Maintenance Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking aMaintenance Engineerwho will focus onsupporting all phases of target maintenance at the Spallation Neutron Source.The Target SystemsMaintenance Engineerisresponsible forsupporting the maintenanceTarget Systemsequipment and facilities toensure safe, reliable, predictable, and efficient operations. This scope includesadministrationand facilitationoftheTarget systemsmaintenance program andprocesses; implementation of corrective, predictive, preventativemaintenanceand modification work activities; work scheduling; andoutage management.

This positionresidesin theTarget Maintenance Groupin theTarget Development, Engineering & Operations Section,Neutron Technologies Division,Neutron Sciences DirectorateatOak Ridge National Laboratory(ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Own and direct all phases of target maintenance byestablishingdetailed work plans that define scope, set expectations, and drive hazard identification, evaluation, and mitigation.

• Works with target System Engineers (SEs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop detailed work planning documentation.

• Supports Section and Division planning through evaluating and forecasting maintenance activities to integrate target maintenance intoDirectorate planning during maintenance outages and neutron production run cycles.

• Provides long-term evaluation and planning for critical maintenance and obsolescence issues.

• Serves as the SME for target maintenance activities.

• Serve as the engineering-maintenance integration lead, acting as the primary point of accountability to align reliability priorities, resolve gaps, and remove execution barriers for the Target Reliability Engineer.

• Lead operational communication and coordination by ensuring Operations SMEs receivetimelyplanned-maintenance notifications, impacts, and formal return-to-service updates upon completion

• Enforce and continuously improve work control compliance by setting standards, verifying adherence to required processes, and ensuring hazards are effectively controlled before and during execution.

• Drive hazard evaluation rigor with SEs/SMEs, ensuring work plans fully capture required scope, controls, prerequisites, and acceptance/return-to-service criteria.

• Take ownership of work readiness by guiding and supporting planners, schedulers, and area managers to ensure work is properly graded, fully planned, resourced, and execution-ready prior to release.

• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promoteequal opportunityby fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• ABSdegree inengineeringor a related technical field.

• A minimum of5years of experience in complex facilityor nuclear facilitymaintenance planning and execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with maintenance activities in a nuclearfacilityoperating environment.

• Experience working with cryogenic systems.

• Familiarity with vacuum systems.

• Experience with predictive maintenance techniques and equipment reliability programs.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL:

We offercompetitive pay and benefits programs to attract andretainhardworkingpeople!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 includethe 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 Assistanceis 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