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Senior Packaging Engineer

1 month ago


Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

Requisition Id 13094 

Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer who will focus on Packaging Engineering support. This position resides in the Transportation Management (TM) Group within the Transportation Waste Management Division (TWMD) of the Environment, Safety, Health and Quality Directorate (ESH&Q) at (ORNL).

As part of our team, you will perform various duties associated with the coordination and packaging of ORNL’s materials, primarily radioactive material, but could include hazardous, non-hazardous, and classified items to ensure continuous operational flow in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical 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.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Verify all radioactive material shipments, excluding waste shipments, comply with Department of Transportation (DOT), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations, Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, ORNL policies and procedures, and any other federal and international regulations for domestic and international shipments of hazardous and radioactive materials in the most efficient and cost-effective manner while maintaining compliance

Review and interpret analytical data to determine regulatory (e.g., DOT, IATA) classifications and select proper packaging, marking, labels, and placarding for radioactive materials and hazardous materials upon request.

Packages or verifies packaging, marks, and labels, as necessary, for radioactive materials shipment and if requested, assist in these activities for other hazardous materials.

Interfaces and communicates packaging requirements to various ORNL organizations, other DOE contractors and vendors as requested.

Provides packaging and transportation guidance and instructions (written and/or verbal) to ORNL staff to help with program/project management and as required by DOT.

Completes compliance or peer reviews for off-site shipments if requested.

Assists ORNL customers with on-site shipments.

Verify the development testing evaluation, certification, procurement, inspection, and maintenance of hazardous materials packaging, including but not limited to radioactive Type A, fissile and Type B packaging, sealed sources, hazardous materials bulk packaging such as cargo tanks, trucks, and IMO containers.

Maintain the specifications and filling instructions on an internal database of hazmat packaging stocked in ORNL stores and utilized by ORNL staff and ensures that appropriate packaging is available to customers.

Verify radioactive material packaging certificates are current, required documentation is on file, and assists in any recertification efforts if required.

Reviews and approves all purchase requisitions relating to packaging for hazardous and radioactive materials.

Establishes QA Inspections Plans for receiving inspections on packaging.

Completes or assist in completing NCRs and the disposition of NCRs for packaging.

Assists, as requested, in vendor surveillance of packaging suppliers.

When required, assist in the design and/or coordinate the fabrication of packaging for hazardous and radioactive materials shipments that conforms to the applicable mode of transportation to be used.

Create statements of work or specifications and obtains other documents required to purchase or fabricate packaging.

Determine, justify, and initiate testing required to meet transportation regulations.

Performs or arranges for qualified personnel to perform applicable reviews, assessments, and audits to determine compliance with regulatory agencies and to generate performance indicators as requested.

Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of eight years of relevant experience in packaging and transportation of hazardous materials.

 An ability to understand and interpret federal, state, local, and international regulations, DOE Orders and ORNL directives required.

Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, as well as the ability to cope with stressful situations in a professional manner.

Familiarity with DOE/DOT/NRC transportation and packaging orders and regulations.

IATA Dangerous Goods shipper certification including radioactive materials.

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.

Experience with interfacing with DOE in accordance with DOE O 460.1, regarding packaging, including:

Special form applications/renewal

Establish/maintaining a QA Program in accordance with 10 CR 71 Subpart H

Onsite shipping requirements

Experience with QA requirements of DOE O 414.1D, including 10 CFR 830

Familiarity with Nonconformance reports

Familiarity with vendor evaluations for packaging

Familiarity with Procurement practices for packaging

Familiarity with certified packaging testing

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or engineering

Strong records knowledge, computer skills and experience working with various commercial software applications.

Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to 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:

HSPD-12 PIV badge: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

Q clearance: 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.

Benefits at ORNL:

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.

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.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.


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.


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