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Lead Supervisor (Manufacturing Manager 1)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Coaching, Code of Federal Regulations, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, DOE Clearance, DOE-Q (Top Secret Restricted Data), Dental Insurance, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Laboratory, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Material Take Off, Mentoring, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Operations Security (OPSEC), Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Psychology, Radiation Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Management, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
11 days ago
What You Will Do

Process Equipment Maintenance & Decontamination Services (PMDS) provides a comprehensive and integrated maintenance program supporting plutonium process equipment for DOE Nuclear facilities. Glovebox and programmatic process equipment maintenance activities and decontamination are performed by PMDS as directed by the owning/operating groups in compliance with Conduct of Engineering (CoE), Conduct of Operations (CoO), and Conduct of Maintenance (CoM) policies.

The MM1 will serve as the lead supervisor for the Programmatic Equipment Maintenance & Gloveboxes team. The selected candidate will report to the Manufacturing Manager 3 (MM3) for the team. The selected candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of their team, provide supervision and direction on the floor, as well as develop and deliver improved, customer-focused, processes and procedures. Coaching/mentoring of the team members.

Responsibilities include Coordinating various administrative functions in support of operational program efficiency including planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of team assignments. You will ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements associated with the best safety, environmental, security, and conduct of operations. As a MM1, you will conduct both routine and job-specific pre-job briefings as well as post-job reviews with all involved workers and provide technical expertise for the activities performed. Perform scoping walk downs on work assignments and assist in the development of work authorizing documents per requirements. Develop tool listings, material take offs and perform room walk downs to ensure all necessary items have been identified prior to work execution.

The selected candidate will assist in the oversight and management of fact findings and incident investigations. They will ensure corrective actions are properly identified and implemented. In addition, you will ensure that safety and security are an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing a job is unsafe or could compromise security.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:


  • Experience in supervising multidisciplinary teams of technicians and/or professional staff in a technical environment.
  • Experience in Plan of the Day (POD) and Plan of the Week (POW) entries for work activities, late adds and cancellations.
  • Experience performing and managing work in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with nuclear high hazard facility operating requirements, safety authorization basis and/or Conduct of Operations planning and execution.
  • Knowledge of executing work in compliance with nuclear facility requirements and the authorization basis as specified under 10 CFR 830 Nuclear Safety Management and 10 CFR 835 Occupational Radiation Protection.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Fissionable Material Handler (FMH) qualification.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Glove Box Operator (GBO) qualification.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Programmatic Maintenance Worker Qualification
  • Ability to obtain and maintain HRP certification.
  • Ability to perform work requiring respiratory protection equipment and level II PPE.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance.

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 426.2: Requires a High School Diploma and 3 years nuclear experience.

Training/Certifications:
  • Respirator qualified
  • PAPR qualified
  • PIC qualified

Desired Qualifications:
  • Active DOE Q clearance.
  • Active HRP
  • Active glovebox qualification
  • Active FMH qualification
  • Experience ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of maintenance, installation, and D&D activities in PF-4.
  • Experience in project and program management, including planning, organizing, and resource management.
  • Experience with Conduct of Maintenance (P-950) Policies and Procedures
  • Knowledge of Integrated Safety Management (ISM) Principles


Essential Job Functions(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, reading vision, sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, twisting the trunk or back, bending, kneeling, balancing, applying torque with hands or arms, use of both hands, use of both arms, carrying 10-20 pounds, lifting 30+ pounds.

Work Environment: Working overtime or irregular schedule, working off-shift/rotating schedule, work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near machinery and moving parts, domestic/foreign travel, mask or respirator, safety glasses and eye protection, gloves or hand 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.

Work Schedule:

This position will require 24/7 coverage, which will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. This schedule is subject to change. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

These shifts typically fall into two categories:
  • Swing: normally 4:00 p.m. to 12 midnight-12.0% of the basic hourly rate or the hourly equivalent rate of pay.
  • Night shift: normally 12 midnight to 8:00 a.m-15.0% of the basic hourly rate or the hourly equivalent rate of pay.

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 2 years.

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, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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. 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.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

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.

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 opt. 3.

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