Melanie Smith
Melanie Smith is a senior controls electronics technician in ORNL’s Research Accelerators Division. In this capacity, Melanie wears many hats to keep staff and users safe. She manages and certifies the instrument Personnel Protection System (PPS) at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), maintains and certifies more than 60 oxygen deficiency hazard monitors across the SNS complex, and manages and maintains stack environmental monitoring equipment. In May 2016, Melanie graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of specialized studies in information technology. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys reading, working out, swimming, and boating.
I really enjoy my present position. I have much autonomy to handle the day to day work and if I need support, I only need ask. There are many facets to PPS with so many things happening that no one person could possibly handle it all. PPS at the SNS is crucial for day to day activities in the SNS accelerator and instrument hall to run safely.
What is important for success in one position may not be so in another. But, the most important thing is to build good working relationships. Every job can be made easier and quicker with good relationships."
–Melanie Smith
