Nuclear Operations Professional

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at the Nuclear Operations Professional (NOP) 3/4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The NOP will work with the Conduct of Operations and Senior Supervisory Watch (SSW) team to provide mentorship, oversight, project support to Conduct of Operations and SSW initiatives. Additionally, the NOP may be appointed to, and serve as a member of Senior Supervisory Watch, in which they will support oversight and preparation for readiness activities leading up to Management Self-Assessments (MSAs) of new or restarted nuclear operations.

The selected candidate will need to be an excellent problem-solver and be able to anticipate challenges or obstacles and tactfully resolve them with minimal supervision. This position works collaboratively with a broad range of staff from different organizations, as well as staff and contractors assigned to the organization and to assessment teams. The NOP will develop and implement process improvements, provide on-going technical conduct of operations/readiness and support group initiatives as directed by the Division.

The Nuclear Operations Professional 3 will report to the Con Ops/SSW First Line Manager and will provide Conduct of Operations mentoring and coaching to workers and supervisors within ALDWP as assigned. Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees therefore maintains required safety and security training, assures safety and security compliance, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Serves as the primary interface between the division and line management for mid-sized and/or moderately complex assignments. Applies knowledge and experience to develop instructions, procedures, standing orders, and reports. Demonstrates good judgment in negotiating with line managers to ensure that resources are available to accomplish the work, and to marshal resources to complete assigned deliverables. Under limited direction, monitors performance and manages, under change control, the assignment scope, schedule, budget, and technical baselines.

Integrates moderately complex project work with other LANL priorities and commitments and business imperatives. Demonstrates good judgment in identifying potential project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the project(s). Additionally, the NOP 3 may be appointed to serve as a readiness team leader for management self-assessment (MSA) of new or restarted nuclear operations.

They may also be appointed to serves as senior supervisory watch (SSW) in the safety oversight of nuclear operations and activities as assigned. For assignments falling under the oversight of a LANL program such as P315 Conduct of Operations Manual.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

Mentorship:

Demonstrated experience in an advisory role (e.g., subject matter expert, senior supervisory watch, conduct of operations mentor, etc.), interacting effectively with all levels of external and internal personnel; building trust; gaining consensus; and resolving conflicts.

Leadership:

Limited experience developing, leading, managing, mentoring diverse project management teams, including supervision and development of employees.

Communication:

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills while interacting effectively with people throughout the organization hierarchy and in partnership with internal support organizations. Proven record of effectively building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of staff to include customers and stakeholders. Grammatical proficiency, formatting, and editing capabilities expected at this level.

Education/

Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor s Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. A Project Management Institute certification is desired for this level.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

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