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Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 12 hours ago

Enrichment Systems Fabrication and Demonstration Section Head

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

16+ years exp

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory. They are seeking a Section Head to lead the Enrichment Systems Fabrication and Demonstration Section, focusing on advancing enrichment technologies and exploring enriched stable isotope production and applications. The role involves collaborating with leadership, guiding staff, and ensuring the section meets its goals through effective management and strategic vision.

Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Section Head works closely with the Division Director, ESED leadership, and section Group Leaders to establish and implement the technology directions for the section; support the Group Leaders to ensure their success and the success of the section groups; ensure that staff members understand business opportunities; model proper Environment, Safety, Security, Health, and Quality practices; and ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, heard and appreciated—a workplace that sets an example for the broader community

The Section Head also ensures that the section meets its goals by developing and demonstrating manufacturing processes and operating procedures

The Section Head collaborates with the Division Director and Group Leaders to develop a vision and implement a strategy to pursue science and technology directions for the Section

Supporting the Division Director in the operation of the Division and representing the Division Director when the Director as needed

Working with the section Group Leaders to establish, communicate, and measure critical metrics for success and impact

Actively contributing to shaping the Division’s, Directorate’s, and Laboratory’s research plans and investments

Building strong teams by collaborating across ORNL and securing external expertise when needed

Working with the Group Leaders and the Division Director to assess individual staff performance across the section

Evaluating progress regularly, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues in a timely manner

Developing and implementing succession planning with input from Group Leaders for all critical positions in the Section to ensure future success

Ensuring groups recruit and hire from a diverse pool of top candidates and aspire to be the best in their field

Approving job offers

Driving staff promotions and development

Addressing all concerns expressed by staff and any disciplinary actions in a timely manner

Leading by example, using the principles in ORNL’s 'Research Code of Conduct' as a guide for proposing, performing, and communicating, and in dealing with others

Employing best practices, such as holding regular meetings, being visible in the workplace, monitoring budgets, acknowledging sponsors, and adhering to ORNL business systems requirements regarding staff requests for foreign travel and submission of quality proposals

Coaching and mentoring staff regarding Battelle’s 'Safe Conduct of Research' principles and ensuring all work is carried out safely, securely, and in compliance with ORNL policies, standards, and procedures

Exemplifying 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

Serving as direct supervisor for section Group Leaders

Counseling/consulting/mentoring staff and transferring knowledge of specialized field(s) to a variety of staff, including senior staff

Assisting Group Leaders (and R&D staff when appropriate) in setting long-term career goals

Identifying additional mentors as appropriate and engaging senior staff to act in this capacity

Being open and transparent in communicating information to your groups and communicating staff achievements and changes to stakeholders in a timely manner

Working with Group Leaders to ensure staff actively participate in professional service (engagement in scientific societies, workshop and conference organization, peer review, advisory board membership, etc.)

Advocating for and supporting internal and external recognition of staff achievements

Ensuring the Section’s external professional presence is strong

Communicating funding/proposal opportunities to staff and supporting proposal development as appropriate (mentoring, proposal reviews, budget preparation, etc.)

Effectively communicating the importance of protecting proprietary or sensitive information and complying with ORNL cybersecurity policies and guidelines

Recognizing and supporting the contributions and responsibilities of Group Leaders and Laboratory Space Managers to lab safety

To section staff, for the quality and safety of their work environment and opportunity for professional growth

To ESED section heads and leadership for on-time delivery of high-quality parts, systems, and testing results supporting multiple programs

To organization managers, for world-leading science and technology directions, safe effective, and compliant operations, ownership of assigned staff, facilities, and equipment, and the quality of section products and services

To customers, for the quality of products and services

To develop a vision and implement a strategy to pursue world-leading science and technology directions for the section

To develop and deploy research manufacturing processes and improvements in efficiency to ensure on-time delivery of quality research hardware and testing results

To hold Group Leaders accountable for performance

To act to ensure safe and effective operations

To hire group leaders

Qualification

Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringLean PrinciplesManufacturing ExcellenceIsotope EnrichmentASME NQA-1ISO 9001Team BuildingCommunication SkillsSelf-StarterAdaptability

Required

MS in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 16 years of experience or a BS with 20 years of experience in research and/or production manufacturing development and deployment

Demonstrated experience in leading R&D, operations, and/or manufacturing teams with a focus on lean principles and manufacturing excellence

Experience maturing manufacturing processes required for integrating complex, high-speed rotating equipment

Ability to build strong teams within an organization that work together to complete a task or mission

Excellent written and oral communication skills

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 environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to dynamic priorities

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this 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

Preferred

Active DOE Q security clearance

Experience within the isotope enrichment industry

Experience working in all phases of R&D, including preparation for routine operations/production; implementation of a graded approach to quality

Knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and/or ISO 9001 quality standards

Experience in utilizing and optimizing management systems required for mission delivery (enterprise resource planning, manufacturing management systems, quality systems)