Group Leader - Instrument Hall Support

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking an Instrument Hall Support (IHS) Group Leader to coordinate a rotating shift team supporting neutron instruments at SNS and HFIR. The role requires guiding operational strategy, staff development, and ensuring timely, safe execution of mission-critical tasks.

Based in the Neutron Science Division, you will lead personnel, hire top talent, and model ORNL's safety and research conduct while collaborating across the lab to strengthen user support and

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or a related field with at least 8 years of related experience.
• AS degree will be considered with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with complex scientific instrumentation in radiological environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cohesive group for instrument operations support and drive strategy for SNS and HFIR.
• Provide guidance and feedback to address performance issues and staff development.
• Coordinate with SNS and ORNL leadership to ensure safe, compliant operations and budget alignment.
• Attract and hire top candidates committed to world-class technology and safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Operations management

Instrumentation experience

Neutron science familiarity

Education

BS in engineering or related field

AS degree with 10+ years experience

Tools

Radiation environment experience

Job description

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We are seekinganInstrument Hall Support (IHS) Group Leader. The Group Leader serves in a variety of roles designed to enable maximum operational efficiency for the neutron scattering instruments. The IHS Group Leader coordinates a team of rotating shift personnel to support allfacetsof operationsassistingscience staff and Users at bothSpallation Neutron Source (SNS)andHigh Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). This position may require 12 hour rotating shift on an emergency relief basis.

This positionresidesin the SNS Beamline Operations Section, in the Neutron Science Division. Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop a vision and implement a cohesive group for instrument operations support. Develop a strategy to ensure the success of the neutron research and user programs at SNS and HFIR and lead new and ongoing technical projects to position the group for future success.
• Assist the IHC Group in setting performance goals consistent with the group’s strategy and members’ long-term career goals. Provide feedback to address performance issues in a timely manner.
• Provide relevant input to assist the SNS Beamline Operations Section Head with staff development while providing direct and impactful guidance to staff on a regular basis.
• Attract a quality, diverse pool of top candidates and hire staff members who are committed to world-class technology and aspire to be the best in their field.
• Lead by example by exercising the principles in ORNL’s “Research Code of Conduct” as a guide for proposing, performing, and communicating research.
• Coach and mentor staff regarding Battelle’s “Safe Conduct of Research” principles.
• Lead ESH&Q by example and ensure all operations are carried out safely, securely, and in compliance with the SNS and ORNL procedures and policies. Maintain strict conduct of operations compliance.
• Exemplify a commitment to “One ORNL” by modeling lab expectations for excellence in research, operations, and community engagement, and by working cooperatively to leverage capabilities across the lab.
• 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.

Service

• Serve as immediate supervisor for staff members in the group.
• Prioritize operational technical support requests and coordinate resources across SNS and ORNL to ensure activities are completed on schedule to maintain the NScD mission. Coordinate with Section Head to propose and manage instrument operations FY budget.
• Engage with IHC Group members to understand and develop career goals. Enable staff development and encourage personal growth opportunities as much as possible.
• Advance the reputation of the group members and standing of the group as a whole through establishing collaborations, emphasizing excellence in user support, professional society leadership and involvement, and organization of technical events.
• Coordinate with SNS Instrument staff to accurately track instrument downtime. Communicate issues to SNS Beamline Operations Section Head as appropriate.
• Build strong teams across SNS and ORNL.
• Hold regular technical group meetings and be visible in the labs and workplace including a daily Plan-of-the-day coordination meeting with all stakeholders in the building 8700. Resolve resource issues that are identified in this meeting or communicate to management if unable to do so.
• Act as the Local Emergency Supervisor (LES) for all off-normal events during normal working hours. Ensure the IHC is trained and capable of performing this function outside normal working hours.
• Effectively communicate the importance of protecting proprietary or sensitive information and complying with ORNL security, cybersecurity policies and guidelines.
• Act as the Building 8700 Facility Manager. Manage routine technical space allocation, serve as the point-of-contact to authorize electrical and mechanical system outages, ensure facility preventative maintenance items are performed and resolve corrective facility maintenance issues. Coordinate with the Complex Facility manager to manage budget for the facility.

Basic Qualifications

• A BS degree in project management, engineering, or a related field with at least 8 years of related experience.
• An AS degree will be considered with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in working with complex scientific instrumentation and operating under the constraints of radiological environments associated with a neutron scattering facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing technical support operations activities in a research facility.

Special Requirements

• Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.

Benefits at ORNL

• 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.
• 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
• Employee DiscountsRelocation Assistance

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.

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.