What You Will Do
You will report to the CWF Rad Liquid Waste Facilities Operations (CWF-RLWF) Manager. You will be responsible for supervision and oversight of the Facility Wastewater operations. Oversee, authorize, and manage all day-to-day operational activities. Ensure facility and personnel safety, security and regulatory compliance for work activities. Participate in investigations following abnormal occurrences to identify and correct the cause of the event and properly report it in accordance with Department of Energy (DOE) and Laboratory directives. Ensure proper communication to employees and other organizations on the implementation of operational management policies, procedures, and practices.
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What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Operational Systems: Full knowledge of operational management including systems design, maintenance, safety, configuration management, work control, facility control systems and upgrades and renovations as assigned.
Leadership: Familiarity with acting as 'Person-in-Charge' or Leader during abnormal or emergent events.
Problem Solving: Experience and demonstrated skill in identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions, and determining action to be performed on problems affecting operations management.
Management: Demonstrated skill in management, supervision, and direction of assigned teams and/or employees.
Policy and Procedure: Full understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and LANL Policy P101-3 lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures; demonstrated experience within a formal Conduct of Operations framework (DOE or equivalent); providing operations support in developing, revising and conducting field verification of facility level procedures (detailed operating procedures, surveillance and technical procedures, in-service inspection procedures, system alignment checks, abnormal operating procedures, alarm response instructions, etc.,) to ensure compliance with P315 Chapter 16, P300 Integrated Work Management and the DOE Writer's Guide.
Training: Familiarity with training and qualification requirements.
Equipment: Demonstrated knowledge of the safe operation of industrial facility and process equipment/systems (specifically microfiltration, reverse osmosis, evaporation, ion exchange).
Compliance: Advanced knowledge and experience developing, revising and approving technical work documents in accordance with the DOE writer's guide, or equivalent, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all nuclear standards, processes and procedures. Ability to validate the technical basis of written procedures by reviewing the relevant technical and regulatory documents and performing operational walk downs. Expert knowledge of the attributes of a sound conduct of operations program. Familiarity with all Department of Energy (DOE) training, qualification, and readiness requirements as they pertain to assigned facility.
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 Order 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:
Advanced knowledge of P315 and the attributes of a sound conduct of operations program.
Advanced knowledge of wastewater treatment processes.
Advanced knowledge of readiness and start-up of facility processing equipment.
Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees maybe 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:
For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum and 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.
