Mechanical Utilities Planner

Requisition Id 14623

­­Overview:

We are seeking a Planner who will focus on planning and scheduling maintenance of mechanical utility systems. This position will support the Mechanical Utilities Complex in the Utilities Division. This position will reside in the Operations Work Center and support Operations, Water, Steam, and Chill Water Work Centers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The planner will be responsible for corrective, preventative, predictive, and emergent maintenance as well as project work. The successful candidate will partner with Work Center Managers, Engineers, Craft Supervision, Craft Workers and other support personnel in task preparation and work planning to ensure that work is conducted in a safe, compliant, timely, and efficient manner.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) 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. Our diverse capabilities span a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling the Laboratory to explore fundamental science challenges and carry out the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to the marketplace.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop cost estimates, obtain quotations, write work plans and work orders, and schedule work with work center staff.
• Procure material, stage for jobs, and assist in managing projects within established budgets and schedules.
• Assist in coordination of work of others (primarily craft) in the execution of work in compliance with the contract between ORNL and the Atomic Trades and Labor Council AFL-CIO to ensure that work is performed safely and efficiently in compliance with internal procedures and within the boundaries of the applicable Facility Use Agreement.
• Promote and maintain a business culture that focuses on meeting the needs and support of craft workers and customers.
• Serve in an important interface role to ensure that customers are fully informed about project costs, schedules, status, delays, etc.
• Ensure that work tasks are properly analyzed and graded according to ORNL work control procedures.
• Work closely with their counterparts to support administrative functions, training needs, timekeeping, workforce instruction & direction, performance evaluation and feedback, efficiency improvements, productivity improvements, etc. in support of the division agenda.
• Organize and maintain spare parts inventory on an on-going basis.
• Coordinate with craft supervisors and crews to ensure that proper levels of inventory are maintained.
• Coordinate with ORNL Receiving on delivery of materials and organize them in an orderly fashion.
• Serve as a relief supervisor for front-line crew supervisors as needed.
• Initiate either simple, complex, or ESP LTVs with use of Mechanical Utilities LTV Request Form. Interface with contractor as needed with ORNL-1113.
• Work with system engineers, building management, and fire department to schedule outages for facility users.
• 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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of nine years of experience in a utility/power plant environment to provide a working knowledge related to the day-to-day operation of mechanical utility systems (e.g., gas and oil-fired boilers, chillers, fans, pumps, motors, compressors, air dryers, filters, heat exchangers, cooling towers, water distribution or wastewater treatment.) A combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• A valid Tennessee driver's license or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
• Work will involve various physical requirements and certain working conditions and as such a post offer, pre-hire physical will be required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and background is highly desired.
• Good interpersonal skills, computer skills, organizational skills, and the ability to develop positive customer relationships.
• Experience in area of work centers including operations, drinking water distribution, sanitary sewer, steam production and distribution, and chill water.
• Experience working in a DOE facility, with union craft employees, and/or in a 24/7 operating facility is a plus.
• Previous supervisory experience would be considered a plus.
• Familiarity with labor relations principles and working within a collective bargaining union contract environment.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• 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.
• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  
  

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.

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: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov

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.