What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator 2 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
What You Will Do
The Weapons Facility Operations (WFO) Division is seeking an Operator to join our dynamic team. WFO is responsible for facilitating mission execution at DARHT (Accelerator Facility), the High Explosives (HE) Sciences, Firing and Detonator Facilities and at the Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF). The selected candidate will report to the WFO Operations Manager, primarily providing Facility Management support to High Explosives and Accelerator Portfolios.
The selected candidate will qualify as an Operator for all areas within the WFO portfolio, is expected to be a self-starter, given initial direction and requirements from the WFO Operations Manager (OM), and to work as part of a collaborative team. If you are highly motivated and enthusiastic with strong problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills we are looking for you!
As an Operator, you will perform routine walk-downs, procedure reviews, inspections, and evaluations to ensure safe and efficient operation of WFO Facilities. You will provide Facility Operations support to include operating facility equipment, ensuring configuration management, and assisting Facility Operations Manager and Facility Building Managers in performing technical/administrative tasks as required to support facility operations as well as implementing facility and operational improvement initiatives as needed.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Desired Qualifications:
Interested applicants should submit a resume and a detailed cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired criteria.
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:
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.
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.
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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
The Weapons Facility Operations (WFO) Division is seeking an Operator to join our dynamic team. WFO is responsible for facilitating mission execution at DARHT (Accelerator Facility), the High Explosives (HE) Sciences, Firing and Detonator Facilities and at the Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF). The selected candidate will report to the WFO Operations Manager, primarily providing Facility Management support to High Explosives and Accelerator Portfolios.
The selected candidate will qualify as an Operator for all areas within the WFO portfolio, is expected to be a self-starter, given initial direction and requirements from the WFO Operations Manager (OM), and to work as part of a collaborative team. If you are highly motivated and enthusiastic with strong problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills we are looking for you!
As an Operator, you will perform routine walk-downs, procedure reviews, inspections, and evaluations to ensure safe and efficient operation of WFO Facilities. You will provide Facility Operations support to include operating facility equipment, ensuring configuration management, and assisting Facility Operations Manager and Facility Building Managers in performing technical/administrative tasks as required to support facility operations as well as implementing facility and operational improvement initiatives as needed.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duty
- Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to work safely in a complex environment
- Knowledge of basic computer skills
- Ability to learn and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics
- Basic knowledge of facility equipment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Experience monitoring equipment and monitoring control panels
- Experience in identifying workplace hazards
- Demonstrated ability to track activities
- Knowledge of lock-out/tag-out procedures
- Knowledge of Integrated Work Management
- Knowledge of document control
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of LANL policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Mobile Work Package and/or Asset Suites
- Experience working in High Explosive Facilities
- Experience writing reports with attention to detail
- Active "Q" Clearance
Interested applicants should submit a resume and a detailed cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired criteria.
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 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)
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.
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.
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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
