Operations Support Specialist 4

Brown Federal Services; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM seeks a senior-level technical leader to coordinate D&D, construction, and modernization activities at TA-55, ensuring safe, timely completion within Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility standards.

The role requires field presence, hands-on participation, and supervision of personnel and subcontractors, with strong emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and documentation throughout all work activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline with 8+ years related experience.
• Experience supporting construction activities, field operations, or facility operations.
• Ability to coordinate technical activities, staffing, resources, and work execution.
• Strong safety and regulatory compliance knowledge in industrial or nuclear environments.
• Proven ability to develop, review, and maintain technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee personnel and subcontractors on D&D and operational activities.
• Support project planning and budgeting for TA-55 work.
• Resolve complex operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and improve facility processes.
• Maintain regular field presence and hands-on participation in field work.

Skills

Field leadership

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Technical documentation

Staff oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Los Alamos, NM 87545, This position provides senior-level technical leadership, operational coordination, and field oversight for Los Alamos National Laboratory's (LANL) LIP-DD deactivation and decommissioning (D&D), construction, and modernization activities at TA-55. The position is responsible for the safe, secure, accurate, efficient, and timely completion of assigned construction and operational deliverables within a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility. Ensures all work is performed in accordance with Laboratory policies, technical requirements, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. The individual serves as a senior technical interface between facility operations and programmatic organizations, coordinating work readiness, staffing, resources, technical requirements, and field execution across multiple groups. Responsibilities include overseeing personnel and subcontractors, supporting project planning and budgeting, resolving complex operational issues, maintaining accurate documentation, and improving facility processes and work practices. The role requires regular field presence and hands-on participation in assigned D&D and operational activities within approved work documents and individual training, qualifications, and authorization. Position-specific training, on-the-job instruction, and qualification support will be provided.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline and a minimum of eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting construction activities, field operations, or facility operations.
• Experience coordinating technical activities, operational projects, staffing, resources, and work execution.
• Ability to provide oversight and direction to personnel and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction operations, field controls, work readiness, and technical requirements.
• Ability to identify operational issues, evaluate solutions, and support corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of safety requirements and regulatory compliance in industrial or nuclear facility environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work regularly in the field and participate in assigned D&D and operational activities within approved work documents and individual training, qualifications, and authorization.