Division Director, Nuclear and Radiological Protection

Requisition Id15802

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a premier U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy research laboratory dedicated to advancing national priorities through cutting‑edge science and engineering. The laboratory's mission includes the High-flux Isotope Reactor which supports isotope production, neutron scattering experiments, and irradiation studies; the Spallation Neutron Source accelerator facility, one of the brightest pulsed neutron sources in the world equipped with advanced neutron beam delivery systems and state‑of‑the‑art detectors;

radio chemical engineering development laboratories and hot cell facilities used for handling, processing, and production of transuranic isotopes; and several facilities involved in the production and processing of medical and industrial isotopes.

ORNL is seeking a Director for the Nuclear and Radiological Protection Division (NRPD) to serve as the senior manager responsible for leading and managing the radiological engineering, technical, and radiological protection field operations support capabilities to ensure safe and compliant fulfilment of the nationally significant nuclear missions that support world‑class research, development, and maintenance operations. In addition to line management and programmatic responsibilities, the NRPD Director provides technical leadership and advice to ORNL senior leadership and research and operations staff for evaluating enterprise levels of risk to nuclear mission‑critical entities.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to ensure the highest levels of nuclear and radiological protection in a dynamic, innovative world‑class research environment.

This position reports to the Director for the Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

• Authorized by the company to interpret regulatory standards and form radiological protection policy associated onsite/offsite activities within the framework of DOE expectations.
• Oversee the execution of the ORNL Radiation Protection and Accelerator Safety Programs in alignment with DOE Federal Regulations, Standards, Directives, and contractual requirements.
• Manage NRPD's comprehensive material and facility assets for delivering a world‑class radiation protection program including: radiobioassay in‑vitro laboratories, radiation detection instrument calibration facility, in‑vivo whole‑body and lung counting facility, external dosimetry lab, and radiation safety training labs.
• Develops and executes business/resource plans that deliver a sound effective organizational strategy to meet a changing regulatory environment and nuclear mission growth.
• Regularly collaborates with DOE and senior leadership on radiological safety issues and emerging risks.
• Administers a framework of Contractor assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives that includes independent and self‑assessment to identify potential opportunities to improve the quality of radiological protection performance.
• Execute line management responsibilities including supervision of managers and staff, operating within the allocated budget, business plan preparation, salary planning, staff recruitment and development, employee relations, and performance management.
• 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.

• A BS degree in engineering, health physics, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 15 years of radiological protection or nuclear operations experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of line management experience leading a business unit or team of nuclear/radiation safety professionals.
• Previous experience developing corporate level policies and strategies.
• Active Certification by the American Board of Health Physics.

• An MS degree or PhD with an emphasis in Health Physics.
• Experience working in a research and development…