LAB-0M4915.Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager 5

LAB-0M4915.Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager 5 Req.

Number:

IRC144001

Organization :

71D00C

PLUTONIUM INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING DIVISION OFFICE

City, State:

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Salary:

$184,200 - $329,700 What You Will Do This Position is open for both internal and external candidates to apply. LANL's Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering (PIE) Division brings together a broad set of nuclear facility engineering capabilities to support the Laboratory's national security mission. Deployed to the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Plutonium Infrastructure (ALDPI), PIE provides project, field, systems, and specialty engineering expertise for programs supporting LANL's Plutonium Pit Production mission. Primary customers and stakeholders include LANL's Weapons Production, Facility Engineering and Plutonium Infrastructure organizations. We are seeking a Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager 5 / Deputy Division Leader to help guide the division's mission and support the Division Leader in operational and strategic leadership. Roles and responsibilities include: Collaborating with internal and external partners at all levels to define, coordinate, and execute cross-organizational objectives that advance mission delivery. Developing tactical and strategic plans, ensuring disciplined execution, and monitoring progress toward long-term mission and customer goals. Fostering open communication and a strong questioning attitude culture where employees and subcontractors feel empowered to raise issues, highlight system vulnerabilities, and report errors. Overseeing nuclear design execution to ensure facilities are designed, constructed, and modified safely, compliantly, cost-effectively, and in accordance with mission needs. Managing project, field, systems, and subject-matter expert engineering resources to support delivery of ALDPI projects. Ensuring consistent, effective, and maturing implementation of Conduct of Engineering (CoE) and Configuration Management within the ALDPI portfolio in LANL's Plutonium Facility. Supporting the Division Leader in establishing and controlling technical baselines, ensuring effective nuclear safety basis implementation, and evaluating overall engineering and operational performance. If you are motivated to lead in a mission-driven environment where both execution and technical excellence matter, we invite you to join our team. What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Demonstrated leadership experience managing large, complex technical organizations involving support to nuclear facilities. Comprehensive knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) Orders and Standards, national consensus codes and standards, quality requirements, and other regulations governing nuclear facilities. Proven ability to execute and oversee engineering work in nuclear facilities, including experience with design, construction, operations and modifications in high-hazard environments. Demonstrated experience working with government agencies and senior-level stakeholders, including DOE/NNSA and internal Laboratory leadership. Strong administrative and operational leadership skills, including experience in budgeting, resource planning, staffing, performance management, and organizational development. Demonstrated ability to make and implement cross-cutting, institutionally aligned decisions, resolve cross-organizational conflicts, and coordinate execution across diverse technical teams. Expert-level knowledge of enterprise operational systems, including procurement, project development, construction and quality assurance. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a record of building effective relationships, negotiating agreements, and representing organizational work to internal and external partners. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace and promoting open communication, accountability, and continuous improvement. Education/Experience Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 12 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. A professional license (PE) in an engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board preferred. DOE Order 426.2

Requirements:

Requires a bachelor of science degree in engineering or related science, and 4 years nuclear experience. Education or experience that is job related may be substituted on a case-by-case basis. The degree may fulfill 3 of the 4 years of nuclear experience on a one-for-one time basis

Desired Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of LANL activities and nuclear operations including project execution and management, legal, procurement, construction, environmental safety and health (ES&H), and quality assurance. Knowledge/experience of LANL Engineering Standards Manual; LANL Conduct of Engineering procedures; and DOE Orders and Standards related to nuclear facility design, construction, and project management.

Work Environment:

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. Note to

Applicants:

To be considered, candidates must submit a detailed cover letter on how they meet each of the desired and required qualifications. 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 DetailsDirective 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

A:

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.

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

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.