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Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 1 day ago

Nuclear Assurance Specialist

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory focused on addressing the nation’s pressing challenges. The Nuclear Assurance Specialist will oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to nuclear assurance, facilitating assessments and monitoring performance in nuclear operations at ORNL.

Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Identify and facilitate required independent reviews as required for compliance in Nuclear and Radiological facilities and operations

Support line management and Management System Owners through conducting periodic reviews, assessments, common cause analyses, USQD program implementation reviews, and others, as required

Develop measurable and meaningful performance metrics in collaboration with ORNL management system owners and organizations to effectively monitor the health of the laboratory systems/activities/processes in areas of nuclear operations

Generate performance analysis reports which provide trending and analysis data to evaluate the health of the laboratory’s nuclear operations, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and support management with implementation

Proactively identify and evaluate areas of concern in nuclear operations; and collaborate with other ORNL management system owners and organizations to develop and implement effective strategies, priority, and plans

Provide input and facilitate strategic improvement for nuclear assurance elements such as institutional performance monitoring, issues management, cause analysis, management assessments, event reporting, and lessons learned to support business operations and management system performance improvement

Interface with other Battelle and DOE National Laboratories to benchmark nuclear assurance performance and share lessons learned

Coordinate and lead independent and diverse review teams

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

Qualification

Nuclear facility operationsPerformance metrics developmentNuclear safety knowledgeContractor assurance experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A BS degree in science, engineering, or related field with a minimum of 8 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Minimum 4 years in nuclear facility operations experience

Q Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy

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

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required

All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation

Preferred

Navy Nuclear Operations, Department of Energy Nuclear Oversight, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or equivalent experience

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

Advanced level of knowledge developing, analyzing, and reporting key performance indicators

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to frequently interact with senior engineers, senior scientists, and senior technical management in regard to addressing complex technical issues and problems

A working knowledge of DOE nuclear safety and criticality safety requirements, standards and guides is preferred

Experience working directly with contractor assurance program elements, e.g. assessments, issues management, causal analysis, critiques, extent of condition reviews, effectiveness reviews, corrective action development, lessons learned, event management, enterprise risk management, etc