Turnover and Commissioning Specialist (Project Specialist 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a turnover and commissioning specialist to plan and execute startup and functional testing across a large facility portfolio. You will develop turnover documentation and coordinate with construction and operations to support the safe turnover of projects to owning organizations.

You will own assigned systems, serve as a methodical, safety-focused test director in the field, and coordinate turnover activities for project completion.

Qualifications

• Commissioning & startup fundamentals: apply standard commissioning and startup practices, including pre-functional verification, functional performance testing, deficiency tracking, and operational verification.
• Technical breadth across mechanical/electrical/controls: read drawings, evaluate operability and maintainability in design turnover.
• Turnover Packages: support development and organization of system turnover packages; track open items to closure with engineering, construction, QA, and operations.
• Project coordination: coordinate work across engineering, construction, vendors, and operations; track commitments; support schedule/scope integration.
• Documentation & communication: write and present commissioning plans, procedures, checklists, and test summaries; communicate effectively in meetings and field settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute startup and functional testing for assigned systems.
• Develop turnover and commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate with construction and operations for safe, orderly turnover of projects.
• Own assigned systems and act as test director in the field and turnover coordinator for project completion.
• Mentor and train staff; gain exposure to mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.

Skills

Commissioning fundamentals

Turnover coordination

Project coordination

Documentation & reporting

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Training/Certifications

Clearance eligibility

Education/Experience in PM/engineering

Education

Five+ years of project management, commissioning, construction and/or engineering support experience

Job description

What You Will Do

You will be a member the Construction Project Execution - Project Completion and Startup Group, LANL's Startup, Turnover, and Commissioning Services organization that delivers commissioning and turnover services across Los Alamos National Laboratory's large facility portfolio. In this turnover and commissioning specialist role, you will plan and execute startup and functional testing, develop turnover and commissioning documentation, and coordinate with construction and operations to support safe, orderly turnover of projects to owning organizations. You will take ownership of assigned systems and projects, serve as a methodical, safety-focused test director in the field and turnover coordinator for project completion. You will be provided the opportunity to continue to build deeper expertise through mentoring, training, and exposure to diverse mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Commissioning & startup fundamentals: You can apply standard commissioning and startup practices, including pre-functional verification, functional performance testing, deficiency tracking, and operational verification to confirm systems meet design intent.


• Technical breadth (mechanical/electrical/controls): You can interpret drawings and specifications, understand core building system functions, and evaluate operability and maintainability considerations during design and turnover.


• Turnover Packages: Ability to support development, compilation, and organization of system turnover packages; maintain status of turnover deliverables; and track open items/punchlist actions to closure in coordination with engineering, construction, QA, and operations.


• Project coordination: You can coordinate work across project engineering, construction, vendors, and operations; track commitments; and support schedule and scope integration for startup and turnover activities.


• Documentation & communication: You can write and present commissioning plans, procedures, checklists, and test summary reporting; you communicate effectively in meetings and field settings and work well on integrated teams.


• Safety leadership: You incorporate safety into every task and demonstrate ownership of safe execution in field test activities.


• Training/Certifications: Required training will be provided as part of onboarding. Commissioning certifications (for example, Building Commissioning Association or AABC Commissioning Group) are valued but not required.


• Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Energy Q clearance (U.S. citizenship is generally required).


• Education/Experience: Five or more years of project management, commissioning, construction and/or engineering support experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience specializing in project management, commissioning, construction and/or engineering support.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing turnover and commissioning deliverables (punchlists, turnover packages, commissioning plan, pre-functional checklists, functional test procedures, and final test summary reporting).


• Experience performing as a test director or leading field execution of functional tests.


• Familiarity with building automation systems, trending/data collection, and troubleshooting complex system interactions.


• Knowledge of sustainability or efficiency concepts (for example, high-performance building principles or LEED exposure) and how they influence acceptance testing requirements.

Work Environment

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.

Work Schedule

This position is primarily day shift, with flexibility for occasional off-shift testing, overtime, or weekend work to support safe system turnover and mission needs. Fieldwork across multiple facilities with occasional overtime or off-shift testing.

Essential Job Functions

Ability to speak, ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 hz), sitting, standing, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, bending, crouching, twisting the trunk or back, reaching overhead, gripping with the hands, typing or keyboarding, lifting 10-20 pounds, carrying 10-20 pounds, outdoors, working overtime or irregular schedule, working off-shift/rotating schedule, operation of motor vehicles, work in a noisy environment, work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near sources of non-ionizing radiation, ability to wear headgear or head protection, safety goggles or eye protection, hearing protection. Must be able to visually distinguish colors.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 1-505-664-6947 option 2.