US ITER Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Requisition Id14640

Overview:

The United States is a partner nation in ITER, an unprecedented international collaboration of scientists and engineers working to design, construct, and assemble a burning plasma experiment that can demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion energy. A self-heated burning plasma is a crucial step in fusion energy development. US ITER is a DOE Office of Science project hosted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee. Partner labs are Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). ITER's other partners are the People's Republic of China, the European Union, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation. Find out more about this exciting project at www.usiter.org and www.iter.org .

US ITER is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design, development and procurement of US ITER Pellet Injection Instrumentation & Control subsystem. This scope would include a broad spectrum of hardware and software. In this role you will have the opportunity to manage and provide oversight of design team. You will also interface with vendors, engineering personnel within the US ITER project and personnel at the ITER headquarters in France. Your authority and approval levels include providing work direction to group members within guidelines established by the US ITER Engineering Division. You will also approve manufacturing plan milestones and intervention points as agreed by engineering and QA personnel. You may serve the role of Control Account Manager (CAM), Technical Project Officer (TPO), or both for specific procurement contracts.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Team Leads, engineers, QA, and procurement within the US ITER Technical Systems Division to develop technical specifications, statements of work and drawing packages detailing the requirements for systems such as high power RF, microwave, cooling water, magnets, and/or vacuum systems.
• As Technical Project Officer (TPO) you will be responsible for working with procurement to lead evaluation of proposals for vendor selection and contract award(s).
• Oversee the management of fabrication contracts with industry for ITER components.
• Participate in technical review of final design documents and drawings including Process Flow Diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Technical Specifications, analysis and calculations.
• Schedule, assign and direct the daily activities of a cross functional team of engineers and designers within the Technical Systems Division, to include US ITER QA, Procurement, and Project Controls support, in supporting specific procurement contract activities.
• Manage configuration control activities during design and fabrication phases.
• Evaluate fabrication deviation requests and non-conformances from industrial suppliers.
• Specify US ITER intervention points (hold points, witness points, customer inspections) duringfabrication and participate/oversee these activities.
• Foreign and domestic travel to fabricators, support subcontractors, and sponsor (IO) facilities is required.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering.

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant technical and project management experience demonstrating understanding of design and manufacturing of high power RF, microwave, cooling water, magnets, and/or vacuum system components.
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate problems, investigate and propose solutions, perform calculations, apply industry codes and standards, and document design and fabrication activities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence your environment to successfully achieve project goals, utilize project management tools to support execution of project scope, interface effectively with management, and interface effectively with vendors and fabricators.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes including associated inspection/certification techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Engineering.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant technical and project management experience demonstrating comprehensive understanding of design and manufacturing of high power RF, microwave, cooling water, magnets, and/or vacuum system components for large-scale science or nuclear facilities.
• Experienced with high tolerance machining techniques and metrology.
• Familiarity with DOE procurement guidelines.
• Familiarity with European and French codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, especially those for pressure equipment, rotating, and electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with U.S. codes and standards for design and construction.
• Experience in the commercial nuclear industry and/or with fusion research and development. Experience working in an international environment.

Other Information:
*This is a temporary 36-month position. The appointment length will be up to 36 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and the availability of funding.*

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation's most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added 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.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov

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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.

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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.