Infrastructure Lead, Fusion and Fission Sciences Directorate

The Infrastructure Lead position in the Fusion and Fission Energy and Science Directorate (FFESD) is responsible for coordinating infrastructure, space, and facilities within the directorate and providing leadership and oversight on all major infrastructure, space, facility, and equipment projects conducted.

This position acts in support of the FFESD research mission and directorate leadership to efficiently manage resources on behalf of the directorate personnel to allow greater focus on the mission.

The position will provide operational support to directorate staff to manage, acquire, renovate, and assign space.

This position will be a primary interface to the ORNL Laboratory Modernization Division for infrastructure planning and development, space renovations and acquisitions, space management, and space assignment.

The Infrastructure Lead will maintain compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, DOE Orders, and ORNL policies and procedures regarding safety, quality, and environmental protection.

This position will work as a part of an integrated team that has responsibility for environmental, health, safety, and quality oversight activities and facility management tasks associated with work control and facility operations in support of science and engineering activities.

ORNL is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security.

The laboratory has a diverse range of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling it to explore fundamental science challenges and to carry out the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to the marketplace.

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an outstanding 80-year history of solving the nation's biggest problems.

The laboratory has a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people, with a vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) to nurture an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization.

The DEIA vision is to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice, essential for enabling the execution of ORNL's broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

• Coordinate the FFESD Space strategy and implementation plan to address both short- and long-term needs for the directorate.
• Work with the Facilities and Operations directorate and FFESD management to ensure that FFESD needs are reflected in institutional space planning activities.
• Monitor and manage utilization of spaces assigned to the FFESD and recommend changes to directorate leadership as appropriate.
• Serve as the direct point of contact to the ORNL Space Manager for communicating directorate space needs and issues.
• Interface with space managers from other ORNL organizations to ensure best use of space and collaborate on shared needs.
• Coordinate laboratory and office space requests and transfers for the directorate, looking for ways to place research staff in offices as near as possible to their laboratories and/or workspaces.
• Provide support to FFESD personnel to identify and develop infrastructure and asset needs in emerging strategic areas.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the directorate on all major infrastructure projects managed by the Facilities and Operations directorate that will benefit researchers in FFESD.
• Work with Complex Facilities Managers-(and/or Building Managers) for facilities and buildings with FFESD presence, operations, and responsibilities to ensure adequate staff and efficient support from FOM, Facilities Engineer, and maintenance team.
• Work with Facility Engineers to coordinate facility construction, modernization, and decommissioning projects across the directorate. Provide project cost updates to appropriate division and directorate contacts.
• Work with the Facility Operations Manager (FOM) for all FFESD buildings/spaces to ensure effective facilities management services.
• Maintain awareness of all infrastructure and asset management processes in the directorate and utilize project management tools to effectively communicate project status to directorate management and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and effective communication of performance successes and challenges to FFESD management.
• Build and sustain an environment that supports cooperation and cohesiveness between research personnel and operations and maintenance staff.
• Influence health, safety, and quality in the oversight of activities; set performance standards and expectations; cultivate organization input to anticipate and plan needs for program support.
• Perform periodic surveillances and assessments to verify compliance, program effectiveness, and cost expenditures.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements affecting infrastructure and assure management activities and evaluate work practices on active projects for compliance with requirements and best practices.
• Participate in incident investigations, incident critiques, inspections, and audits involving infrastructure and asset management activities.
• Abide by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.
• Serve as a Facilities Operations Manager for select facilities to ensure the facility is maintained within FUA guidelines, facility work orders/statements of work are submitted to support research objectives, operated in accordance with approved lease agreements for leased facilities, space is efficiently and effectively used, access control is maintained, and emergency preparedness requirements are met.

• A BS degree in a science, engineering, or operational discipline (e.g. health and safety, industrial hygiene, etc.).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in occupational safety, engineering discipline, ES&H, or industrial hygiene activities within a research and development environment.

• 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a multi-discipline, multi-task, and integrated/functional organizational environment.
• Experience in research and development environment.
• Advanced radiological worker qualification.
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience with work control processes in a research and development environment and/or industrial environment.
• Project Management certification or experience.
• Experience working with personal computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Previous facility or research operations management experience at a controlled DOE operation.
• DOE or other work experience with facilities and processes involving radiological and chemical hazards.
• Familiarity or the ability to learn project management software is desired.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

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.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented 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 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.