Manufacturing Manager 1

What You Will Do

The Hazardous Materials Shipping group, NPI-7, is hiring a Manufacturing Manager 1 (MM1). The MM1 will serve as the technical lead for the Nuclear Material Distribution Team (NMDT) or the Move, Verification and Preparation Team (MVP). The selected candidate will work directly with programmatic and facility operations staff to manage TRU, hazardous and low level waste activities throughout TA-55. The selected candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, as well as develop and deliver improved, customer-focused, processes and procedures. An overarching component of this position will be the coaching/mentoring of the team members in Conduct of Operations. Specific job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the technical liaison between customers and the NPI-7 nuclear and hazardous materials technicians and/or authorized shippers to ensure the proper storage, transport and disposition of waste

• Coordinate various administrative functions in support of operational program efficiency including planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of team assignments

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements associated with the best safety, environmental, security, and conduct of operations practices as they relate to waste management activities

• Conduct both routine and job-specific pre-job briefings with all involved workers and provide technical expertise for the activities being performed

• Assist in the oversight and management of self-assessments and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are properly identified and implemented

• Ensure that safety and security are an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing a job is unsafe or could compromise security

• Serve as Acting First Line Manager for the team during temporary absences of the assigned FLM

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Leadership: Demonstrated record of successful technical leadership and proven ability in supervising, mentoring, motivating employees, and developing personnel such as early career technicians and/or authorized shippers.

Knowledge and Expertise: Demonstrated experience in TRU, hazardous and low-level waste management and/or fissile shipping scope and responsibilities, coordinating work activities, and managing resources. Experience planning for and managing tactical execution of work; tracking and reporting progress.

Compliance: Knowledge of and demonstrated application in more than one of the following: state, federal, DOE, and LANL environmental and waste management regulations and requirements, waste administrative requirements, waste acceptance criteria, and waste certification requirements. SARP requirements for hazardous and Nuclear Material and the regulations for packaging, marking, and labeling hazardous materials; nuclear materials management including special nuclear materials processing, storage, control, and disposition .

Accountability: Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining formality of operations in a nuclear facility (or comparably complex facility) and demonstrated experience in developing procedural controls that tie the level of detail appropriately to the consequences of missing performance deliverables.

Communication: Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills as evidenced by internal and/or external interactions, meetings, and briefings; effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers.

DOE Order 426.2: Requires a High School Diploma and 3 years nuclear experience. Full-time related academic training (e.g., degree programs, trade schools, vocational programs, etc.) may be substituted on a one-for-one basis for 2 of the 3 years nuclear experience.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge: Demonstrated experience with the Waste Compliance and Tracking System (WCATS), Microsoft Office Suite, LANMAS, Outlook

Nuclear Facility Compliance: Demonstrated experience executing work in compliance with facility requirements. Experience with nuclear high hazard facility operating requirements, safety authorization basis and/or Conduct of Operations planning and execution.

Clearance: DOE Q Clearance and HRP Certification.

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

COVID Vaccine :

The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all Laboratory employees, on-site contractors, and on-site subcontractors unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to those working on-site, those teleworking, and all new hires.

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.

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 childbirth 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 . 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). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements

• for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.

• 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 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.

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 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 [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1. Employment Status

Full Time

Appointment Type

Regular

Regular

Contact Details
Contact Name Gonzales, Jesse J
Email [email protected]
Work Telephone
Vacancy Name: IRC103615
Organization Name NPI-7 / Hazardous Materials Management
Minimum Salary 103500
Maximum Salary 172800
Req ID: IRC103615
Category: Other