Multi-Craft Supervisor

Overview

We are seeking a Multi-Craft Supervisor who will focus on supervision of craft to support facilities renovations, research support, and facilities maintenance. This position resides in the East Complex in the Facilities Management Division of the Facilities and Operations Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). In this position, the candidate will direct light construction, renovation, maintenance, equipment relocation, and fabrication activities performed by various skill craft for facilities at ORNL.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a business culture that focuses on meeting the needs of facility occupants, serving as the interface to ensure customers are fully informed about facility modification and maintenance tasks, schedules, project statuses, work delays, system outages, and other relevant details to minimize operational impacts.
• Ensure work tasks are accurately analyzed and graded according to ORNL work control procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Core Team's Annual Work Plan.
• Work with project managers, engineers, and work planners to develop cost estimates and schedules for facility modifications and maintenance, managing tasks within budgets and schedules while ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality requirements.
• Ensure work is conducted safely, securely, and in compliance with ORNL policies, standards, and procedures.
• Participate in incident reporting, safety observations, audits, assessments, and ACTS where applicable, promoting a culture of safety and continuous learning.
• Oversee supervisory administrative functions, including training, timekeeping, development, discipline, performance evaluation, and feedback.
• Conduct on-the-job training, review work activities, and evaluate the performance and qualifications of craft workers.
• Identify staffing needs and assist in hiring and retaining highly qualified and diverse staff.
• Maintain a positive, open, and supportive working environment where staff can report issues without fear of harassment or retribution.
• Ensure completeness of records for configuration control, equipment history, continuous operations, and regulatory reporting.
• Align behaviors, priorities, and interactions with ORNL’s core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
• Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 9 years’ journeyman experience (e.g., electrician, pipefitter, HVAC) in maintenance and renovation of commercial/industrial facilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong mechanical knowledge and background, with general industrial construction knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in Lock/Tag/Verify and hazardous energy control processes.
• Lead or supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with hazardous environments and materials.
• Familiarity with labor relations principles and working in a union environment.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Motivated self-starter capable of working independently and participating creatively in collaborative teams.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities, and adapt to changing needs.

Special Requirements

• Work involves various physical requirements and conditions; a pre-hire physical is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy clearance.
• Position is designated under the Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP), requiring a pre-placement drug test and participation in random testing.

About ORNL

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team of over 7,000 individuals is dedicated to innovation and excellence. We strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, ensuring ORNL is a top choice for employment. Our mission is to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical and retirement plans, flexible work hours, on-site amenities, and comprehensive benefits such as prescription drug, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, disability, vacation, parental leave, legal assistance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, educational assistance, relocation support, and employee discounts.

If you require assistance with the application process or need accommodations due to a disability, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days or until a qualified candidate is hired. We accept Word, Adobe PDF, Rich Text Format, and HTML files up to 5MB. Third-party vendor resumes will not be considered.

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.