Nuclear Operations Professional 2

What You Will Do

At Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), we address the nation's most critical security challenges through simultaneous excellence in science, engineering, and operations.

The Nuclear Process Infrastructure (NPI) Division - Plutonium Capability Transuranic Waste Management (NPI-6) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader to serve as a Nuclear Operations Professional. In this role, you will lead projects supporting transuranic (TRU) waste characterization, and packaging. NPI-6 ensures safe, efficient, and compliant waste management for waste generated at the TA-55 Plutonium Facility, the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research (CMR) building, the TA-50 Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility (RLWTF), and the Radiological Laboratory Utility Office Building (RLUOB). NPI-6 ensures that all activities in these facilities are conducted in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and Laboratory policies.

You will provide both strategic and day-to-day leadership to assigned projects-directing teams-coordinating schedules, planning activities, ensuring milestone achievements, and managing resources to deliver safe, secure, and compliant outcomes.

This position plays a key role in strengthening collaboration between stakeholders in support of LANL's mission to modernize plutonium pit production facilities and advance critical construction initiatives.

Nuclear Operations Professional 2

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the execution and oversight of projects involving transuranic and mixed hazardous waste management.
• Contribute to resolutions to various routine operational scope problems, utilizing analysis of situations or data to review a variety of factors.
• Assist in the development of plans for and direction of implementation of safety, security, and environmental policies at nuclear facilities.
• Ensure the successful, on-schedule completion of discrete technical and operational projects by defining clear technical requirements and deliverables, and leading project teams through comprehensive planning, performance tracking, and full lifecycle execution from initiation to closeout.
• Assist in overseeing and managing self-assessments and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are accurately identified, effectively implemented, and fully resolved. Demonstrate the ability to develop comprehensive work package scopes, define deliverables, allocate resources, and establish reliable forecasting methodologies to support successful project execution.
• Oversee safety management program in the completion of nuclear facility Readiness Review.
• Foster a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Regulations: Demonstrated record of safety and security compliance. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding/adherence to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to the work and work area to which assigned.

Skills/Experience: Demonstrated working knowledge and experience in managing technical and operational projects, including projects development, and preparation of detailed work packages.

Leadership: Proven ability to effectively plan, organize, lead, and monitor team efforts through to successful completion.

Teamwork:Proven experience in building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships.

Communication: Skilled in engaging with personnel at all levels, fostering trust, building consensus, and resolving conflicts. Posses excellent oral and written communication, along with strong presentation abilities.

Education: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.

DOE Order 426.2A: Requires High School Diploma (or equivalent, i.e., GED)

Clearance and Mandatory Certifications: The ability to obtain a Q-clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of TA-55 facility operations and NPI mission.
• Experience working within LANL policies and procedures.
• Knowledge or experience using Waste and Nuclear Materials Management databases such as Waste Characterization and Tracking System (WCATS), LAMCAS, and LANMAS
• Familiarity or experience working in support of waste characterization, hazardous waste management (RCRA)
• Experience working in a Nuclear Facility
• Knowledge of and/or experience with hazardous material shipping and the hazardous waste processes
• An active Q clearance.

Note to Applicants:

• For full consideration please provide a comprehensive resume that addresses the key requirements, job skills, and desired qualifications of the position.
• While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Work will occur in areas involving high consequences for safety, e.g., high explosives, high power lasers, high magnetic fields, accelerators, high energy capacitor banks, gas guns, radiological areas or X-ray systems.

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.

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.
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. 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.

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.

Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.

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 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 applicable 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.