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Operations Center Operator 4/5

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$71,200–$112,900 Per Year
SKILLS
Access Control, Blueprints, Code of Federal Regulations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Electricity, Financial Control, Fire Suppression/Control, Hazard Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Mentoring, Nuclear Power, Operations Management, Operations Security (OPSEC), Order Processing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Psychology, Refrigeration, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Security Equipment, Staff Requirements, Staff Training, Surveillance, Training Program, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
30+ days ago
What You Will Do

You will report to a TA55 Shift Operations Supervisor. Operations Center Operators serve as the primary interface between the tenant organizations, support services subcontractors and FOD to review and implement DOE O 422.1, Conduct of Operations. Primary duties include but are not limited to:

  • Facility Access Control and work release by tracking, screening and ensuring all work activities have been properly scheduled through the Plan-of-the-Day (POD)
  • administration of the lockout/tagout management program to include issuing locks and procedural development
  • responsible for tracking and ensuring all Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) and Administrative Surveillance Instruction (ASI) surveillances of facility systems are in conformance with the established authorization basis for operation.
  • You will report to a TA55 Shift Operations Supervisor. The TA55 Operations Center Operator position requires 24/7/365 coverage and therefore requires working a shift schedule.
  • This position will be filled at either the Operator 4 or Operator 5 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Operator 4 $71,200 - $112,900
  • Fully qualified through our training program OR bring significant relevant experience from similar facilities
  • Execute safety-critical tasks and surveillances
  • Work independently and be responsible for multiple systems
Operator 5 $85,900 - $139,900
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you should expect to:
  • Certified facility expert recognized as the operations lead during off-shifts
  • Authorized to make technical decisions regarding safe facility operations
  • Serve as a resource and mentor for operations team
#Shiftwork

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements Level 4:
Facility:Extensive knowledge and experience with Conduct of Operations as applied to a Nuclear/High Hazard Facility and maintaining a Nuclear Facility or High Hazard Facility.
Equipment Operations: Demonstrated experience and understanding of the following aspects of equipment operations as applied to a Nuclear Facility or High Hazard Facility.
Policy and Procedure: Expert knowledge of the Laboratory's facility/operational/computing policies, practices, and procedures.
Lock-out/Tag-out: Experience with lock- out/tag-out policies and procedures and execution.
Configuration: Extensive and detailed understanding of and ability to identify work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration.
Work Control Processes: Extensive knowledge in formal work control processes.
Facility Systems: Expert knowledge of typical facility electrical and mechanical systems, sub-systems and components (heating, ventilation, refrigeration systems, cooling towers, fire suppression/alarm systems, air compressors, pneumatic controls, etc.)
Scheduling: Experience tracking and ensuringall Technical Safety Requirement (TSR) and In-Service Inspections (ISI) surveillances of facility systems are in conformance with the established authorization basis for operation.
Schematics: Ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics
Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
DOE Order 426.2: Requires High School Diploma

Additonal Job Requirements Level 5:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

Configuration: Expert knowledge of configuration management.
Schematics: Expertise in understanding and interpreting various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics

Education/Experience at Level 4: Requires an Associate's Degree in a relevant field and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, additional training and certification, may be expected.

Education/Experience at Level 5: Requires an Associate's Degree in a relevant field and 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, additional training and certification, may be expected.

This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

Desired Qualifications:
Facility Systems: Knowledge and understanding of Programmatic Logic Controller (PLC) based systems.
Nuclear Facility: Prior experience working in a nuclear facility, for example, Naval Nuclear Power Program or commercial nuclear plant.

Work Schedule: Working off-shift/rotating 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 fully 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: Applicants highly encouraged to address each of the Minimum Job Requirements in a Cover Letter

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 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 (PTO)
  • 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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

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