Control Room Shift Supervisor

Requisition Id 16163 

Overview:    

We are seeking a Control Room Shift Supervisor (CRSS) who will focus on the safe and efficient operation of all Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) accelerator systems.  This position resides in the Accelerator Operations group in the Operations, Integration, and Maintenance section of the Research Accelerator Division (RAD) within the Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).    

 

As part of our research team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all SNS accelerator systems, including adherence to the SNS Operations Procedures Manual. The CRSS serves as the on-site safety coordinator during off-hour operations, supervises accelerator operations shift personnel, and implements approved operating schedules. 

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:   

• Oversees accelerator operations shift personnel and the operation of the SNS accelerator systems during testing, beam operations and maintenance.  

• Assists in developing and implementing integrated system installation, testing, and operations plans. 

• Participates in accelerator operations support activities, including troubleshooting, planning for and performing maintenance and upgrades to accelerator subsystems, and developing accelerator control system programs. 

• Assists with hiring operations personnel. Mentors the newly hired operations personnel towards qualification as defined in the SNS Control Room Accelerator Specialist Training Program. Provides work direction and supervision to operations personnel. 

• May provide work direction to technicians during troubleshooting maintenance and repair cycles. 

• Acts as the on-site safety coordinator during off-hour shift coverage. Responsible for coordinating response to incidents until relieved by the Laboratory Shift Superintendent Incident Commander. 

• Ensures safe operations of the accelerator systems within the approved operating envelope.  

• Understands, adheres to, and communicates to others, relevant portions of the SNS Operational Procedures Manual. 

• Responsible for understanding, following, and communicating ESH&Q requirements. Ensures that operations personnel follow with these requirements and maintain training certifications. 

• Participates in developing, documenting, and implementing operations plans within budget and schedule. 

• Follows environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements, including ISMS and SBMS. 

• 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.  

  

Physical Requirements:  

• Occasional – Walking, standing, reaching both high and low levels. 

• Frequent – Speaking clearly, seeing near and far, color vision, and hearing – conversation and auditory alarms. 

• Constant – Sitting and finger movement. 

• Occasionally personnel protective equipment (PPE) will be required when making tours of the facility or when operating electrical breakers and disconne