Central Characterization Program - Vendor Project Manager

SIMCO, LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 82,382 - 157,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Company paid life insurance

Pension plan with 401(k) matching

Job summary

A nuclear waste management company in Los Alamos is seeking a Back Shift Central Characterization Program Vendor Project Manager. This position involves managing CCP operations, ensuring safety compliance, and mentoring team members. Candidates must have relevant qualifications depending on their education level, with a focus on operational safety, ideally possessing a 'Q' Clearance. Competitive salary and modern work arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a 'Q' Clearance.
• Physical demands include prolonged standing, extensive walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to navigate stairs, ladders, and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage, control, and track CCP operations personnel.
• Provide oversight and leadership within the CCP.
• Prepare and conduct daily shift briefings.

Skills

Operational safety knowledge

Conduct of operations

Quality assurance programs

Excellent interpersonal skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience

Associate's degree with 6 years experience

High School Diploma with 10 years experience

Job description

Overview

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Back Shirft Central Characterization Program (CCP) Vendor Project Manager (VPM) to join our team at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, NM.

The hours for this position are 1:00pm - 11:30pm Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, controlling, and tracking operators work in support of the Central Characterization Program (CCP) at LANL. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, and deliberate implementation of procedures to ensure work activities are performed safely and compliantly.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Obtain qualification as CCP Vendor Project Manager.
• Interface with working groups and customers from outside organizations as needed to complete work scope.
• Provide oversight of CCP operations personnel; provide conduct-of-operations leadership and expertise.
• Provide direction to assigned personnel regarding execution of work scope.
• Conduct and perform daily shift briefings and report daily plans and priorities to CCP management.
• Coordinate and supervise CCP equipment deployment, demobilization and maintenance activities.
• Perform management observations and assist with management assessments as needed.
• Develop lessons learned and task specific briefings as necessary.
• Mentor team members and provide opportunities for professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination.

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of related experience, or
• Associate’s degree with six (6) years of related experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with ten (10) years of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a “Q” Clearance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of operational safety, conduct of operations, and quality assurance programs.
• Physical demands associated with this position include prolonged standing, extensive walking, lifting, and carrying heavy weighted items, up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to negotiate stairs, ladders and platforms, as well as the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated working knowledge of CCP TRU Waste Characterization activities across the complex and Visual Examination Process is a plus.
• Basic skills in researching and recommending alternative solutions to problems associated with the management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control of TRU Mixed Waste.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with a variety of constituents.
• HRP Certification is desired.
• Preference given to candidates with demonstrated working knowledge of CCP TRU Waste Characterization activities and equipment.
• Two (2) years in a supervisory or management role is preferred.
• Previous WIPP Project or CCP experience is a plus.

What We Offer

Medical, dental and vision insurance:

• Coverage on date of hire
• Surgical concierge service
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*

Relocation assistance*

Shuttle commuter service from the local areas

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement program

On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions

Company paid short term disability

Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)

Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%

Voluntary benefits of:

• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Long-term disability program
• Health and Flexible savings accounts
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

These benefits vary by position.

Exempt grade level(s) 30-33. Salary range: $82,382 to $157,968 per year -- the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.