Maintenance Engineer

Requisition Id 16551 

Overview:

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer with experience in maximizing reliability and availability through preventative and predictive maintenance to improve mission outcomes including uptime, safe operation, and research continuity. This position is within the Plasma Enrichment Process Management Group, which is in the Enrichment Science and Engineering Division (ESED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Reliability & maintenance engineering

• Develop/optimize PM/PdM/CBM strategies (intervals, task lists, acceptance criteria).
• Lead RCA (5-Why, fishbone, fault tree) and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Define reliability KPIs and dashboards (MTBF, MTTR, downtime, OEE) and use them to prioritize work.

CMMS, asset data, and spares

• Support asset hierarchy, BOMs, critical spares strategy, reorder points, kitting.
• Improve work order quality (failure codes, problem/cause/action, time, parts).

Planning, procedures, and safety

• Create job plans, LOTO steps, commissioning/verification checklists, calibration/inspection requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ORNL/DOE safety, QA, and configuration control requirements.

Troubleshooting support

• Provide engineering support for complex failures across mechanical/electrical/instrumentation.
• Coordinate with technicians, vendors, and engineers to restore equipment and prevent recurrence.
• May perform hands-on troubleshooting/repair as needed

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 Mechanical, Electrical, or related; 5+ years relevant experience in industrial/research maintenance/reliability.
• Demonstrated experience building/improving PM/PdM programs and using a CMMS (name common systems if applicable).
• Experience with vacuum systems (installation, leak checking, pump maintenance, gauges/valves).
• Ability to analyze failures and implement corrective actions (RCA evidence).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification in maintenance or reliability engineering.
• Experience with high voltage systems and power supplies.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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.
• Active DOE Q security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Special Requirements:

• Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.
• 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.

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: [email protected].

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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.