What You Will Do
We are currently seeking an Operations Manager for LANSCE Facility Operations Division. The position provides leadership, technical direction, and oversight of facility operations. This position directs daily operations and coordinates facility activities to ensure safe and compliant operations. The Operations Manager will ensure the overall safety and security of operations and will ensure deployed functions (e.g., ESH&Q, Engineering, Maintenance) are accountable for their performance in support of operations in their respective areas of responsibility. This position will provide oversight during shutdowns, upgrades, and production and provide technical expertise during accelerator maintenance outages. The Operations Manager will strive to provide extraordinary customer service to facility tenants, programmatic operations, and other customers within assigned facilities.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain operation of facilities within the established Accelerator Safety Envelope (ASE) and Safety Assessment Document (SAD)
Provide oversight necessary to assure compliance with safety and security policies, environmental requirements, and other applicable DOE/governmental orders.
Support Conduct of Operations and Conduct of Maintenance and Engineering processes as they pertain to accelerator operations.
Provide oversight and technical guidance during experimental operations and maintenance.
Provide support for facility related issues, including coordination of maintenance, programmatic activities, and communication with facility tenants.
Provide support for facility/system operating conditions to include configuration management and control.
Serve as a resource in the operation and monitoring of facility systems that support accelerator operations.
Support, coordinate, and ensure compliance with Operations process for planning, activity review, and progress tracking.
Participate in the LANSCE-FO Duty Officer program and serve on rotation as a Duty Officer. Ability to respond to abnormal and emergency events during off-shift hours.
What You Need
Minimum Requirements:
Ability to provide operations supervisory oversight, including technical direction, program execution, and sound business judgment.
Ability to function as a member of a division-level management team; to work effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel; and to gain consensus, build teams, and resolve conflicts.
Ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Ability to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking project activities.
Knowledge of Conduct of Operations, Conduct of Maintenance, and Conduct of Engineering programs.
Knowledge of operational management including systems, engineering design and maintenance, international, federal, state and institutional transportation regulations, safety/authorization basis, configuration management programs, work control, facility control systems, major construction projects, and upgrades and renovations as assigned.
Ability to identify problem areas, investigating solutions, and determining action to be performed.
Knowledge of work planning and control, including hazard identification, hazard analysis, and implementing controls using the hierarchy of controls for a wide range of complex and hazardous activities.
Excellent oral/written communication skills to include presentations and report writing.
Ability to gain cooperation of others and conduct presentations of technical and/or function-specific information concerning specific projects or schedules.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree and three years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience dealing with organizations deployed to the FOD (Maintenance, Engineering, Safety Basis, Operations, Radiation Protection, etc.).
Experience in nuclear material management. Familiarity with working with accountable nuclear materials.
Ability to oversee accelerator operations and safety basis program implementation.
Experience in implementation of LANL Conduct of Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Training programs.
Experience in abnormal event response and incident/occurrence investigations and lessons learned.
Experience leading process improvement initiatives with evidence of successful outcomes.
Ability to manage, supervise, and oversee human resources administration for assigned employees, including subordinate supervisors and staff.
Ability to obtain a DOE Q-Clearance.
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.
This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
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 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. 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.
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 701 (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.
