ATR Users Working Group Manager at Battelle Energy Alliance in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Job Description:

Description

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Advanced Test Reactor group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a technical career as an USERS WORKING GROUP (UWG) MANAGER.

Responsibilities Include:

The ATR UWG will support the objectives and ensure that the needs of all users are met to the extent practical and that the ATR facility continues to meet the operational objectives set by the DOE.

The ATR UWG develops the strategic long range plans that define ATR availability based on reactor requirements, condition based maintenance needs, plant projects, and experiment programmatic needs.

As part of the planning development, the UWG is responsible for the development of the ATR Integrated Strategic Operational Plan (ISOP). The UWG reviews and approves requested use of the ATR with all appropriate organizations, including review of experiments, projects, facility maintenance, capability improvements, and other needs that affect ATR availability or require ATR irradiation capabilities.

The UWG is responsible for resolving all conflicts of reactor use (power levels, availability, scheduling, reactor loading assignment, reactor operational limits, etc.).

Build and/or lead multi-disciplinary teams across the Laboratory. Focus is on both the organization and the Lab. Assignments have both tactical and strategic objectives. Grows new business or sustains existing business where the sustaining role has a high degree of complexity. Develops policies, procedures, and control mechanisms. Sets organizational strategic objectives and translates strategy into actions for implementation.

Primary interface between ATR, internal and external customers. Responsible for overall coordination, integration and tracking of plans and schedules for experiments and facility work to be performed, ensuring that stakeholder requirements are met and conflicts are resolved.

The UWG consists of Leadership Management Team (LMT) members representing ATR, and Nuclear Science & Technology programs; DOE-Naval Reactors representative from the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and a Department of Energy (DOE)-Idaho Representative.

The UWG manager's role in developing plans and resolving conflicts is to bring stakeholders to a common resolution that provides all stakeholders an opportunity for success.

Sustains ongoing business having a high degree of complexity; successful completion requires innovation and technical insertion; direct collaboration with multiple clients.

Collaboration and development of functional teams across technical subject areas and support functions.

Significant internal/external business collaboration and networking.

Will routinely collaborate with three major sectors-academia, the commercial nuclear power industry, and the federal government-which is key to meeting the challenges in the development of nuclear energy. The following customers represent the current ATR customer base that interface with the UWG manager.

• Naval Reactors Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL)


• Nuclear Science Users Facilities (NSUF) [Universities]


• Advanced Reactor Technologies (ART)


• Fuel Cycle Research and Development (FCRD)


• U.S. High Power Research Reactors (USHPRR)


• DOE Office of Science (Isotope Production)


• Work for Other and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (WFO/CRADA) [US and International e.g. JAEA]


• National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)


• Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD)


• Light Water Reactor Sustainability Program (LWRS) [Commercial Industry]


• Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Supply Chain (NFCSC)


• Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) [Commercial Industry]

Minimum Requirements:

Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 9 years of proven experience

OR advanced degree and 7 years experience.

Desired degree in engineering, physics or other related technical field.

Level 5: Bachelor's degree with 13 years of experience

OR advanced degree and 10 years of demonstrated ability

Desired degree in engineering, physics or other related technical field.

Must have knowledge or quickly obtain knowledge in all of the following areas:

ATR plant and experiment systems;

• ATR core physical configuration; experiment insertion and removal processes for the ATR core;


• Experiment insertion, storage, and removal from the ATR Canal;


• Casks utilized in ATR;


• ATR work control processes; and ATR production control processes.


• Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate rigor for working in a nuclear environment.


• Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple stakeholders in a relationship management role.

Key attributes of the relationship management role are initiative, tact, diplomacy, and judgement along with the ability to develop and analyze technically complex alternatives.

Preferred Requirements:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.


• Preferable to have knowledge in all of the following areas: experiment design, irradiation, instrumentation and control, and post irradiation examination; ATR Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) and the Safety Analysis Report (SAR); and INL's financial systems.

Job Information

• Salary Grade: 240


• Chosen applicants are required a "proven commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment."


• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

INL Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

COVID Safety Protocols:

As a condition of employment, Idaho National Laboratory will inquire about COVID vaccination status and expects candidates to comply with all required COVID safety protocols, including mask-wearing as applicable.

Idaho National Laboratory has implemented a required vaccination policy effective immediately requiring all new hires must be vaccinated against COVID - 19 as a condition of employment, unless exempt under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or other applicable state or federal law. In accordance with Idaho National Laboratory's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our customers and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and phenomenal benefits. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview/. .

Qualifications

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Primary Location

: United States

Other Locations

: US-ID-Idaho Falls

Job

: Business Development

Organization

: Advanced Test Reactor (Gxxx)

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Posting

: Sep 20, 2021, 2:36:12 PM

Unposting Date

: Oct 5, 2021, 5:59:00 AM Apply Now