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Instrument Hall Coordinator

Oak Ridge National Laboratory
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
1 Bethel Valley Road (Show on map)
May 26, 2026

Requisition Id16513

Overview:

We are seeking anInstrument Hall Coordinator (IHC)who will provide technical support to enable neutron scattering experiments at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). This positionresidesin theNeutron Sciences DirectorateatOak Ridge National Laboratory(ORNL). The IHC's core responsibility is to proactively resolve equipment and technical issues-in person or via a call-down list-to minimize schedule impacts and enable productive experiments. The role also supports coordination of activities in the SNS Target Facility andfacilitatesremote-access experiments.This position requires 12-hour rotating shifts.

This position reports directly to the Instrument Hall Coordinator Supervisor and interfaces widely for example with: Users/Experimenters, Instrument Scientists, Instrument teams, Scientific Associates (SAs), engineers, instrument installation and maintenance personnel and other support technicians, target and accelerator operations personnel, site services, and ES&H personnel.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Promote safe work practices throughout the instrument hall; conduct facility walkthroughs and reinforce safe work environments.

  • Support compliance with ES&H and quality program requirements, including ISMS; report potential non-compliances.

  • Providea wide range of support to Users/Experimenters, including remote-access experiments, sample environmentassistance, and instrument operations.

  • Serve as the primary User contact during off-hours and weekends, including providing text-based schedule updates and responding to problems.

  • Coordinate concurrent activities across organizations in the instrument hallregardingpriorities, shared equipment, radiation protection, permitting, andlogistics.

  • Perform equipment lifts using facility and instrument-specific cranes, minor shop tasks, and troubleshooting.

  • Coordinate with IHC Supervisor and Facility Complex Manager for general facility maintenance (e.g., HVAC, water leaks, lighting).

  • Prepare shift reports, track instrument downtime at both facilities, and communicate unresolvable issues to the IHC Team Leader and Group Leader.

  • Serve on the emergency squad; respond to and lead others in proper response to alarms.

  • 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:

  • An ASdegree with at least 5 years of relevant experienceor an equivalent combination of college coursework, certification, and experience

  • Experience in a facilities or project management environment performing coordination across organizational boundaries

  • Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on work on technical equipment and systems

  • Some experience handling radioactive materials

  • Ability to work rotating shifts and respond to emergencies

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in operational rigor associated with radiological, nuclear, or accelerator facilities

  • Radiation Worker training

  • Work planning experience including hazards identification, permitting, and LO/TO

  • Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with scientists and research staff

Special Requirements:

  • Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will berequiredafter offer.

  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL:

We offercompetitive pay and benefits programs to attract andretainhardworkingpeople!The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits includethe 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, and Employee Discounts.

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.

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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