Group Leader - I&C Software Engineering

Requisition Id 13247 

 

 

Overview:    

The Instrumentation and Control Software Engineering group within the Research Reactors Division (RRD) is responsible for the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) configuration management program. This group also provides technical support to operations and maintenance and performs systems analysis. In this role you will function as a front-line supervisor for the Software Engineering Program at RRD, responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the division’s software-based Industrial Control Systems (ICS) throughout the entire system development life cycle, including configuration control, software quality assurance, and cyber security. Additionally, you will ensure conformance to software requirements through effective software quality assurance activities, providing the basis for planning, implementing, maintaining, and operating the software being developed as well as ensure appropriate operational security posture is maintained for all ICS on matters involving cyber security. You will also supervise engineers who conduct technical support for maintenance activities and conduct performance analysis of reactor systems. The Lead also performs engineering roles for assigned systems. 

 

This position will function as a cognizant system engineer for the assigned HFIR plant systems in the HFIR System Engineering Program in accordance with DOE O 420.1 for the hazard category 1 nuclear facility and shall be qualified as a HFIR System Engineer in the RRD Training Program. This position reports to the Systems Engineering, Design, and Fabrication Manager, and provides work direction to engineering staff. 

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:   

Lead duties: 

• Plan and manage engineering activities for assigned areas of responsibility 

• Responsible for work distribution and prioritization to assigned engineering staff 

• Provides leadership, direction, and support to engineering staff as needed 

• Performs mid-year and annual personnel assessment, evaluation, and development for engineering staff 

• Make recommendations to HFIR management regarding technical issues. 

• Provide formal and informal plant status updates to HFIR management. 

• Provide feedback to HFIR management for planning and implementation of fiscal year budget and schedule. 

• Deliver ORNL’s/HFIR's missions by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by encouraging a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. 

Configuration management: 

• Prepares engineering designs for new installations and for replacement and upgrade of reactor structures, systems, and components. 

• Performs calculations and analyses to support design development. 

• Applies relevant codes and standards, such as DOE Orders, ICC, IEEE (including Nuclear Standards), etc. 

• Task leads field installation and testing of engineering design changes. 

• Prepares design specifications to define and determine performance criteria for component upgrades. 

• Writes material specifications and initiates procurement of nuclear safety-related materials. 

• Implements modifications in accordance with nuclear configuration control processes. 

• Prepares and maintains as-built documentation for assigned reactor systems, including engineering drawings, specifications, system descriptions, relevant databases, and labeling.