Facility Operator 4
- Req. Number: IRC137974
- Organization : CWF-RLWF/Radiological Liquid Waste Facilities
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $71,200 - $112,900
- Recruiter Name: Naranjo, Christina Nicole
- Recruiter Email: naranjoc@lanl.gov
You will report to the CWF-RLW Operations Manager. You will be responsible for operation of the Radioactive Liquid Waste facility. You will operate liquid waste processing equipment including micro-filters, reverse osmosis units and evaporators. Processing will include both Low Level Radioactive Waste and Transuranic waste. You will also be responsible for administrative duties such as work document and engineering design reviews, and the initiation and tracking of material procurement.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Wastewater Treatment:
Extensive knowledge and experience with the operation of a wastewater treatment processing and of water and wastewater treatment process equipment and requirements.
Facility Operations/Maintenance activities:
- Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of facility operations and maintenance activities including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, or chemical processing systems.
- Knowledge and experience with mechanical and piping systems in a Radiological facility.
- Knowledge and experience with crane and forklift operations.
- Working knowledge of the principles of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities.
Safety Practices:
Expert knowledge of Integrated Work Management principles, understanding of, and ability to identify work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration.
Lock-out/tag out policies and procedures:
Extensive knowledge of execution, tracking and maintaining surveillance procedures, and experience with lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures and execution.
Interpretation of Drawings:
Ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics and Knowledge in the design, fabrication and installation of mechanical systems. Experience in isometric drawings and technical design.
Problem Solving:
Independently conducts research, investigates alternative solutions, and recommends solutions on problems affecting facility equipment maintenance and operations.
Training/Certifications:
A New Mexico Wastewater Level Ill or IV license, or a combination of 10-15 years of mechanical piping experience is required for this position. Applicants, per DOE Order 5480.20A, must be entered in the low-level radioactive liquid waste treatment processes qualification program and must complete qualification within 6 months.
Education/Experience:
Requires a relevant Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of Wastewater Processing.
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.
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:
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.
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 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.