MSS-TA55 Group Leader (Maintenance Manager 5)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO/HMO)

Dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and PTO

Onsite gym facilities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Maintenance Manager 5 (MM5) for TA-55 to lead Maintenance and Site Services. You will report to MSS Division Leaders and manage a team to deliver safe, reliable facility operation and production support.

You will drive maintenance planning, safety compliance, and program execution while coordinating with multi‑disciplinary groups. You should bring extensive experience in facility management, DOE maintenance standards, and leadership, with a background in

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of facility management, design and maintenance, safety basis, and work control processes.
• Expert understanding of DOE maintenance standards and hazard assessment practices.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities with experience in union and non-union environments.
• Familiarity with LANL work control, scheduling, and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable facility operation and production readiness.
• Coordinate maintenance with production schedules and outages to maximize windowed work.
• Develop and implement predictive maintenance and asset management strategies.
• Engage with cross‑functional groups to drive program execution and fiscal stewardship.

Skills

Facility management

Maintenance operations

Leadership

Training/certifications

DOE maintenance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

What You Will Do

The Maintenance Manager 5 (MM5) over Maintenance and Site Services - Technical Area 55 (MSS-TA55) will report to the Maintenance and Site Services Division Leader (MSS-DL) and to the ALDWP Division Leader (ALDWP-MNTC). As the Group Leader, you will team with the Deputy Group Leader, first‑line managers, staff, and MSS Division leadership to provide excellent customer service and technical management of your group in support of the TA-55 mission. You will lead your team and staff to ensure effective program execution, sound fiscal stewardship, adherence to safety and security policies, program development, personnel development, and other business administrative responsibilities. The MM5 will work closely with the FOD, Operations, Engineering, and Programmatic groups to identify and execute priorities. MSS-TA55 provides maintenance services to FOD 1 and is responsible for the initiation, planning, and execution of facility maintenance at LANL's Plutonium Processing Facility.

As TA-55 transitions from a research and development facility to a production facility, you will lead maintenance practices that support safe, reliable facility operation and production commitments. You will coordinate maintenance with production schedules, make effective use of planned outages and maintenance windows, and ensure work is ready for execution when access becomes available. You will strengthen predictive and preventive maintenance to identify degradation early, reduce unplanned downtime, and maximize facility availability while maintaining required safety, security, and work controls.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Facility Management: In-depth knowledge of and experience with facility management, including systems engineering design and maintenance, safety/authorization basis, configuration management programs, work control, facility control systems, small modification projects, and upgrades and renovations. Thorough knowledge of plant operating practices and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of LANL requirements for Integrated Safety Management, Formality of Operations, Conduct of Maintenance, Conduct of Engineering, and Safety Basis. Demonstrated experience with the LANL nuclear facility work control process.

Maintenance Operations: Expert knowledge of DOE O 433.1C, Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities. In-depth understanding of and experience with hazard grading, facility work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures. Expert knowledge of P950, Conduct of Maintenance, LANL's DOE-approved Nuclear Maintenance Management Program. Demonstrated experience and ability to understand and interpret physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics. Demonstrated experience and skill in identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions, and determining actions to address problems affecting performance. In-depth knowledge of government regulations affecting facility maintenance and management. Demonstrated ability to utilize a computerized work management system to maintain and track project activities. Demonstrated experience with development and implementation of a T-week scheduling process, Conduct of Maintenance and Operations, and cross‑organizational collaboration.

Leadership: Proven experience and skill in management, supervision, and human resources administration of assigned employees. Demonstrated experience and skill developing and implementing organizational strategies and objectives. Demonstrated experience negotiating, influencing decisions, and gaining acceptance from peers, upper management, and customers in sensitive situations while maintaining effective relationships. Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership, mentorship, prioritization, and management of assigned employees in a collaborative and participative environment to build strong teams. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills within a facility management work environment. Demonstrated familiarity with formal qualification programs, such as Work Control Planner or Maintenance Manager.

Training/Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) certification and/or professional certification as a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) desired.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE Order 426.2A Minimum Requirements: Position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related science, and 4 years of nuclear experience. Education or experience that is job related may be substituted on a case‑by‑case basis. The degree may be used to substitute up to 50 percent of the experience requirement.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting maintenance in a manufacturing or production facility, with an understanding of how facility and equipment reliability, maintenance execution, and production schedules affect production commitments.
• Demonstrated experience planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance in a complex production environment, aligning work with programmatic mission and production priorities. Experience coordinating planned outages and maintenance windows with Operations and production organizations, and ensuring work packages, materials, personnel, and required approvals are ready to maximize work completed during available windows and support timely return to service.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or improving predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programs, using equipment condition data and failure trends to identify degradation, prioritize maintenance, reduce unplanned downtime, and improve facility availability.
• In-depth knowledge of the Laboratory's organizational structure.
• Demonstrated experience with LANL business systems for management and administration of personnel, including timekeeping, payroll, budgeting, travel, training and certification, performance reviews, and payroll policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of LANL maintenance program policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present safety and technical briefings to large groups of a diverse workforce representative of all types and levels of workers.
• Experience in LANL facility Operations, Engineering, and/or Maintenance.
• Active Q clearance.

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

• Applicants must to submit a cover letter addressing their qualifications for each of the job requirements and desired skills along with their resume.
• 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

• 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

• 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.

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.

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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program:

Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity:

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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, state, and local 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 [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.