Detonator Production Safety Officer (Operations Specialist 1/2)
- Req. Number: IRC140550
- Organization : DP-DO/ DETONATOR PRODUCTION - DIVISION OFFICE
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Lujan, Oscar Rene
- Recruiter Email: olujan@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Operatons Specialist 1 or Operation Specialist 2 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.
Detonator Production (DP) Division is the premier Production Agency (PA) assigned to produce WR (War Reserve) detonators for the Nation's nuclear stockpile security mission. The Division is part of LANL's Weapons Production Directorate. DP is comprised of a team of motivated, highly skilled technical and operational support staff working in an integrated format. The organization is centered on high-rigor manufacturing operations to produce precision, safe and reliable WR products. DP partners closely with customers and stakeholders such as NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration), Design Agencies (LANL, Sandia, and Livermore), and LANL program management orgs to deliver on challenging National security objectives. DP upholds vigorous teamwork, personal integrity, respectful workplace, and continuous improvement in operations, technical excellence, safety and security.
Detonator Production (DP) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to be considered for the Division Safety Officer position. This position reports to the DP Division Office (DO); providing safety leadership to a Division comprised of 6 groups consisting of about 200 employees, ensuring timely and successful mission deliverables for the Nation's stockpile.
Operations Specialist 1 $59,200 - $91,600
The DP Safety Officer will provide effective leadership in upholding Laboratory SMPs (Safety Management Programs), implementation of new safety directives, and be a strong contributor to daily safety activities such as HAs (Hazards Analysis), procedure reviews, operational walk-downs, IM (Issues Management) actions related to safety improvements, coaching and mentoring of early career personnel on topics such as work execution, and being a main contributor to the DP Enterprise WESST (Worker Environment, Safety, and Security Team).
Operations Specialist 2 $78,700 - $125,100
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the successful candidate will contribute to a strong and compliant process for hosting subcontractors performing on-site maintenance of programmatic equipment. DP is a highly operational organization performing daily operations in high explosives, chemical etching, packaging, shipping, manufacturing, and warehousing activities. As an Operations Specialist 2, you will apply your operational background in hazardous operations such as explosives safety (DOE-STD-1212) and chemical safety. Additionally, the successful Safety Officer will work closely with facility organizations as the point of contact for the Division's life safety systems and emergency response readiness.
The successful candidate will uphold the highest standards for a respectful workplace, employee development, disciplined operations, work control, safety, security, quality excellence, teaming, and customer service. The selected applicant will work effectively with facilities organizations to achieve institutional goals and deliverables. The successful candidate will foster a mutually respectful environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and leverages individual and cultural diversity while advancing action-oriented plans to promote workforce diversity.
For more details about DP, visit the following sites:
Internal: https://int.lanl.gov/org/ddw/aldwp/Non-Nuclear-Production/detonator-production/index.shtml
External: https://detonators.lanl.gov/
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Conduct of Operations: Experience working within a formal Conduct of Operations framework (DOE or equivalent).
Facility Operations: Knowledge of and experience with working in a nuclear facility.
Lockout/Tagout: Experience of Lockout / Tagout program's purpose and processes.
Transient Combustibles: Familiarity of transient combustible program's purpose and processes.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
Safety: Demonstrated knowledge mitigating work hazards, implementing safety practices, and understanding operating configuration. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Additional Job Requirements for the Operation Specialist 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Customer Service: Customer service, organizational skills, and ability to interact with all levels of personnel internal and external to the Laboratory.
Presenting Reports: Ability in preparing and presenting facility operations reports; collecting and organizing data and maintaining auditable records.
Work Ethic: Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision.
Education/Experience for an Operations Specialist 1: Position requires a Associate's and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience for an Operations Specialist 2: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
• Operational background in hazardous operations such as explosives safety (DOE-STD-1212) and chemical safety.
• Familiarity and/or experience with DOE National Security Enterprise sites and business practices.
• Active DOE Q Clearance
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, submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.
