Operations Support Specialist

GEM Technologies, Inc.•Los Alamos, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Operations Support Specialist to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Responsibilities Oversight of overarching mission deliverables for construction activities and operations, ensuring quality, accuracy, efficiency, and successful completion. Responsible for safety and timely delivery of work in a Hazard Category 2, Security Classification 2 radiological facility, in compliance with Laboratory policies and regulatory requirements. Organize operations in construction and field controls. Ensure timely completion of discrete technical activities or operational projects. Coordinate project teams to ensure proper staffing and execution of construction projects. Provide group support services to assist various construction projects. Ensure consistent application of construction engineering standards and practices across projects. Ensure documentation adequacy and develop/improve processes when necessary. Manage budgets, provide oversight for workers and subcontractors, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and customers. Serve as day-to-day technical interface between facility operations and programmatic tenants. Assist with business operations functions and development/delivery of facility operations programs, policies, processes, and procedures. Provide guidance on governmental regulations and Laboratory guidelines. Conduct incident and general issues management investigations and reporting. Participate in or supports readiness reviews for operations. Support activity approval processes. Develop and maintain required operational documentation and procedural manuals. Plan and manage budgets. Provide compliance and quality-related support functions, including training development and delivery, tracking and assurance of employee training, property accountability, and access control. The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov). GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are: Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office. Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan. Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

Requirements

Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 15+ years of experience in the construction field and 5 years of experience supporting the DOE mission; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
Professional and safety certifications relevant to DOE and nuclear construction environments.

Responsibilities

Oversight of overarching mission deliverables for construction activities and operations, ensuring quality, accuracy, efficiency, and successful completion.
Responsible for safety and timely delivery of work in a Hazard Category 2, Security Classification 2 radiological facility, in compliance with Laboratory policies and regulatory requirements.
Organize operations in construction and field controls.
Ensure timely completion of discrete technical activities or operational projects.
Coordinate project teams to ensure proper staffing and execution of construction projects.
Provide group support services to assist various construction projects.
Ensure consistent application of construction engineering standards and practices across projects.
Ensure documentation adequacy and develop/improve processes when necessary.
Manage budgets, provide oversight for workers and subcontractors, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and customers.
Serve as day-to-day technical interface between facility operations and programmatic tenants.
Assist with business operations functions and development/delivery of facility operations programs, policies, processes, and procedures.
Provide guidance on governmental regulations and Laboratory guidelines.
Conduct incident and general issues management investigations and reporting.
Participate in or supports readiness reviews for operations.
Support activity approval processes.
Develop and maintain required operational documentation and procedural manuals.
Plan and manage budgets.
Provide compliance and quality-related support functions, including training development and delivery, tracking and assurance of employee training, property accountability, and access control.