ES-DO Deputy Division Lead; Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager

Overview

Engineering Services (ES) Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) applies diverse engineering capabilities to enable the Laboratory's science and national security missions. The ES Deputy Division Leader (DDL) ensures deployed engineering groups and the Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program efficiently and effectively support experimental and production organizations. Supported areas and functions include nuclear, non-nuclear, accelerator, and industrial facility operations.

• Communicate frequently and openly with workers to identify issues and encourage effective problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Develop personnel to effectively support operations, maintenance, project management, and safety management programs (e.g., safety basis, pressure safety, electrical safety, and procurement)
• Communicate with customers to define objectives, develop plans, and monitor progress to cost-effectively meet short and long-term customer needs
• Provide engineering resources for facility and infrastructure management and project execution including system engineering and other engineering expertise using both centralized and deployed resources
• Implement Conduct of Engineering (CoE) for facility sustainment, improvement, and modification, including oversight for Facility Design Authority Representatives within assigned areas
• Serve as a Design Authority for Facilities and Site Chief Engineer as delegated by the ES Division Leader
• Manage fiscal and personnel resources for assigned areas
• Report directly to the ES Division Leader

Leadership
This position leads several managers and groups consisting of over 100 personnel. Demonstrated ability to develop individuals and groups, improve efficiency and organizational responsiveness, and continuously implement feedback and improvement is required.

• Significant record of success leading a technical organization to support facility operations, maintenance, system engineering, and projects to establish and continuously improve reliability and availability
• Demonstrated experience professionally developing multi-disciplinary groups
• Demonstrated success effectively interfacing with all levels of management, staff, and customers. Strong verbal and written communication. Expertise in negotiation and conflict resolution
• Extensive technical experience implementing regulatory requirements and consensus codes and standards, including but not limited to ASME, IBC/IEBC, NEC, NFPA, and others
• High-level experience developing and maintaining Engineering Standards for design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of facilities and systems, structures, and components (SSCs)
• Expert knowledge of work planning and control, reliability-centered maintenance, and construction methodologies
• Working knowledge of group financial management and business plan development

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 12 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Knowledge of LANL activities and operations including project execution and management, procurement, environmental safety and health (ES&H), and quality assurance. For external candidates, experience in a similar facility campus environment is desired
• Knowledge of LANL Engineering Standards Manual; LANL Conduct of Engineering procedures; and DOE Orders and Standards related to facility design, construction, and project management. For external candidates, knowledge of similar procedures, order, or standards regarding facility design, construction, maintenance, and project management in other locations would be applicable
• Professional Engineering license (PE) from a recognized licensing board

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

This position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. DOE 426.2 applies.

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, disability, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.