) as well as organizational strategic plans.
- Conduct reviews of system and activity compatibility and coordination/scheduling all system operations within the facility.
- Allocate personnel to specific job assignments, direct workflow, coordinate production schedules, coordinate activities such as repairs, lock and tag, facility activities, and acts on employee problems.
- Identify facility deficiencies and coordinate with enabling organizations to correct.
- Accountable for reviewing and approving maintenance WOs and WOCs to ensure the work instructions adequately identify work scope, safety hazards, hazard itigation/controls, provide sufficient detail to control the work and comply with TSR, and other company policies.
- Act as an expert in the safe conduct of operations. Oversee and mentor project managers and technicians in the planning and execution of complex and high-risk operations. Drive continuous improvement in processes, procedures, tools, and equipment.
- Support compliance programs such as ISMS, Contractor Assurance Program, Quality Assurance Program, Conduct of Operations, and Conduct of Maintenance.
- Guide and mentor more junior staff members.
- Escort and oversee subcontractors as required.
- Act as Operations Maintenance Coordinator per ATR Operations Standing Directives (SD)-11.1.25.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited institution and 5 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree and 2 years of experience, or 11 years of Nuclear Operations experience in lieu of degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited institution and 9 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or 15 years of Nuclear Operations experience in lieu of degree.
- Relevant Nuc Ops experience includes the following: Conduct of Operations, monitoring plant and reactor, manipulating controls, performing reactivity changes, configuration and plant equipment, experiment handling evolutions, start and shutdown, control panels, balance of plant, monitoring plant conditions, timely orders.
- Must hold an ATR Senior Reactor Operator (SRO)/Plant Foreman (PF) certification or previously held an ATR SRO/PF certification or obtain an SRO certification.
- Must be able to obtain an SRO certification within 2 years of employment for this position.
- Experience commensurate with level which includes professional experience in an operations capacity or in other technical areas.
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" HRP clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
Preferred Requirements:
- Advanced degree in technical field (i.e., Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering).
Job Information:
- The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($77,628 - $159,228) / Level 4 ($93,204 - $191,076). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
- HRP- Human Reliability Program: You will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and continued drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
- Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires the operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits and Relocation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
- Comprehensive Relocation Package
- Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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