Description

Job Title Research Tec 3

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name PSD-5/Aqueous Recovery and Purification Operations

Minimum Salary 66100

Maximum Salary 103600

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will Do

You will work in a team environment within LANL's nuclear facility to manufacture product, support material movement and support glove box operations. The majority of daily work is "hands-on" glove box work in support of plutonium processing. Processes at Los Alamos National Lab are performed using detailed operating procedures and work requires extensive knowledge and expertise following Conduct of Operations, nuclear criticality safety, material control and accountability, radiological safety and environmental compliance requirements.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing manufacturing operations in one or more of the following areas: metal processing (furnace operations), metal recovery (aqueous operations), vacuum equipment operation, mechanical assembly, leak testing, equipment troubleshooting and equipment maintenance
• Adhering to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to installation, repair, and maintenance. Such as working under specific and detailed instructions, established procedures, processes, requirements or specifications.
• Safely handle radioactive and hazardous materials in glove boxes; perform glove box bag outs and glove changes in a respirator; follow Detailed Operating Procedures and follow formality of operations for conducting work in a Nuclear Facility; protect nuclear materials and classified information in a secure environment; perform transactions on the LANMAS computer system and conduct activities in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Providing general process and operational support, including nuclear criticality safety, material control and accountability, glove box maintenance, radiological protection, and waste minimization and management.
• Participating in the development and implementation of new processes and procedures
• Ensuring all work, materials, processes, and final product meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements
• Collaborating with other facility representatives as required to support the safety/reliability of equipment/systems
• Writing and maintaining records, following detailed operating procedures and integrated work documents, writing concise progress reports, and interacting with support organizations
• Building strong partnerships and interactive communications to ensure processing equipment and experiments are operated safely in accordance with Group, Facility and Laboratory policies and procedures

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Mechanical Systems & Tools:

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Technical work, such as chemical synthesis; chemical, biological, radiological materials handling; analytical procedures and methodology; materials characterization or testing; data acquisition systems; vacuum systems; pressure systems; solid-state electronic design and assembly; mechanical systems; etc.
• Specialized training and knowledge for working in hazardous environments such as those involving high explosives, radiological or fissile materials, accelerators, lasers, pulse power or high energy systems, etc.
• Test and design, such as reading drawings and schematics, using digital test equipment, data analysis, electromagnetic shielding, high-speed data acquisition systems and software, ultrafast timing techniques, etc.

Collaboration:

• Ability to work effectively, conscientiously and professionally in a high-performance team environment that exhibits collaborative behavior.

Communication:

• Demonstrated experience interacting and communicating both written and orally.
• Ability to proactively work to assist others in achieving the organizations objectives. Ability to communicate findings and make recommendations.

Organizational Skills

• Possess high attention to detail including strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, observation skills and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment and adjust to changes.

Safety:

• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of required safety practices for work assignments.
• Ability to follow safeguards & security procedures in accordance with the Laboratory's Integrated Safety and Security Management (ISSM) practices utilizing guidelines, training and procedures.

Work Environment:

• Demonstrated senior level ability to work independently with both written and verbal instructions, procedures, plans and Laboratory requirements.
• Ability to perform complex tasks independently in a related technical specialty and exercise independent judgment.

Computer Proficiency:

• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of computer systems and applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Technical Expertise:

• Ability to pass and maintain required training.
• In depth understanding of Formality of Operations.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain all required certifications and training related to work within Plutonium Facility such as Q Clearance, Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification, Glove box operator, Fissile Material Handler, etc.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring entry level technicians.

Education/Experience: Position requires an associate's degree and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE Order 426.2a: Requires a High School Diploma.

Desired Qualifications:

• Formal training or experience machining a variety of materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, and other industrial apparatus.
• Experience working with radioactive and other hazardous materials.
• Expert understanding of in-process inspection techniques and technologies.
• Knowledge in computers, computer programming, and / or software applications used in R&D job function.
• Active DOE Q Clearance.
• Active HRP certification

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation) :

Ability to discriminate speech, sitting, standing, bending, balancing, use of both hands, use of both arms, use of both legs and use of both feet.

Work Environment:

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 2 year.

Note to Applicants:

• For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume or CV reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.
• Evaluation of applications will commence immediately.
• While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

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.

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 (PTO 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). 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 for additional information.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

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.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular