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Overview

The Earth and Biological Sciences (EBSD) Operations office is looking for a highly motivated individual, capable of working independently and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. EBSD’s Operations Office provides support to the R&D directorate to integrate operational capabilities, incorporate requirements and create effective solutions across the research portfolio. This will include supporting laboratory, field work and office-based functions. The Operations Team helps to enable project execution and identify areas for improving effectiveness and efficiency for research operations. Position requires knowledge of DOE requirements, principles of Environmental Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) and an understanding of Operational Excellence principles with the ability to influence laboratory policy. Functions as an operational lead, mentors other exempt and/or nonexempt operations staff and has the ability provide operations direction across organizations.

This position requires an onsite presence at the PNNL campus and the ability and willingness to respond to the Lab under emergent conditions. This may include weekends/holidays in rotation with other operations staff.

Responsibilities

• Must have a strong commitment to safety and security with a proactive approach to identifying hazards and risks to research operations. Coach and mentor staff in SCoR principles.

• Identifies and manages EBSD operational needs and emerging regulatory requirements, providing analysis of options and recommendations to mitigate exposure to operational risk.

• Assists in the management of incidents, accidents and off normal events. Helps identify and implement immediate recovery actions and longer-term corrective actions to remedy adverse conditions. Lead critiques, fact findings and manages the issue management process following events.

• Develops, leads and participates in various assessments in EBSD and across directorate lines.

• Evaluates the need for and coordinates necessary Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to line management, staff, and Project Management Office to assist with project planning, assessment activities and risk identification and mitigation.

• Supports day-to-day work being conducted in research and operations spaces including planning for contractors, crafts personnel, and/or visiting researchers as well as the utilization of equipment, systems, and capabilities within their assigned spaces.

• Conduct risk reviews in the Electronic Prep & Risk system – reviews EH&S questions with Project Managers and identifies potential operational risk.

• Provide oversight and assistance with Lab Assist (activity planning, assessments, routine operating envelopes, hazard identification). Assist with ORMPs, Activity development and training of activity owners.

• Represent EBSD management for lab space related issues, including overseeing lab, equipment and project start-ups.

• Interface with Facilities staff and SMEs to assure appropriate lab modifications and other needed facility changes to support operational needs are completed and meet R&D needs.

• Mitigate the impact to R&D activities during outages, facility modifications, etc.

• Act as a TOR2 for the Operations Office.

• Support lab, facility or research readiness activities.

• Perform research staff training and requirements briefings as needed (TOR2, CSM, etc).

• Productively and proactively network to build good working relationships across the Laboratory.

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to build consensus through understanding and articulating the strategic priorities and alignment of the organization.

• Operational oversight or management of construction and installation of laboratory equipment and systems.

• Interface with Facility Core Teams, F&IO staff and management to support facility outages to ensure research equipment, materials and facilities are not impacted.

• Knowledge of bargaining unit agreement and processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 9 years of relevant experience -OR-

• MS/MA or higher and 7 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DOE requirements, the principles of Environmental Health, Safety and Security (EHSS), and of Operational Excellence.

• Experience coaching and mentoring staff in SCoR principles.

• Experience supporting laboratory, field, and office based functions.

• Knowledge of bargaining unit agreements and processes.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Access to laboratories and work spaces that contain chemicals, biological materials, and other potential hazards.

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP)

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or 3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov .

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

For foreign national candidates:

If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO)risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Rockstar Rewards

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

• Research Associates excluded.

**Once eligibility requirements are met.

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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $123,500.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $195,200.00/Yr.