OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 4 – 3348 – LANL – Los Alamos, NM

OLH Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OLH, Inc. requires an Operations Support Specialist 4 to provide technical leadership, operational coordination, and field oversight for D&D and modernization activities at TA-55, Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The role ensures safety, security, and schedule adherence in a Hazard Category 2 radiological facility. The position emphasizes program development, training delivery, and cross‑functional collaboration with construction, program offices, and support groups, with regular field presence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline; 12 years of related experience or equivalent
• Experience coordinating complex operations, safety, and compliance in regulated environments
• Knowledge of DOE/DOEs mission contexts and nuclear facility safety expectations
• Ability to develop and improve facility operations programs, processes and documentation
• Background in training, qualifications tracking, and cross‑functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical interface between facility operations and programmatic teams
• Coordinate field execution across construction, D&D and modernization activities
• Oversee readiness reviews, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements in a Hazard Category 2 facility
• Provide guidance and training to personnel and ensure staffing and resources meet project needs
• Monitor budgets, deliverables, and documentation for end‑to‑end project success

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Training tracking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

NQA-1

Job description

OLH Inc. was founded in 1993 to offer comprehensive, specialized Project, Program, and Construction Management services. We are a Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), recognized for our ability to consistently deliver quality service on projects that are completed on schedule and within budget.

We recruit and hire the brightest minds to join our team of outstanding professionals in many disciplines and specialties. If you are interested and qualified for this career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon! For more information about OLH and our guiding principles, visit our corporate website at www.olhinc.com

OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 4 – 3348 – LANL – Los Alamos, NM
Duration: 1 Year with two (2) 1 Year Renewal Option
One (1) Position Available
US Citizenship Required

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides technical leadership, operational coordination, and field oversight for LIP-DD deactivation and decommissioning (D&D), construction, and modernization activities at TA-55. Ensures assigned deliverables are completed safely, securely, accurately, and on schedule within a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility, consistent with Laboratory policies and applicable requirements.

This position is responsible for oversight of over-arching mission deliverables for construction activities and operations, including the quality, accuracy, efficiency and successful completion of assigned deliverables. This includes being responsible for the safety and timely delivery of work in a Hazard Category 2 Security Classification 2 radiological facility while ensuring the work is done in compliance with Laboratory policies and other regulatory requirements.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a senior technical interface between facility operations and programmatic organizations, independently coordinating complex operational needs and supporting safe, secure, and compliant work execution.
Develops and improves facility operations programs, processes, procedures, and documentation.
Supports activity approvals, readiness reviews, incident investigations, issues management, corrective actions, and compliance assessments.
Provides guidance to personnel, supports development and delivery of facility-level training, and tracks training and qualification requirements.
Responsible for the organization of operations in the areas of construction and field controls.
Ensures the timely completion of discrete technical activities or operational projects; adheres to technical requirements for the project and in coordination of the various groups within the Construction project and ensures that they are properly staffed and executed.
Provides timely group support services to assist the various construction projects.
Ensures consistent application of construction engineering standards and practices between jobs.
Coordinates work readiness, technical requirements, staffing, resources, and field execution across facility operations, project management, programmatic organizations, and support groups.
Provides oversight of assigned activities and personnel, resolves complex operational issues, supports planning and budgeting, and ensures documentation is complete and accurate.
Promotes consistent work practices, process improvements, and effective communication with stakeholders and customers.
The position includes 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.

Additional Duties:

Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring documentation is adequate and developing when it is not, installing and improving processes, managing budgets, providing oversight for other workers and subcontractors, and effectively communicating with stakeholders and customers, and ultimately being responsible for the end‑to‑end success of the set of deliverables.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prefer prior DOE experience in construction or D&D projects and experience in a work control setting with alignment to quality control, assurance and managing complex issues under NQA-1.
15 or more years of experience in the construction field and 5 years of experience supporting the DOE mission is highly desired.
Previous qualifications as an Electrical Field Work Supervisor, Field Work Supervisor, or Responsible (Line) Manager, and previous work experience in a DOE Plutonium facility are preferred.

OLH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at [e-mail] or 706-922-5014.

Please note: We do not accept resume submission from third-party paid recruiting sources.