Structure Design, Engineering, and Vessel Operations Deputy Group Leader; R&D Manager

What You Will Do

As a Deputy Group Leader (DGL) of the Dynamic Structure Design, Engineering, and Vessel Operations (J-2) Group, the selected candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams comprising of mechanical, chemical, and civil engineers, technicians, designers, and customers with diverse backgrounds in physics and high explosive operations. The DGL will be an essential member of the J-2 management team and provide overall leadership with an emphasis in helping coordinate and direct technical work and projects;

and establishing, updating, and maintaining engineering policies and procedures following overall Conduct of Engineering guidance and processes. The DGL will additionally assist in directing operational teams and management of the group's various processes involving vessel assembly, decontamination, inspection and repair operations.

Demonstrated management and leadership of technical projects and of personnel with broad technical disciplines. Demonstrated experience in teaming, collaborations and integration across program lines to accomplish larger program and Group/Division goals. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated abilities to resolve conflict and to build consensus. Demonstrated experience in recruiting, evaluating, hiring, and mentoring staff.

Thorough knowledge and proven engineering ability in conducting research and/or development activities, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to problems affecting research and development activities, projects, and/or initiatives. Experience in use and application of consensus standards (e.g. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, Divisions 1, 2, and 3, API 579 Fitness for Service code, AWS Welding Code, etc.).

Demonstrated experience implementing Conduct of Engineering principles. Advanced knowledge of and experience in designing, planning, and executing research and development projects. Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing technical requirements, specifications, plans, and reports.

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Experience and understanding of high explosives safety.
• Experience with the setup and execution of dynamic experiments.
• Experience in Regulatory Compliance of Waste Streams.
• Experience in Industrial Hygiene Practices and understanding of regulations.
• Understanding and developing Integrated Safety Management (ISM) processes of hazardous operations.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science (chemistry/environmental/industrial safety).

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 for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

For full consideration, please include a cover letter with your resume addressing how your experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable.

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