Facility Operator (Operator 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Blueprints, Crane, Dental Insurance, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities and Maintenance, Forklift, Hazard Analysis, Illustrating Ability, Laboratory, Maintenance Services, Materials Tracking, Operations Management, Operations Security (OPSEC), Piping, Problem Solving Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Research Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Staff Training, Surveillance, Systems Administration/Management, Technical/Engineering Design, Tuition Fees, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan, Waste Treatment, Water Treatment

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

30+ days ago

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

You will report to the CWF-RLW Operations Manager. You will be responsible for operation of the Radioactive Liquid Waste facility. You will operate liquid waste processing equipment including micro-filters, reverse osmosis units and evaporators. Processing will include both Low Level Radioactive Waste and Transuranic waste. You will also be responsible for administrative duties such as work document and engineering design reviews, and the initiation and tracking of material procurement.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Wastewater Treatment:

Extensive knowledge and experience with the operation of a wastewater treatment processing and of water and wastewater treatment process equipment and requirements.

Facility Operations/Maintenance activities:

Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of facility operations and maintenance activities including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, or chemical processing systems.
Knowledge and experience with mechanical and piping systems in a Radiological facility.
Knowledge and experience with crane and forklift operations.
Working knowledge of the principles of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities.

Safety Practices:

Expert knowledge of Integrated Work Management principles, understanding of, and ability to identify work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration.

Lock-out/tag out policies and procedures:

Extensive knowledge of execution, tracking and maintaining surveillance procedures, and experience with lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures and execution.

Interpretation of Drawings:

Ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics and Knowledge in the design, fabrication and installation of mechanical systems. Experience in isometric drawings and technical design.

Problem Solving:

Independently conducts research, investigates alternative solutions, and recommends solutions on problems affecting facility equipment maintenance and operations.

Training/Certifications:

A New Mexico Wastewater Level Ill or IV license, or a combination of 10-15 years of mechanical piping experience is required for this position. Applicants, per DOE Order 5480.20A, must be entered in the low-level radioactive liquid waste treatment processes qualification program and must complete qualification within 6 months.

Education/Experience:

Position requires an Associated Degree and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE order 426.2A:

Requires a High School Diploma.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of Wastewater Processing.

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.

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 2 years.

Note to Applicants:

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.

For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted above.

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. Our generous benefits package includes:

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.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

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.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as 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, state, and local 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.

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