Project Controls Specialist - Flux Isotope Reactor; HFIR
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Engineering
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Operations Management
Oak Ridge, United States | Posted on 10/26/2026
Location: On-site at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN
Clearance: Not required (US Citizenship required)
About the Role
Ray Tek is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) group s on-site role will apply project controls best practices across scope, schedule, cost, and change management to support HFIR operations, maintenance, and upgrade projects. The selected candidate will be employed by Ray Tek and will support ORNL through Ray Tek’s contract with the laboratory’s managing contractor.
Responsibilities- Support project controls functions across scope, schedule (time), cost, and change management for HFIR projects
- Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6, including outage and maintenance work
- Track and process changes through established change control applications and processes
- Monitor project performance, identify variances, and support corrective action planning
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and reactor operations staff to align schedules with operational constraints
- Prepare accurate, timely reports and analyses for project stakeholders
- BS/BA in Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant project controls experience (an equivalent combination of education, experience, and specialized training will be considered)
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6
- Solid understanding of project controls best practices related to scope, time, cost, and change management
- Experience supporting nuclear reactor projects or operations strongly preferred
- DOE or nuclear industry experience preferred
- Position requires on-site presence at ORNL in Oak Ridge, TN
- No security clearance required
Health and Wellness
- United Healthcare PPO with 100% preventive care
- 24/7 telemedicine & behavioral health access
- Exercise reimbursement up to $360 per year
- Employer HSA match up to $1,200 (individual) or $2,400 (family) annually
- 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility and 100% vesting
- Employer 401(k) match up to 4% after 1 year
- Company-paid Life & AD&D (up to $100,000)
- Long-Term Disability: up to $8,000 monthly
- Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,000/year
- Technology reimbursement: $500 after 1st year and every 3 years thereafter
- 11 paid federal holidays (may vary by program)
- PTO accrual from day one
- Remote flexibility for eligible positions
- Day‑one eligibility for all benefits
- Dependent coverage up to age 26
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential counseling, legal, and financial support
- Travel Assistance Program – emergency medical, evacuation, and global support
- Referral, commendation, and milestone service bonuses
*** Employee plan details may vary annually, please reach out to for any questions regarding benefits and eligibility. Some restrictions may apply.
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