Battelle Memorial Institute Jobs

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Serves as a technical focal point responsible for applying technical expertise to maintain the design basis, management and control configuration, and performance of critical facilities systems in support of Battelle operations.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements processes, resources, and staff necessary to efficiently operate and maintain facilities. Ensures that business continuity plans, emergency drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and as built-drawings are kept current on a per project and/or annual basis.

• Ensures formal work control and change control processes are followed. Maintains configuration documents through change control/configuration management to include system design descriptions, system and component labeling, verification, and validation.

• Evaluates system performance and assists in the identification and correction of equipment deficiencies. Participates in and supports regular system assessments to ensure continued operational readiness of assigned systems.

• Assists with the performance, documentation and maintenance of equipment/component records associated with the assessment process, and develops a strategy for managing systems structures, and components.

• Maintains cognizance of system-specific maintenance/operations history as well as industry operating experience. Maintains active involvement in day-to-day activities and identifies emerging trends and provides technical assistance, as necessary, to determine operability or correct out-of-specification conditions or evaluate questionable data.

• Works in conjunction with Facilities and Operations and outside contractors to verify that all job specifications are met. Ensures there will be no deleterious effects on projects due to incorrect scope of work.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; five years of related experience as a project manager, engineering control systems specialist; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field.

• Demonstrated ability to guide, direct and manage business and operation activities.

• Knowledge of general business planning and administration, project management, quality assurance, and environmental, safety and health policies and procedures (knowledge of Battelle operations a plus).

• Must possess thorough engineering knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements for a laboratory operation which includes experience in building HVAC, automation, and laboratory controls.

• Proven capability to establish effective working relationships within a matrixed organization.

• Strong interpersonal skills (including team-building skills).

• Refined oral and written communication skills.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in facility related operations in a laboratory environment.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

• Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment

• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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