Area Controller; Operations Support Specialist

Area Controller (Operations Support Specialist
2)

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• Assist in the day-to-day execution of floor schedule at TA-55, specifically within PF-4, P-5, and other nuclear areas as needed.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with the scheduling and execution procedures, and production priorities established by the ALDWP leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with safety/security requirements and take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing a job is unsafe or compromises security.
• Assist production with the integration and coordination of various support resources.
• Support communication between work organizations, area controllers, work execution managers and OIC-management.
• Attend daily shift briefs for coordination and release of work.
• Support quality checks on schedules and log issues as needed.
• Support incident and general issues management investigations and reporting.

Shift work may be required for this position.

Facility Functions:
Intermediate knowledge of facility operations, including familiarity with the following:
Integrated Safety, Formality of Operations / Conduct of Operations, Facility Availability, Scheduling and Work Week Management, Safety Basis, Integrated Work Management, Continuous Process Improvement.

Computing/Business Systems:
Intermediate knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with typical business and project management software, computer hardware.

Critical Thinking:
Demonstrated skills in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting facility operations and operational quality assurance.

Organizational

Skills:

Demonstrated attention to detail including strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, observational skills and problem solving skills. Proven ability to multi-task and adjust to the workings of a dynamic team environment.

Communication:
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated advanced skills networking effectively with stakeholders and key contacts outside own area of expertise, both internal and external to the organization.

Customer Service:
Exceptional customer service, organizational skills, and ability to interact with all levels of personnel internal and external to the organization.

Clearance:
Eligible to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.

Education/

Experience:

Position requires an Associate's Degree and 4 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.

• Demonstrated ability to use advanced knowledge of all areas of PF-4 to prioritize and schedule resources.
• Experience with radiological control practices and policies.
• Advanced knowledge of nuclear facility operations.
• Advanced knowledge of typical business and project management software.
• Knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of requirements drivers such as DOE orders and federal regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing scheduling principles and practices.
• Active DOE Q-Clearance or equivalent level DOD Clearance.

Walking, climbing stairs, twisting, typing or keyboarding, work in a radiological area, safety glasses and eye protection, PPE lab coat/coveralls.

This position requires 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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…