Team Leader Facilities - Mechanical Utilities, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 102,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks a seasoned leader to manage plumbing and pipefitting operations. You will direct a skilled team, ensure maintenance excellence, and coordinate projects with organizational leaders.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and customer-aligned service. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of supervisory experience in plumbing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 5+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams and build strong partnerships across the value stream.
• Experience in supervision and maintenance of plumbing systems in commercial/industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of represented workforce members in plumbing and pipefitting.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development.
• Oversee projects, budgets, schedules, and staffing for maintenance and infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance to ensure quality in construction, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems.
• Collaborate with leaders and customers to understand needs and build trust-based relationships.
• Promote safety and enforce health and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

MAXIMO

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 699286

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Join Sandia and lead a skilled team in maintaining and enhancing critical plumbing and pipefitting systems that power our mission! Use your specialized technical expertise to inspire and coordinate a dynamic workforce, manage projects and resources, and ensure top-quality work across plumbing and pipefitting systems. You'll play a key role in driving maintenance excellence, promoting safety, and responding swiftly to system challenges all while supporting Sandia's vital objectives and customer needs.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team of represented workforce members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development to build a skilled and motivated team.
• Oversee and coordinate project deliverables, budgets, schedules, and staffing to ensure successful completion of maintenance and infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide expert technical guidance and support to ensure the highest quality in construction, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems, buildings, and equipment.
• Collaborate closely with organizational leaders and customers to understand needs, exceed expectations, and build strong, trust-based relationships.
• Champion safety by promoting and enforcing health and safety standards, ensuring a secure workplace for all team members.
• Serve as a proactive problem solver and first responder during system outages, coordinating effective and timely resolution efforts.
• Utilize data-driven insights to recommend technical improvements that enhance system reliability and operational efficiency.
• Foster open communication through regular meetings, presentations, and team engagement activities that promote transparency and teamwork.
• Manage multiple projects with agility and strategic foresight, prioritizing resources to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Cultivate a positive and inclusive culture aligned with organizational values, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.
• Mentor and support employees, providing clear guidance and opportunities for growth and success.
• Adapt communication styles to effectively resolve conflicts and build consensus across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain a positive attitude and lead by example to inspire the team and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range

$102,400 - $168,800

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field, plus five (5) or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job; Or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the following:
  • Team Lead, Foreman, or other supervisory position.
  • Working lay out, installation, modification, overhaul, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems in commercial and industrial settings, including domestic water, natural gas, water, sewer, and storm systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, foster a positive and inclusive culture, collaborate effectively with others, and build strong partnerships across the value stream.
• Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience exhibited at being able to manage evolving situations while managing continuing operations. Ability to complete multiple projects to completion simultaneously.
• Ability to understand the policies and procedures that govern the operations of the maintenance departments and the policies and procedures that pertain to the employees that are overseen.
• Ability to conduct themselves in meetings (collaborative, presentation to groups, etc.)
• Ability to model behaviors and demonstrate characteristics of Sandia National Laboratories' Leadership model
• Ability to model behaviors that reflect Sandia's core values.
• Strong organizational skills are crucial for prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
• Effective communication is necessary for conveying expectations and updates while fostering active listening.
• Problem-solving skills are vital for quickly identifying issues and developing solutions, while adaptability allows for navigating unexpected changes.
• Strategic thinking helps align project goals with organizational objectives, and attention to detail ensures quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Demonstrate the ability to foster teamwork and resolve conflicts is important for maintaining a harmonious work environment.
• Demonstrate empathy to connect with team members and customers on a personal level, enhancing interactions.
• Adaptability in communication style in tailoring messages to different audiences, and conflict resolution skills to navigate difficult conversations effectively. Maintains a positive attitude to inspire the team and improve customer experience, while advocating for new ideas and addressing concerns.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness enhances communication by respecting diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Focus on fostering better relationships with both team members and customers.
• Knowledge of emergency response and restoration of systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills, ensuring attention to detail, accuracy, and professionalism in communication.
• Knowledge of the Windows package of programs (Outlook, Work, Excel, etc.) and MAXIMO.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers, including the ability to build and manage effective working relationships. Ability to conduct themselves in meetings (collaborative, presentation to groups, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results, effectively manage people, and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to mentor employees on work tasks and organizational requirements.

About Our Team

Our team supports the Labs by delivering expert mechanical equipment supportcovering everything from HVAC to plumbing and pipefitting.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Essential Functions

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.