DescriptionJob Title Deputy Group Leader - (Manufacturing Manager 3 Process Maintenance and Decontamination Services)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name PMDS/Process Maintenance & Decontamination Services
Minimum Salary 141500
Maximum Salary 238300
This position is open for external candidates only to apply. What You Will Do You will serve as a key leader within a mission-critical maintenance organization supporting plutonium process equipment in a highly regulated nuclear environment. As Deputy Group Leader, you will partner with senior leadership to ensure work is executed safely, securely, and efficiently in support of national security objectives.
This role requires a visible, engaged leader who builds team capability, reinforces accountability, and leads with humility. You will balance strategic planning with hands-on field leadership while driving a strong safety-first culture. This role is best suited for a leader who thrives in complex environments, values team development as much as mission delivery, and consistently prioritizes safety over schedule.
Process Maintenance & Decontamination Services (PMDS) provides a comprehensive and integrated maintenance program supporting plutonium process equipment for DOE Nuclear facilities. Glove box and programmatic process equipment maintenance activities are performed by PMDS as directed by the owning/operating groups in compliance with Conduct of Engineering (CoE), Conduct of Operations (CoO), and Conduct of Maintenance (CoM) policies
#ShiftWork What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: - Demonstrated leadership experience in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex maintenance environments
- Proven ability to lead with a safety-first mindset, including application of integrated safety management principles
- Experience executing work within nuclear regulatory frameworks (e.g., 10 CFR 830, 10 CFR 835)
- Strong experience planning and executing maintenance work (scope, schedule, and resources)
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams through accountability, coaching, and performance management
- Experience integrating work across multiple organizations and technical disciplines
- Working knowledge of nuclear facility authorization basis and compliance requirements
- Experience managing work packages, operational priorities, and resource constraints
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-consequence environment with shifting priorities
- Demonstrated leadership approach that reflects humility, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn
- Ability to obtain a Department of Energy Q clearance
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
DOE Order 426.2A: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related science or technology, and 4 years of nuclear experience. Job-related education or experience may be substituted on a case-by-case basis. The degree may be used to substitute up to 50 percent of the experience requirement per section I 4.e of the Contractor Requirements Document (CRD).
Desired Qualifications: - Active Department of Energy Q clearance
- Experience in plutonium facilities
- Experience leading maintenance in 24/7 or shift-based operations
- Advanced knowledge of maintenance work management (planning through closeout)
- Experience with electrical, instrumentation, or control systems
- Experience in project or program management
- Experience working with multidisciplinary technical teams
- Knowledge of integrated work management and safety systems
- K nowledge of classified matter protection, cybersecurity, and human reliability requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain Fissionable Material Handler certification
- Demonstrated leadership style grounded in humility, accountability, and continuous learning
Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, including shift or weekend schedules. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, reading vision, sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, twisting the trunk or back, bending, kneeling, balancing, applying torque with hands or arms, use of both hands, use of both arms, carrying 10-20 pounds, lifting 30+ pounds.
Work Environment: Working overtime or irregular schedule, working off shift/rotating schedule, working near sources of ionizing radiation, working near machinery and moving parts, domestic/foreign travel, mask or respirator, safety glasses and eye protection, gloves or hand protection, hearing protection, safety shoes or protective foot gear.
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.
Contact DetailsContact Name Montano, Sarita Nichole
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