What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Superintendent 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking for an experienced superintendent who is ready to be responsible for managing and overseeing some of the most sophisticated electrical and mechanical facilities and systems in the world. As a Logistics Superintendent you will be a part of highly creative, diverse, fast-paced, efficient team tasked with tackling the most fascinating and challenging problems in our Laboratories facilities. Here at LANL we are always on the forefront, with industry leading examples of energy efficient and cost-effective facilities.
Superintendent 2 ($92,300 - $151,000)
Our superintendents are constantly challenged to drive continuous improvement, deliver the highest quality work on schedule and minimizing costs, all while maximizing their mission critical facilities capabilities.
The Maintenance Superintendent will oversee maintenance and repairs of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), carpentry, painting, and other building systems. The superintendent will also oversee minor modifications and small construction projects. You will organize and oversees the schedules and work of maintenance staff.
This opportunity requires complete synergy with Facilities Management, Engineering, Planning, Project Management, Material Procurement and Union Craft personnel in the performance of facility preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and modification work activities.
Depending on the assignment, a superintendent may be responsible for work activities at a Department of Energy Category II Nuclear Facility, Non-Nuclear Facility, or both.
Superintendents will also be responsible for maintaining required safety and security training, assuring safety and security compliance, and making safety and security an integral part of every task; to include taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. An experienced maintenance supervisor must be reliable and have a good eye for detail. They must have technical skills and knowledge of various crafts such as carpentry, plumbing etc. knowledge of administrative tasks such as scheduling are also essential. You will plan and supervise the maintenance of facility systems, corrective maintenance and minor modifications. You will plan and issue daily work assignments; monitor work in progress and check completed work.
Superintendent 3 ($101,700 - $168,200)
An excellent maintenance supervisor must be reliable and have a great eye for detail. They must have proficient technical skills and knowledge of various crafts such as carpentry, plumbing etc. Leadership and knowledge of administrative tasks such as scheduling are also essential. You will plan and supervise daily building or mechanical systems maintenance operations; plan and issue daily work assignments; monitor work in progress and check completed work; you will also assist with difficult or unusual tasks, and help resolve issues.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Moderate level experience directing multi discipline craft in the performance of facility maintenance, facility modification or construction projects.
Moderate level knowledge of interpreting various mechanical and electrical documents, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
Moderate level of understanding and identifying workplace hazards and implementing safety policies and procedures to mitigate hazards.
Moderate level of experience reviewing project plans and coordinating with project team members to develop project cost estimates and execution schedules.
Ability to track projects through all stages of execution and provide project updates when requested.
Ability to identify problem areas that could lead to project impacts, track project impacts and to perform trend analysis to provide process improvement ideas to increase efficiency.
Moderate to Expert level knowledge of the lock-out/tag-out process.
Must have a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years experience working in a non-reactor nuclear facility. (DOE 426.2 requirement)
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Extensive knowledge and experience with construction management/supervision including a broad range of the following: systems engineering design and constructability, safety/authorization basis, configuration management programs, work control, facility control systems and earned value management systems.
In depth level knowledge of interpreting various mechanical and electrical documents, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
Thorough understanding and identifying workplace hazards and implementing safety policies and procedures to mitigate hazards.
High level of experience reviewing project plans and coordinating with project team members to develop project cost estimates and execution schedules.
Ability to track projects through all stages of execution and provide project updates when requested.
Ability to identify problem areas that could lead to project impacts, track project impacts and to perform trend analysis to provide process improvement ideas to increase efficiency.
Expert level knowledge of the lock-out/tag-out process.
Must have a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years experience working in a non-reactor nuclear facility. (DOE 426.2 requirement)
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience directing work and understanding of collective union bargaining agreements.
Applicant should display a working knowledge and/or experience working in an operating hazardous facility.
Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations and requirements.
Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking job activities.
Demonstrated skill in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Vision Speech and Hearing: Color discrimination, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Binocular vision, Reading vision, Distance vision, Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear high-pitched sounds, Ability to smell, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz)
General Physical Mobility: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing stairs, Climbing Ladders, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Crawling, Twisting the trunk or back, Balancing
Specific Physical Mobility: Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Gripping with the hands, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with hands or arms, Typing or keyboarding, Fine motor control, Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Use of both legs, Use of both feet
Weight Handling Requirements: Lifting 20-30 pounds, Carrying 20-30 pounds
Work Environment:
General Work Environment : Outdoors/Indoors, Working overtime or irregular schedule, Working off-shift/rotating schedule, In a hot environment 90 - 100 F, In a dry environment, Operation of motor vehicles
Specific Work Environment: Work in a noisy environment, Work near electrical power supplies, Work near sources of ionizing radiation, Work with vibrating equipment/machinery, Work near machinery with moving parts
Protective Clothing & Environment: Headgear or head protection, Safety glasses or eye protection, Hearing protection, Gloves or hand protection, Safety shoes or protective footwear
Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
