OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 4 – 3348 – LANL – Los Alamos, NM

OLH•Los Alamos, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides technical leadership, operational coordination, and field oversight for LIP-DD deactivation and decommissioning (D&D), construction, and modernization activities at TA-55. The role ensures assigned deliverables are completed safely, securely, accurately, and on schedule within a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility, consistent with Laboratory policies and applicable requirements. It oversees mission deliverables for construction activities and operations, including their quality, accuracy, efficiency, and successful completion, and is responsible for the safety and timely delivery of work in a Hazard Category 2, Security Classification 2 radiological facility. The position serves as a senior technical interface between facility operations and programmatic organizations, independently coordinating operational needs and supporting compliant work execution. It develops and improves facility operations programs, processes, procedures, and documentation; supports activity approvals, readiness reviews, incident investigations, issues management, corrective actions, and compliance assessments; and provides guidance and training support to personnel. The role coordinates work readiness, technical requirements, staffing, resources, and field execution across facility operations, project management, programmatic organizations, and support groups. Regular field presence and hands-on participation in assigned D&D and operational activities are required within approved work documents and the employee’s training, qualifications, and authorization. Position-specific training, on-the-job instruction, and qualification support will be provided. Additional responsibilities include ensuring documentation is adequate or developing it when needed, installing and improving processes, managing budgets, overseeing other workers and subcontractors, communicating effectively with stakeholders and customers, and taking responsibility for end-to-end success of assigned deliverables. The position is for one year, with two one-year renewal options. One position is available, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Prior DOE experience in construction or D&D projects.
Experience in a work control setting aligned with quality control, quality assurance, and managing complex issues under NQA-1.
15 or more years of experience in the construction field and 5 years of experience supporting the DOE mission are highly desired.
Previous qualifications as an Electrical Field Work Supervisor, Field Work Supervisor, or Responsible (Line) Manager.
Previous work experience in a DOE Plutonium facility.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical interface between facility operations and programmatic organizations, coordinating complex operational needs and supporting safe, secure, compliant work execution.
Develop and improve facility operations programs, processes, procedures, and documentation.
Support activity approvals, readiness reviews, incident investigations, issues management, corrective actions, and compliance assessments.
Provide guidance to personnel; support development and delivery of facility-level training; and track training and qualification requirements.
Organize operations in the areas of construction and field controls.
Ensure timely completion of technical activities and operational projects in accordance with project technical requirements and coordination needs.
Provide group support services to construction projects and promote consistent application of construction engineering standards and practices between jobs.
Coordinate work readiness, technical requirements, staffing, resources, and field execution across facility operations, project management, programmatic organizations, and support groups.
Oversee assigned activities and personnel, resolve complex operational issues, support planning and budgeting, and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
Promote consistent work practices, process improvements, and effective communication with stakeholders and customers.
Maintain regular field presence and participate hands-on in assigned D&D and operational activities within approved work documents and individual training, qualifications, and authorization.
Ensure documentation is adequate and develop it when necessary; install and improve processes; manage budgets; and oversee workers and subcontractors.
Take responsibility for the end-to-end success of assigned deliverables.