Director, Experimental Operations & Facilities

argonne; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 253,997 - 396,235; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL, seeks the Director, Experimental Operations and Facilities (EOF) to guide a 60–70 person division that delivers engineering and experimental support for accelerator and radiation‑generating facilities. The role focuses on long‑term strategy, project oversight, and cross‑directorate collaboration.

The EOF Division Director reports to NTNS leadership and drives safety, compliance, and operational excellence across complex research labs, with a strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field with 15+ years experience in engineering leadership.
• Experience leading managers within a matrix organization.
• Strong leadership, communications, and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the EOF division and align goals with directorate and laboratory strategies.
• Develop long‑range plans and oversee accelerator facility upgrades and operations.
• Foster collaboration across divisions and manage safety, compliance, and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

People management

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL, seeks the Director, Experimental Operations and Facilities (EOF) to guide a 60–70 person division that delivers engineering and experimental support for accelerator and radiation‑generating facilities. The role focuses on long‑term strategy, project oversight, and cross‑directorate collaboration.

The EOF Division Director reports to NTNS leadership and drives safety, compliance, and operational excellence across complex research labs, with a strong