MSS-WASTE Maintenance Manager 3

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Relocation package

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Work Execution Manager to lead maintenance for the WASTE facilities and oversee scheduling, budgeting, and resource alignment. The role requires coordinating with operations, engineering, and tenants to ensure safe, compliant work execution onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

The candidate will guide craft teams, manage procedures, and provide input to the annual maintenance plan, while ensuring staff are trained and qualified.

Qualifications

• Facility Management: knowledge of facility management design and maintenance.
• Maintenance Operations: knowledge of work hazards, safety practices, reading schematics.
• Leadership: management, supervision, and HR administration experience.
• Training/Certifications: PE or CFM/CMRP desired.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control maintenance efforts for WASTE MSS-WASTE directives.
• Coordinate with WASTE Operation and Engineering support staff.
• Provide input to the WASTE Annual Maintenance Work Plan budget.
• Attend Plan of the Day meetings for status updates and scheduling.
• Interface with FOD, Program and Tenant representatives to resolve issues.
• Direct maintenance procedure generation, review and implementation.
• Ensure MSS-WASTE personnel are supervised, trained, and qualified.

Skills

Facility Management

Maintenance Operations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related science

Job description

What You Will Do

The Work Execution Manager (WEM) must have a robust background in maintenance and facility engineering to effectively guide the team in supporting world‑class maintenance for the WASTE Hazard Category 3 nuclear facilities TWF/WCCRRF and RANT. The WEM holds overall responsibility for executing maintenance activities associated with the Maintenance and Site Services (MSS‑WASTE) portfolio. The WEM's role is to ensure proper scheduling, alignment of resources, compliance with procedures (AP‑WORK, Conduct of Maintenance, Integrated Work Systems), and budget compliance for all maintenance activities within WASTE. Additionally, WEM provides annual input to the Maintenance Work Plan regarding work activities, required resources, and budget. The WEM coordinates the efforts of assigned Supervisors and craft personnel to achieve optimal availability of the WASTE's Systems, Structures, and Components. This is accomplished by aligning all available resources to address activities prioritized by WASTE Operations. The WEM is responsible for tracking craft resource assignments, work status, providing input to the Plan of the Day/Plan of the Week, and continuously evaluating and adjusting craft resource levels in accordance with allowable funding. Budgetary authority and approval will be delegated to the WEM to the degree necessary for efficient work execution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct and control the execution of maintenance efforts related to WASTE AP-WORK, Conduct of Maintenance and Integrated Work Management System directives.
• Work in close cooperation with the WASTE Operation and Engineering support staff to provide guidance and support for CWF-FOD goals.
• Provide input and analysis for the WASTE Annual Maintenance Work Plan budget effort.
• Attend daily Plan of the Day meetings for status updates and scheduling
• Provide maintenance project support for small project efforts when directed by WASTE Operation.
• Interface with FOD, Program and Tenant representatives to identify, address and resolve operational and maintenance issues.
• Direct maintenance procedure generation, review and implementation.
• Ensure MSS‑WASTE personnel are properly supervised, trained, and qualified to perform assignments.

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; major construction projects; and upgrades and renovations. Demonstrated experience with government regulations affecting facility maintenance and management.

Maintenance Operations: In-depth knowledge of and experience with facility work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock‑out/tag‑out policies and procedures. Demonstrated experience and ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics. Demonstrated experience and skill in identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions, and determining action to be performed on problems affecting performance.

Leadership: Demonstrated 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, change thinking, or gain acceptance from peers, upper management, and customers in sensitive situations without damage to the 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.

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 5 years 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 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

• 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 policy and procedures.
• Demonstrated in depth knowledge of LANL Explosives Safety policy and applicability.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.

426.2A

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.