What You Will Do
Reporting to the CMR Shift Operations Manager, you will supervise and oversee the day-to-day activities at the Chemistry & Metallurgy Research Facility (CMR). The CMR facility is a nuclear research facility comprised of multiple resident groups performing various functions required for nuclear operations. As the technical interface between the resident and operations groups, you are responsible for communicating and enforcing the facility-specific and laboratory policies on safety and compliance.
The primary place of duty for the SOS is the Operations Center, the controlling station for all activities in the facility. When not on duty in the Operations Center, the SOS will monitor evolutions for compliance and make reports to management, conduct facility health walk-downs, and assist in developing and revising facility documents. A minimum of ten percent of your time will be spent observing, evaluating, and documenting activities or conditions within the facility perimeter.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Supervisory experience in a facility/plant operations environment.
Familiarity with acting as a Leader during abnormal or emergency events.
Demonstrated experience identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending actions.
Prior experience with formal work practices and lockout/tagout programs.
Ability to become familiar with facility systems and processes based on previous experience.
Demonstrated performance in an environment requiring high attention to detail and diligent work practices commensurate with a high-hazard facility/plant.
Experience with formal qualification processes for technical roles and the ability to qualify as SOS within six months.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
DOE O 426.2A: Requires a High School Diploma and 3 years of Nuclear Experience. Full-time related academic training (e.g., degree programs, trade schools, and vocational programs) may be substituted on a one-for-one basis for up to two years of nuclear experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with the development or revision of technical procedures.
Familiar with nuclear research facility Safety Basis and Technical Safety Requirements
Prior work under the Conduct of Operations policy at LANL or other DOE/DOD facilities
DOE Q clearance
Work Environment: CMR is an older facility, and although this job will primarily take place in the Operations Center inside the building, you may also need to work: outdoors, in confined spaces, at heights, in a cold environment, alone, an irregular schedule, off-shift/rotating schedule, in a noisy environment, under unusual lighting conditions, near electrical power supplies, near sources of ionizing radiation, near machinery with moving parts, or around fumes. Work may require protective gear such as headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, or protective foot gear.
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:
For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum requirements, and any desired skills noted above.
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 (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.
426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, 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.
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.
