Multi-Craft Supervisor

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Multi-Craft Supervisor to oversee light construction, renovation, and maintenance activities across ORNL facilities. You will coordinate with craft workers, engineers, and planners to ensure safe, cost-efficient modifications that meet research and support needs.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety compliance, and effective communication to minimize downtime and occupier impact while aligning with ORNL values and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 9 years journeyman experience in maintenance/renovation of commercial/industrial facilities.
• Lead or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and general industrial construction knowledge are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a culture focused on facility occupants' needs and project communication.
• Ensure tasks are analyzed and graded per ORNL work control procedures.
• Contribute to the Core Team's Annual Work Plan.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules for facility modifications and maintenance.
• Ensure work is conducted safely and in compliance with ORNL policies.
• Participate in safety reporting, audits and continuous improvement discussions.
• Oversee administrative duties including training, timekeeping and performance reviews.
• Evaluate craft workers' performance and qualifications and assist in staff hiring and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Prioritization

Tools

Lock/Tag/Verify

Hazardous energy control

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

We are seeking a Multi-Craft Supervisor who will focus on supervision of craft to support facilities renovations, research support, and facilities maintenance. This position resides in the East Complex in the Facilities Management Division of the Facilities and Operations Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

In this position, the candidate will direct light construction, renovation, maintenance, equipment relocation, and fabrication activities performed by various skill craft for facilities at ORNL. Craft Supervisors coordinate, plan, and schedule the work of others in modifying and maintaining ORNL facilities. They team with craft workers, work planners, engineers, and other support personnel in task preparation and scoping to ensure work is conducted in a safe, secure, compliant, and efficient manner. Craft Supervisors work closely with building occupants to ensure that the facility modifications and service needs of research and support organizations are met promptly and in a cost-efficient manner.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a business culture that focuses on meeting the needs of facility occupants, serving as the interface to ensure customers are fully informed about facility modification and maintenance tasks, schedules, project statuses, work delays, system outages, and other relevant details in order to minimize customer's operational impacts. This ensures service needs of research and support organizations are met promptly and cost-effectively.
• Ensure that work tasks are accurately analyzed and graded according to ORNL work control procedures.
• Contribute to preparation of the Core Team's Annual Work Plan.
• Work with project managers, engineers, and work planners to develop cost estimates and schedules for the modification and maintenance of facility systems and manage tasks within budgets and schedules in a manner that is compliant with environmental, safety, health and quality requirements.
• Ensure work is conducted safely, securely and in compliance with ORNL policies, standards, and procedures.
• Participate in incident reporting, safety observations, audits, assessments, and ACTS where applicable as well as encourage open and ongoing dialogue about safety to promote a questioning attitude, a healthy respect for what can go wrong, and continuous learning from operational experiences.
• Responsible for the supervisory administrative functions including training, timekeeping, development, discipline, performance evaluation and feedback, etc.
• Responsible for on-the-job training, reviewing work activities, and evaluating performance and qualifications of craft workers.
• Hold staff accountable for performance and ensure their actions are compliant with all company policies and processes.
• Identify staffing needs and assist in hiring and retaining highly qualified and diverse staff.
• Create and maintain a positive, open, and supportive working environment where staff report issues and concerns without fear of harassment nor retraction.
• Ensure completeness of records necessary to maintain configuration control, equipment history, continuous operations, and regulatory reporting.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 9 years’ journeyman experience (i.e. electrician, pipefitter, HVAC, etc.) in maintenance and renovation of commercial/industrial facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong mechanical knowledge and background is highly desired and general industrial construction knowledge is preferred.
• Proficiency in Lock/Tag/Verify and hazardous energy control processes is highly desired.
• Lead or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in and dealing with hazardous environments and materials.
• Familiarity with labor relations principles and working in a union environment.
• Proven leadership skills and be able to work well in a team environment.
• Motivated self-starter who can work independently and 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.

Special Requirements:

• Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, 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.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the 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, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

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.

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.