Project Manager / Irradiation Experiment Manager

Company: Battelle Energy Alliance
Location: Idaho Falls
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

ORGANIZATION: Nuclear Science & Technology (NS&T)
GRADE: 190/210
WORK LOCATION: Idaho Falls, ID (9x80 schedule)

Idaho National Lab will change the world s energy future and secure our infrastructure! Join us - innovate the future!

The Irradiation Testing group within INL's Nuclear Science & Technology directorate is seeking a talented Project Manager / Irradiation Experiment Manager to join the team!

This individual will be responsible to manage, coordinate, and administer nuclear fuel and material irradiation experiment projects from the conceptual phase through final project closeout.

Responsibilities

* Manage work scope including experiment initiation and planning, engineering mechanical design and analysis, specimen and hardware fabrication, characterization, irradiation testing, shipment to post irradiation examination facility, and final project closeout.

* Work directly with the Program Technical Lead (PTL) to define and document experiment objectives/requirements, to estimate and establish budgets, prepare budget request documents, and will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the project life cycle plans and schedules.

* Work with line management to establish and acquire multi-discipline teams to design and fabricate experiments meeting customer objectives, will monitor and report project performance and provide feedback as appropriate.

* Project, program, and functional support staff are geographically close and the PM/EM will have some involvement with entities external to the working group.

* Function as the interface between project activities and will resolve problems as they arise.

* Apply basic project management skills to manage full project scope for multi-size projects across technical disciplines and support functions, including financial, quality, procurement, legal, regulatory, engineering, fabrication, analysis, instrumentation, export compliance, etc.

* Implement Laboratory procedures, in particular LWP-20700, and assist the Program Technical Lead (PTL) in initial experiment negotiations with customers, if applicable, and will be accountable to the program for scope as agreed to in the Experiment Execution Plan (EEP). The PM/EM functions independently within policy and procedural direction from management and will provide input and advice for major program and project decisions.

* Bachelor s degree plus 2 years experience OR Advanced degree plus 1 years experience.

* Approval of the Project Management Selection Committee (PMSC) is required.

* Knowledge of nuclear fuels and materials, experience in the design, fabrication and/or execution of nuclear fuels and material testing, and an understanding of irradiation testing, nuclear reactor systems, theory and safety in regards to experiment implementation at a nuclear reactor/facility is desirable.

* Candidate will have a familiarity with executing work in accordance with standards of ASME NQA-1 2000 as implemented by the INL Quality Program or equivalent.

* Candidate will be knowledgeable with project management tools to plan, schedule, authorize, budget, monitor, and report work (e.g. Primavera, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)

* Candidate must have proven success in managing full project scope from formulation stage through project delivery and closeout.

* Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L clearance, therefore US Citizenship is required.

* Must be able to work in a culturally diverse environment.

INL Overview:
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world s energy future and secure our nation s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Other Information:

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Benefits, Salary, and Relocation:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and phenomenal benefits. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview/.

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