Kathy Bailey
About Kathy Bailey
Kathy Bailey serves as the HFIR Sa Team Lead at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2011. She holds a Master of Science in Engineering and has extensive experience in scientific operations and project management.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Kathy Bailey serves as the HFIR Sa Team Lead at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2011. In this role, she provides leadership and support within the HFIR Instrument Operators group. Her responsibilities include coordinating outage work, managing work control, and overseeing authorization processes. Kathy also maintains her scientific associate duties, which encompass instrument operations, project management, and technical writing on various beam lines at HFIR.
Education and Academic Background
Kathy Bailey studied at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she earned a Master of Science in Engineering from 2004 to 2006. Prior to her master's degree, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at the same institution from 2000 to 2004. During her undergraduate studies, she participated in Undergraduate Student Assistantships from 2002 to 2004 and worked as an Information Services Intern at the Tennessee Valley Authority for three months in 2002.
Professional Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Kathy Bailey began her professional career at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Scientific Associate, where she worked from 2006 to 2011. In this role, she gained experience in instrument operations and project management. After five years, she transitioned to her current position as HFIR Sa Team Lead, where she has continued to develop her expertise in the field for over a decade.
Mentorship and Leadership
In her current role, Kathy Bailey mentors and advocates for seven direct reports who are matrixed to instrument teams at HFIR. Her leadership approach emphasizes support and development for her team members, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances operational efficiency within the HFIR Instrument Operators group.
Certifications and Authority
Kathy Bailey holds Lockout/Tagout authority at the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). This certification allows her to ensure safety protocols are followed during maintenance and operational activities, underscoring her commitment to maintaining a secure working environment.