What You Will Do
Come join the best and brightest minds in the world, at one of the most innovative and creative multi-disciplinary production institutions, engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. As part of the Associate Lab Directorate of Weapons Production (ALDWP) and the Chief Operations Officer (COO), your contributions will directly influence operational success across Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
Los Alamos National Laboratory has an opportunity for an exceptional Group Leader (Manufacturing Manager 4) to lead the PMDS group office.
Process Equipment Maintenance & Decontamination Services (TA55-PMDS)provides a comprehensive and integrated maintenance program supporting plutonium process equipment for DOE Nuclear facilities. GB and programmatic process equipment maintenance activities are performed by TA55-PMDS as directed by the owning/operating groups in compliance with Conduct of Engineering (CoE), Conduct of Operations (CoO), and Conduct of Maintenance (CoM) policies.
The Group Leader will have the responsibility, authority, and accountability to execute work that supports programmatic milestones and deliverables and consistently deliver high-quality services to our complex wide customers and remain on the forefront of emerging programmatic practices. Responsibilities include: planning, organizing, and defining strategic objectives; establishing scope, schedule, and budget through work package development; resource and performance management; ensuring worker qualification and authorization; ensuring that administrative and operating procedures are current, understood, and adhered to before releasing work; working with facility operations staff to execute work safely, securely, and accurately, and in compliance with nuclear facility requirements; recognition as the safety responsible manager over people, equipment and processes; cross-organizational interaction with external regulatory or oversight agencies and integration of work; ongoing communications with line management reporting on work status, deliverables and commitments; directs and oversees work performed by employees including "on the floor" and Fissionable Material Handler (FMH) supervision; effective time management skills and the ability to deal effectively with changing priorities and conflicting demands; effective teamwork in accomplishing objectives, including mentoring and motivating peers and challenge others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model; providing financial stewardship over budget, procurement, time and labor, travel, and property. Additionally, this position
Responsible for scheduling and executing work activities in support of ALDWP missions.
Responsible for monthly reporting of team progress and goals as well as maintenance per Conduct of Maintenance requirements.
Determines work priorities and develops plans for the tactical execution of work. Assigns responsibilities; delegates to and empowers others; removes obstacles; allows for and contributes needed resources; coordinates work efforts when necessary; and monitors progress.
Ensures that workers understand the security environment they work in, are aware of and adhere to all Laboratory security policy and procedures and implements cyber security initiatives to mitigate threat.
Responsible for new scope walkdowns to ensure the work is planned against the P-315 and P-300 protocols.
Ensures that staff work in a safe, secure, and compliant manner. Responsible for ISSM to include job hazard identification, analysis, mitigation and documentation. Responsible for providing a work environment that promotes continuous improvement and learning. Ensures worker qualification, certification and authorization and provides day-to-day workplace supervision.
Ensures direct daily oversight of work, workers and the work environment and removes obstacles as needed.
Holds accountable those who do not follow safety and security requirements with counseling and discipline where warranted.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Successful record of technical leadership and management including technical decision-making, planning, and goal setting.
Demonstrated experience and proven ability in supervising, employee performance management, administering discipline, negotiations, conflict resolution, mentoring, team building and employee motivation, and personnel development.
Advanced experience in developing work scope, schedules, budgets, and coordinating work activities (requiring support from multiple organizations) to include management of technical resources within budget and schedule.
Advanced experience performing and managing work in a manufacturing environment.
Advanced experience with nuclear high hazard facility operating requirements, safety authorization basis and/or Conduct of Operations planning and execution
Experience with MC&A requirements.
Demonstrated experience executing work in compliance with nuclear facility requirements and the authorization basis as specified under 10 CFR 830 Nuclear Safety Management and 10 CFR 835 Occupational Radiation Protection.
Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
DOE Order 426.2A: Requires a BS in engineering or related science or technology and 4 years of nuclear experience. Job-related education or experience may be substituted on a case-by-case basis. The degree may be used to substitute up to 50 percent of the experience requirement per section I 4.e of the CRD.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of maintenance, installation, and D&D activities in PF-4.
Experience in project and program management, including planning, organizing, and resource management.
Experience with defining work unit objectives and tasks in alignment with organizational objectives, and tracking and reporting on progress.
Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team of technicians, engineers, generators and professional staff.
Experience executing work in compliance with facility requirements.
Knowledgeable of Integrated Work Management (IWM) and integrated safety and security management (ISSM) procedures.
Knowledge of Classified Matter Protection and Control, Cyber Security, HRP Certification and Security Clearance responsibilities.
Advanced knowledge of work management principles to include planning, executing, and closeout of maintenance activities.
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.
For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted above.
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 maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, 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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-A/@Aimages/file) 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.
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 Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
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.
