Facility Engineer

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We are seeking a Facility Engineer to serve as the primary technical resource and Design Authority for facility infrastructure issues and projects. This position is located in the Computational Complex, within the Facilities Management Division of the Facilities and Operations Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

As part of our team, you will be the resident authority on the engineering aspects of system operations and maintenance. Facility Engineers are responsible for ensuring configuration control, managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, supporting system reliability, asset management, and maintenance optimization to ensure long-term operational performance.

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year legacy of solving the nation's most pressing challenges. These capabilities are essential to ORNL's broader mission : accelerating scientific discoveries and translating them into energy, environmental, and security solutions for the nation.

Major Duties / Responsibilities :

• Serve as the Design Authority for facility and system modifications, overseeing design, construction, and acceptance testing.
• Provide engineering support for the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain deep technical knowledge of assigned facility systems and ensure configuration control through field verification and drawing updates.
• Translate site walkdowns and stakeholder input into detailed scopes of work for facility modifications and services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations related to facility design and maintenance.
• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs using system performance data and craft feedback.
• Coordinate multi-craft maintenance activities and building outages to minimize downtime and support system reliability.
• Lead pre-job planning and stakeholder meetings, and provide technical guidance for troubleshooting and emergency repairs.
• Maintain accurate asset records, including equipment data, spare parts lists, and maintenance history to support asset management.
• Plan and manage small to mid-scale projects, including cost estimation, scheduling, and coordination of in-house and contracted work.
• Support larger capital projects led by internal project management teams and serve as Technical Project Officer for procurements and services.
• Foster strong customer relationships by understanding needs, providing timely updates, and ensuring high service quality.
• Collaborate effectively with craft personnel, contractors, and cross-functional teams, including work in union environments.
• Ensure all work complies with Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements, aligning with ORNL's core values.

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Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements :

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

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.

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 : 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.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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.

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