Sr. Operations Specialist, Radiation Protection

GEM Technologies, Inc.•Los Alamos, NM

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Operations Specialist, Radiation Protection 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 with hybrid flexibility. Manages daily tasks required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/maintenance activities of complex high hazard systems or projects. Renders expert opinions towards Radiation Protection and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design, work control, and construction teams in specific areas of expertise. Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on projects of complex, high-technology nature. Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives. Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization to subordinates. Provides leadership for the project team, coordinates with the functional organizations, and supervises senior personnel within the project organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science and 8+ years of relevant experience, five (5 years) of directly applicable experience in Radiation Protection and/or work planning in a DOE Cat 2 nuclear facility.
United States (U.S.) citizen
Able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

Nice To Haves

US Nuclear Navy experience
DOE Plutonium facility experience
Strong conduct of operations knowledge

Responsibilities

Manages daily tasks required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/maintenance activities of complex high hazard systems or projects.
Renders expert opinions towards Radiation Protection and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design, work control, and construction teams in specific areas of expertise.
Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on projects of complex, high-technology nature.
Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives.
Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization to subordinates.
Provides leadership for the project team, coordinates with the functional organizations, and supervises senior personnel within the project organization.