Work Operations Manager, Non-Supervisory 3

N3B Los Alamos; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

N3B Los Alamos seeks a seasoned Work Operations Manager to oversee water programs, soil remediation and waste operations at LANL. The role emphasizes planning support, work authorization, project coordination and safe day-to-day operations.

You will lead complex environmental remediation projects, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, coordinate with Facility Operations Directors, and mentor junior staff while maintaining schedules and resource availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree plus 5–8 years experience; combination acceptable.
• Extensive knowledge of Conduct of Operations in construction or facility operations.
• Ability to lead large projects and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct complex engineering and remediation projects.
• Ensure subcontractor schedules, specs and drawings meet requirements.
• Review and approve Integrated Work Control Documents.
• Authorize work through ER Plan of the Day and Shift Orders.
• Complete field observations and reporting.
• Coordinate work with Facility Operations Directors.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
• Train and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Planning and coordination

Environmental remediation

Conduct of Operations

Regulatory compliance

Safety leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field

5–8 years experience (Level 3) / 9–11 years (Level 4) in related work

Job description

Position Location:

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Position Summary

This Work Operations Manager (WOM) position will focus primarily on supporting Water Programs, Aggregate Area soil remediation and waste operations for the N3B Environmental Remediation (ER) organization. The Work Operations Manager will be responsible for providing planning support, work authorization, project coordination and oversight of day-to-day operations of environmental remediation and restoration activities throughout LANL, ensuring the safe operation of the work and the status control of safety systems and work control/work release for all activities within support organizations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• As a lead or seasoned, independent professional, plans, develops, coordinates, reviews, assesses and directs the execution of complex engineering and environmental remediation projects, resolving a variety of complex problems.
• Ensures compliance with subcontractor schedules, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Reviews and approves Integrated Work Control Documents.
• Verifies completion of all project planning requirements and authorizes work through ER Plan of the Day and Shift Orders.
• Completes observation field visits and completes reports.
• Coordinates work with Facility Operations Directors.
• Ensures adherence to safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Identifies actual or potential problems and determines necessity for changes or remedial actions.
• Reports issues and participates in investigations and corrective action development and tracking.
• Makes recommendations for changes in remediation or construction plans to meet field conditions.
• Prepare operations procedures or Standing Orders.
• Develops and provides assessments of work scope, potential safety problems and special design considerations.
• Establishes, monitors, and adjusts schedules to assure adequate N3B union craft resource availability on N3B Self-performed projects.
• Trains and mentors more junior staff.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Level 3:

• Working skilled and ability to perform critical strategic tasks, to interpret broad strategic requirements, and to develop and execute plans that satisfy them.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Conduct of Operations principles, concepts and techniques in construction or facility operations techniques, with knowledge of environmental regulations.
• High degree of skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Broad knowledge of trade techniques and practices in environmental and construction projects – including but not limited to concrete, grading, and excavating.
• Ability to organize own work independently in order to meet established objectives, using discretion in performing duties.
• Ability to have major impact on organizational success and productivity, with extensive latitude for independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at the highest levels.
• Ability to develop and lead large-sized projects, including defining scope, objectives and methods.
• Ability to cultivate a close relationship with multiple customers to understand their needs, respond quickly to their requests, and provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Ability to train and mentor more junior staff.
• Can be viewed as capable independent contributor and as highly competent within the broad discipline, both internally and externally.
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.

Level 4:

• Advanced skills and ability to perform critical strategic tasks, to interpret broad strategic requirements, and to develop and execute plans that satisfy them.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Conduct of Operations principles, concepts and techniques in construction or facility operations techniques, with knowledge of environmental regulations.
• High degree of skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of trade techniques and practices in environmental and construction projects – including but not limited to concrete, grading, and excavating.
• High ability to organize own work independently in order to meet established objectives, using discretion in performing duties.
• High ability to have major impact on organizational success and productivity, with extensive latitude for independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at the highest levels.
• Ability to develop and lead large-sized projects, including defining scope, objectives and methods.
• Ability to cultivate a close relationship with multiple customers to understand their needs, respond quickly to their requests, and provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Ability to train and mentor more junior staff.
• Can be viewed as capable independent contributor and as highly competent within the broad discipline, both internally and externally.
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.

Education and Experience Required:

Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, engineering technology, or equivalent related to the work to be performed and 5-8 years of experience. However, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.

Level 4:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, engineering technology, or equivalent, related to the work to be performed and 9-11 years of experience. However, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.

5 years of practical construction engineering, construction management, process engineering or facility operations experience. Previous experience related to radiological contamination, ecological concerns, and regulatory requirements associated with construction, environmental, or facility operations projects is desirable. Supervisory experience and familiarity with craft support work are highly desirable.

Business Associations:

Level 3:

Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Level 4:

Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans and objectives.

Impact:

Level 3:

Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.

Level 4:

Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amounts of company resources.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment. Only electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office work environment.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Work Operations Manager will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.