Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 3 hours ago
Packaging Engineer
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expOak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Packaging Engineer to provide support in the Transportation Management Group within the Transportation Waste Management Division. The role involves coordinating and packaging materials, primarily radioactive and hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with various regulations and assisting ORNL customers with shipments.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Verify all radioactive material 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 equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success
Qualification
Required
BS degree with two years of relevant experience in packaging and transportation of hazardous materials experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
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
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Preferred
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
Familiarity with DOE/DOT/ICAO/NRC transportation and packaging orders and regulations
+ Special form applications/renewal
+ Establish/maintaining a QA Program in accordance with 10 CFR 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
Benefits
Medical and retirement plans
Flexible work hours
On-site fitness
Banking
Cafeteria facilities
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
Employee Discounts
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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