Subcontractor Field Representative

Requisition Id 15064 

Overview:

The Safety and Operations Services Division (SOSD) within the Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESHQ) Directorate at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks to hire an exceptional and proven candidate as a Subcontractor Field Representative in the Electrical and Chemical Operations Group. The successful candidate will be responsible with coordination and oversight of safety and other contract requirements for non-construction work activities performed on-site by subcontractors. 

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison between the subcontractor/supplier performing work, and ORNL staff
• Assist in development of Statements of Work, Hazard Analyses, work permits, and other documentation
• Assist in reviewing purchase requests for on-site work that involves hazards
• Coordinate site support (i.e. craft, subject matter experts, security, etc.) for on-site activities
• Facilitate requests and approvals for site access by subcontractors
• Assist in conducting pre-job briefings in conjunction with technical staff
• Monitor subcontractor performance to assess safety and compliance with UT-Battelle contract deliverables
• Assist in mentoring and evaluating subcontractor staff and work activities
• Reinforce the expectation that everyone is personally responsible for safety and stop work if unsafe conditions are identified
• 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:

• A BS degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a safety, supplier quality, or technical role in facilities with a variety of hazards
• Experience evaluating compliance with documented requirements
• Experience drafting procedures, reports, or other documentation
• Ability to read and comprehend complex requirements and identify applicability to ongoing work
• Ability to clearly communicate requirements to a variety of roles and levels of management both verbally and in writing

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience overseeing suppliers’ work and ensuring contract adherence
• Experience analyzing hazards and defining controls to keep workers safe
• Operations experience in a Research & Development or manufacturing environment
• Ability to track multiple activities that require varying types of support
• Ability to work with electronic systems such as databases, queries, and the expanded Microsoft toolset (Office, SharePoint, Power BI, etc.)
• Continuous improvement experience
• Causal analysis experience
• 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

 

Special Requirements:

•     Q clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position 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.
•     Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

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