Remote Handling Maintenance Engineer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness facilities

Health, retirement plans

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Remote Handling Maintenance Engineer to support all phases of target maintenance at the Spallation Neutron Source. You will lead maintenance planning, coordinate engineers and SMEs, and drive hazard assessment and return-to-service updates to ensure safe, reliable operations.

With 5+ years in complex nuclear facility maintenance, you will guide work readiness, plan outages, and collaborate across sections to align priorities with ORNL's mission.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years in complex facility or nuclear maintenance planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Own and direct all phases of target Remote Handling equipment and facilities maintenance by establishing detailed work plans.
• Work with System Engineers and SMEs to develop detailed work planning documentation.
• Forecast maintenance activities to integrate target maintenance into Directorate planning during outages and run cycles.
• Provide long-term evaluation and planning for maintenance and obsolescence issues.
• Serve as SME for target remote handling maintenance activities.
• Lead engineering–maintenance integration to align reliability priorities and remove barriers.
• Coordinate timely planned-maintenance notifications and return-to-service updates.
• Ensure hazards are controlled before and during execution.
• Ensure work readiness by guiding planners and schedulers to be fully planned and resourced.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Hazard analysis

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Preventive maintenance

Education

BS degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Hoisting and rigging certification

Predictive maintenance techniques

Reliability programs

Job description

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We are seeking a Remote Handling Maintenance Engineer who will focus on supporting all phases of target maintenance at the Spallation Neutron Source. The Target Systems Remote Handling Maintenance Engineer is responsible for supporting the maintenance of Target Systems remote handling equipment, and facilities to ensure safe, reliable, predictable, and efficient operations. This scope includes administration and facilitation of the Target systems maintenance program and processes; implementation of corrective, predictive, preventative maintenance and modification work activities; work scheduling; and outage management.

This position resides in the Target Maintenance Group in the Target Development, Engineering & Operations Section, Neutron Technologies Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Own and direct all phases of target Remote Handling equipment and facilities maintenance by establishing detailed 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 into Directorate 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 remote handling 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 receive timely planned‑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. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

A BS degree in engineering or a related technical field.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in complex facility or nuclear facility maintenance planning and execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

A strong understanding of the SNS remote handling facilities, processes, and procedures.

At least 10 years of relevant nuclear experience.

Familiarity with maintenance activities in a nuclear facility operating environment.

Hoisting and rigging advanced rigger certification .

Experience with predictive maintenance techniques and equipment reliability programs.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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. 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 Assistance is available.

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.