Work Schedule: This position will be onsite, in Los Alamos with a work schedule of 4/10s (6:30-5:00-M-Th)
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.
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 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.
This position will be filled at either the Operatons Specialist 1 or Operation Specialist 2 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.
Detonator Production (DP) Division is the premier Production Agency (PA) assigned to produce WR (War Reserve) detonators for the Nation's nuclear stockpile security mission. The Division is part of LANL's Weapons Production Directorate. DP is comprised of a team of motivated, highly skilled technical and operational support staff working in an integrated format. The organization is centered on high-rigor manufacturing operations to produce precision, safe and reliable WR products. DP partners closely with customers and stakeholders such as NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration), Design Agencies (LANL, Sandia, and Livermore), and LANL program management orgs to deliver on challenging National security objectives. DP upholds vigorous teamwork, personal integrity, respectful workplace, and continuous improvement in operations, technical excellence, safety and security.
Detonator Production (DP) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to be considered for the Division Safety Officer position. This position reports to the DP Division Office (DO); providing safety leadership to a Division comprised of 6 groups consisting of about 200 employees, ensuring timely and successful mission deliverables for the Nation's stockpile.
Operations Specialist 1 $59,200 - $91,600
The DP Safety Officer will provide effective leadership in upholding Laboratory SMPs (Safety Management Programs), implementation of new safety directives, and be a strong contributor to daily safety activities such as HAs (Hazards Analysis), procedure reviews, operational walk-downs, IM (Issues Management) actions related to safety improvements, coaching and mentoring of early career personnel on topics such as work execution, and being a main contributor to the DP Enterprise WESST (Worker Environment, Safety, and Security Team).
Operations Specialist 2 $78,700 - $125,100
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the successful candidate will contribute to a strong and compliant process for hosting subcontractors performing on-site maintenance of programmatic equipment. DP is a highly operational organization performing daily operations in high explosives, chemical etching, packaging, shipping, manufacturing, and warehousing activities. As an Operations Specialist 2, you will apply your operational background in hazardous operations such as explosives safety (DOE-STD-1212) and chemical safety. Additionally, the successful Safety Officer will work closely with facility organizations as the point of contact for the Division's life safety systems and emergency response readiness.
The successful candidate will uphold the highest standards for a respectful workplace, employee development, disciplined operations, work control, safety, security, quality excellence, teaming, and customer service. The selected applicant will work effectively with facilities organizations to achieve institutional goals and deliverables. The successful candidate will foster a mutually respectful environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and leverages individual and cultural diversity while advancing action-oriented plans to promote workforce diversity.
For more details about DP, visit the following sites:
Internal: https://int.lanl.gov/org/ddw/aldwp/Non-Nuclear-Production/detonator-production/index.shtml
External: https://detonators.lanl.gov/
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Conduct of Operations: Experience working within a formal Conduct of Operations framework (DOE or equivalent).
Facility Operations: Knowledge of and experience with working in a nuclear facility.
Lockout/Tagout: Experience of Lockout / Tagout program's purpose and processes.
Transient Combustibles: Familiarity of transient combustible program's purpose and processes.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
Safety: Demonstrated knowledge mitigating work hazards, implementing safety practices, and understanding operating configuration. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Additional Job Requirements for the Operation Specialist 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Customer Service: Customer service, organizational skills, and ability to interact with all levels of personnel internal and external to the Laboratory.
Presenting Reports: Ability in preparing and presenting facility operations reports; collecting and organizing data and maintaining auditable records.
Work Ethic: Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision.
Education/Experience for an Operations Specialist 1: Position requires a Associate's and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience for an Operations Specialist 2: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
• Operational background in hazardous operations such as explosives safety (DOE-STD-1212) and chemical safety.
• Familiarity and/or experience with DOE National Security Enterprise sites and business practices.
• Active DOE Q Clearance
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, submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.
Work Schedule: This position will be onsite, in Los Alamos with a work schedule of 4/10s (6:30-5:00-M-Th)
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.
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 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.
