Operations Specialist

Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Operations Specialist to work in our Research Excellence Department. You will report to the Manager of the Research Excellence Department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho onsite with every other Friday off.

You will support researchers leading the way to create and demonstrate decarbonization technologies! Evaluate facility needs and develop infrastructure requirements to ensure research. Assess operational management processes to implement continuous improvements. Develop space use plans and facilitate necessary infrastructure improvements. You will coordinate environmental goals and awareness activities and review research work plans and help determine risks and developing any needed mitigations.   

Responsibilities Include:

• Plan, schedule, and lead assessments. This includes providing guidance and direction to various personnel tasked to support the assessments.
• Identify risks that might jeopardize management system outcomes and develop assurance plans and schedules to ensure effective mitigation of those risks.
• Provide analysis to key leaders to improve performance.
• Interface directly with and providing work direction for safe and compliant completion of scheduled work activities related to operations, including following procedural requirements, instructions, and work control.
• Ensure assigned personnel have the required training to perform their assigned work and are fit for duty, which includes resolving problems related to personnel, training, and schedule compliance.
• Ensure non-operations personnel in the facilities, and involved in operational activities, conduct their activities in a formal and disciplined manner consistent with Conduct of Operations (ConOps) and management procedures.
• Implement and support the continuous improvement of ConOps, ISMS, HPI, and VPP programs and procedures.
• Maintain facility configuration within the safety basis. Identify hazards and their mitigation.
• Provide input to and reviews of facility operating documents. Maintain knowledge of facility systems, operating requirements, and administrative and safety limits.
• Demonstrate by articulating the strategic alignment of the organization.
• Develop and revise metrics for use in a dashboard.
• Guide more junior staff members.
• Escort and oversee subcontractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

Bachelor’s and 2 years of experience. Master’s and 0 years of experience. In lieu of degree, 8 years of experience.

Job Information: 

• The pay range for this position is $54,876 min - $107,064max. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

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 5,800 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.

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. 

Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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