What You Will Do

The Beam Operations Team supports the Accelerator Operations and Technology (AOT) Division, within the Operations Group (AOT-OPS) and is responsible for operating the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center's (LANSCE) proton accelerator. We are seeking a qualified and experienced operator to serve as an Operations Shift Supervisor. This position requires working rotating shift work on a modified workweek schedule, 8-12 months a year. Principal responsibilities will be:

• Taking full responsibility for the safe and reliable operation of the accelerator and beam delivery complex while under operational control.

• Establish, monitor, and maintain complex operating configurations within specified operating and safety envelopes.

• Operating all elements of the beam transport, acceleration and delivery systems including all ancillary systems required for LANSCE accelerator operation. Assist in troubleshooting and repair efforts.

• Serve as a focal point for communications among everyone involved with the LANSCE accelerator complex, including operators, scientists, engineers, technicians, administrators and experimenters. Includes determining whom to contact in order to repair malfunctioning equipment.

• Function as the Emergency Coordinator (EC) at the scene of an emergency until relieved by an appropriate controlling authority acting as Incident Commander (IC).

• Support the ongoing training and qualification of junior operators.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of LANSCE accelerator operations procedures and policies that are used to determine appropriate action to take to resolve complex problems in a timely manner.

• Demonstrated ability to foster open communication with other workers to promote an environment where workers feel comfortable bringing errors, mistakes, system weaknesses and issues to your attention.

• Experience leading small to medium-sized teams and supervising day-to-day or shift-type work.

• Extensive cross-discipline technical knowledge of engineering practices, processes, standards, procedures and methods.

• Experience and demonstrated skill in identifying problems, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions.

• Extensive cross-discipline technical knowledge of engineering practices, processes, standards, procedures and methods.

Training/Certifications: Must have completed and be current on the LANSCE Accelerator Operator Training Program.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 3 years related experience in engineering technical support or engineering technology; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current and extensive experience in the LANSCE control room as an accelerator operator.Willingness to take responsibility for crew's decisions and actions and to make improvements or changes when needed.

• Able to implement and adhere to well vetted conduct of operations principles while remaining flexible and forward thinking in order to drive continuous improvement and adapt to change.

• Strong attention to administrative details such as following operating procedures, ensuring training is complete, and training junior operators.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.

Note to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses each of the key requirements of the position.

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)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) 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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.