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Overview :
We are seeking a Group Leader for Facilities Management & Engineering in the Site Services Section of the Neutron Technologies Division (NTD).
Selection will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and education. The Neutron Technologies Division’s mission is to develop and deploy critical technologies for instruments and target systems, to support operations in those areas and to execute projects in support of neutron sciences.
The mission of the Site Services Section is to provide management of facilities, projects, engineering and construction for conventional facilities across the Chestnut Ridge site.
The Facilities Management & Engineering Group Leader is responsible for managing personnel to successfully complete projects to upgrade and maintain the facilities for operations at the Chestnut Ridge Campus in order to meet the Oak Ridge National Laboratory neutron sciences mission.
Specific duties include managing staff on a daily basis for technical direction and administrative support; managing design and construction projects (including scope, schedule and budget);
integration with Architectural / Engineering firms and construction contractors; configuration management; and managing facilities, roads and grounds.
Purpose
Provide leadership to a group that strategically advances technical professional subject matter expertise for a variety of technical projects, programs or operations consistent with ORNL’s aspiration to be the world’s premier R&D institution and ORNL’s science culture.
The Technical Group Leader brings together a group of peers with the primary goal of pursuing global leadership in their field, nurtures ORNL’s culture among group members, and continues to build and scale up individual excellence and impact.
The Technical Group Leader reports to and works closely with the Section Head to implement the group’s technical vision;
develops group members to enable their career advancement; establishes capabilities that enable programs to excel at the forefront of technical professional expertise;
works to solve technical challenges for science, engineering, or technical projects and functions; sets, implements, and models standards for performance of work consistent with Environment, Safety, Security, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) requirements and business rules;
and ensures a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, heard, and appreciated a workplace that sets an example for the broader community.
Technical
Technical professionals are recognized leaders in their area by providing subject matter expertise for a variety of technical projects, programs, or operations.
Solves technical challenges for science, engineering, operations or projects.
Major Duties / Responsibilities :
Leadership
Develop a vision and implement a cohesive group strategy to ensure the success of new and ongoing technical projects to position the group for future success.
Develop and implement plans to exploit new opportunities and / or expand existing efforts.
Assist staff 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 Technical Section Head with staff development while providing direct and impactful guidance to staff on 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 work is carried out safely, securely, and in compliance with ORNL policies, standards, and procedures.
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.
Service
Serve as immediate supervisor for staff members in group.
Encourage staff to think and dream big, take appropriate risks in their work, and develop skills that will enable them to pursue new ideas, technical passions, and programs.
Advance the reputation of the group members and standing of the group as a whole through establishing collaborations, Professional Society leadership and involvement, and organization of technical events.
Support group members by consistently reviewing technical products such as proposals, publications, and artifacts to ensure high quality and consistency with ORNL standards.
Build strong teams across ORNL.
Connect staff to your network and professional societies.
Hold regular technical group meetings and be visible in the labs and workplace.
Assume front-line responsibility for safety in the group’s laboratory; mentor and empower the Laboratory Space Managers to create a strong safety culture.
Effectively communicate the importance of protecting proprietary or sensitive information and complying with ORNL security, cybersecurity policies and guidelines.
Accountabilities :
To group staff, for the quality and safety of their work environment and opportunity for professional growth.
To R&D section head, for world-leading technical directions, safe effective, and compliant operations, ownership of assigned staff, facilities, and equipment, and the quality of products and services.
To customer, for the quality of products and service
Authorities :
Develop a vision and implement a strategy to pursue world-leading technical / technology directions for the group.
Hold staff accountable for performance
Act to ensure safe and effective operations
Hire staff
Certify the technical quality of the group’s products and services
Basic Qualifications :
Requires a Ph.D. with a minimum of 4 years relevant experiences, a M.S. with a minimum of 7 years experiences, a B.S. with 8 years relevant experiences, or significant relevant experiences.
Qualified candidates shall have demonstrated experience in leading technical teams
Experience managing subcontractors for design, construction and services is required
Preferred Qualifications :
Candidate should be a registered Professional Engineer (PE)
Candidate should be a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience working at a DOE national laboratory.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with neutron scattering facilities
Demonstrated success working within a user-facility environment
In order to be considered, applicants must provide a 1-page Vision Statement. Your Vision Statement should consist of your scientific vision for the position’s relevant field of science over the next 5-10 years.
In order to submit your vision statement, please follow these instructions :
Login to your application at jobs.ornl.gov
Navigate to your Candidate Profile
Under the Documents tab, you should see an option to Attach a Document
Select the option to attach a document, and upload your vision statement there
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