What You Will Do
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) plays a crucial role in maintaining the nation's nuclear deterrent and advancing scientific research. At the heart of LANL's mission is the Pit Technologies (PT) Division, a key component of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP). This division is at the forefront of manufacturing operations at Technical Area 55 (TA-55), a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to plutonium research and pit production.
The PT Division is currently in growth mode in terms of scope, budget, and personnel, and is currently looking to fill out the management chain in support of the Division's vision. PT has five openings for a Manufacturing Manager 4 (Group Leader) in various groups, including PT-2 (Plutonium Machining), PT-3 (Plutonium Assembly and Welding), PT-4 (Plutonium Foundry), PT-6 (Production Technical Support), and PT-7 (Plutonium NDE & Inspection). These Group Leader positions provide leadership and management for groups totaling approximately 400 personnel, including technicians, R&D engineers, technologists, and first line managers that are responsible for various aspects of pit production, experimental science campaigns, and other national security missions. The selected applicants will provide technical leadership and management of tactical and strategic operations for their respective group in support of meeting objective of re-establishing rate production of plutonium pits at TA-55. They will work with stakeholders across LANL, partner laboratories, other national security enterprise labs, plants and sites, and with the laboratory's strategic collaborations to advance production efficiency, technical excellence, and scientific excellence of the Pit Technologies Division.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Demonstrated experience in executing programmatic work in compliance with nuclear
facility requirements and the authorization basis specified under 10 CFR 830 Nuclear Safety Management and 10 CFR 835 Occupational Radiation Protection.
Experience executing work in compliance with DOE O 474.2 Nuclear Material and Accountability.
Extensive working knowledge of the technical and operational discipline of Conduct of Operations DOE O 422.1.
Demonstrated record of working within the production quality requirements of NNSA Directive NAP 401.1A, or similar rigorous quality system, e.g. 10CFR50, ASME, or NQA-1.
Proven capability in technical leadership and management including technical decision-making, planning, and goal setting.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in sta?ng, performance and salary management, and conflict resolution.
Solid foundation in effective personnel motivation and development including mentoring, team building, and employee development.
Demonstrated record of promoting teamwork, consensus building, mentoring, and motivating peers and subordinates and working across division lines with other organizations.
In-depth knowledge of work package development and execution, identification of resource requirements and development of resource loaded schedules and financial stewardship.
Comprehensive background in effective written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by internal and/or external interactions, seminars, briefings, presentations, and publications.
In-depth knowledge of and proven ability in implementing, enforcing, and providing guidance for Laboratory objectives and other statements of policy, practice, and/or procedure.
Engineering Expertise
Thorough knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: mechanical, materials science, or other engineering field.
Thorough knowledge of and experience in designing, planning, and executing manufacturing projects.
Thorough knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, analyzing, testing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.
Demonstrated experience performing a broad range of complex engineering work, including experience designing or reviewing a complete project, system, or component.
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, system, and component testing operations.
Demonstrated experience developing, codifying, and validating engineering requirements.
Leadership and Management
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementing Laboratory objectives.
Demonstrated experience in managing personnel in a production environment including operators/technicians, engineers, technologists, and scientists.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementing Laboratory policies.
Enhance technical and professional expertise of early career staff through active mentoring and training.
Demonstrated experience growing and retaining a staff of engineers, project leads, managers/supervisors and/or operators in a production environment.
Communication and Teamwork
Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-intensity environments with coworkers representing a variety of technical backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to express detailed ideas to a wide variety of audiences clearly in ways that build understanding, respect, and trust, as demonstrated through presentations and publications.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
DOE Order 426.2A: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree 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 Contractor Requirements Document (CRD).
Desired Qualifications:
An advanced degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) or other manufacturing-related discipline.
Related experience and expertise in metallurgy, and/or nuclear manufacturing, engineering, and science.
Demonstrated experience interacting with DOE/NNSA stakeholders.
Program delivery working in high hazard operations, while in compliance with a modern safety authorization basis, with demonstrated compliance with conduct of operations.
Manufacturing experience in a management role.
Experience and an understanding in production controls involving production planning and scheduling.
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 cover letter addressing each of the minimum requirements and the desired skills described above.
Additional Information on Pit Technologies Groups:
PT-2 Plutonium Machining - is responsible for machining plutonium parts.
PT-3 Plutonium Assembly and Welding - is responsible for the welding and assembly of pits and their components.
PT-4 Plutonium Foundry - is responsible for alloying, casting, and heat-treating plutonium parts.
PT-6 Production Technical Support - is responsible for providing technical and project management expertise to aid in the transition from manufacturing development pits to pit production.
PT-7 NDE &Inspection - is responsible for the evaluation of pits and their components
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://int.lanl.gov/org/ddops/oma/prime-contract-management/applicable-directives/_assets/docs/DOE-O-206.2-Chg-2-LtdChg-Identity,-Credential,-and-Access-Management-ICAM-1.pdf) . 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-chg1-ltdchg/@@images/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.
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.
