Operations Reliability Engineer
Gem Technologies
| Company | Gem Technologies |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Oak Ridge |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 8 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (ashby) |
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an Operations Reliability Engineer to join our team supporting the Oak Ridge National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Responsibilities
- Review available system drawings (P&IDs) to include steam, chilled water, potable water, compressed air and wastewater systems.
- Perform system walkdowns to create new or validate existing P&IDs to reflect as built conditions.
- Assist in the field with data gathering for installed parts and assets.
- Complete initial CMMS system hierarchy.
- Perform initial inventory counts and train stakeholders on inventory management methods.
- Work with system stakeholders to document system integration and interfaces and the impact of cascading failures (FMEA).
- Work with system stakeholders for labeling system components to match drawings.
- Support asset tracking and populating the CMMS with system and maintenance information.
- Support and implement the strategic asset management plan.
- Provide input into the development of program sustainability.
Requirements
- Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience working in an industrial setting as an engineer, operator, or maintenance technician with utility systems above.
- Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
- Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Excel.
- Experience working with CMMS software and asset management organization.
- Familiar with piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Familiarity with ISO 55000.
- Familiarity with reliability and industrial engineering methods/processes such as: FMEA, RCA, Lean Six Sigma, etc.
- Maintenance and work planning.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced operations environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
- PLC - Rockwell/AB.
- SCADA/HMI - FactoryTalk (Rockwell/AB) and/or GE iFix.
- Documentation skills/background.
About the Site
The DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, conducts research and development to create scientific knowledge and solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs isotope production, information management, and technical program management (energy.gov http://energy.gov).
ABOUT GEM
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:
- Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
- Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
- Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
- Our community involvement – Supporting our communitie
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