Decontamination Operations Technologist​/Firing Site Lead; Engineering Technologist

Position: Decontamination Operations Technologist/Firing Site Lead (Engineering Technologist 2/3)
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.  Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.*
* The Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division, Dynamic Structure Design, Engineering, and Vessel Operations (J-2) Group is looking for an experienced Engineering Technologist to support the mission of Stockpile Modernization for the Hydrodynamic and Subcritical Experiment Execution Support (HSEES) Program by supporting the Group's confinement vessel operations. In this role, the selected candidate will work within our vessel operations team supporting fielding and restoration efforts which includes fielding of explosives in support of hydrodynamic testing, disassembly and decontamination, vessel repair, and inspection operations following detailed assembly drawings and specialized procedures in support the Hydrodynamic Experiments program.  

This position is located in Los Alamos, NM with occasional travel to the Nevada National Security Site in Las Vegas, NV.  Additional job responsibilities (listed below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.  Additionally, the selected candidate will need to possess excellent teamwork skills to collaborate with engineers, technicians, drafters/designers, and program management.
J-2 is a diverse group that enjoys a collegial work environment focused on creative problem solving, where everyone's opinions and ideas are valued and considered. This is your opportunity to make a difference while working on important research directly influencing national security.

** Engineering Technologist 2 $ 96,600 - $158,000*
* As a Decontamination Ops/Firing Site Lead, the selected candidate will assist in confinement vessel cleanout operations under the direction of a senior Technologist and will work to gain proficiency.  The candidate will familiarize themselves with all operations of the Group's confinement vessels, become proficient in vessel cleanout and decontamination, and will assist in other vessel tasks as directed.

** Engineering Technologist 3 $ 106,400 - $176,000*
* In addition to responsibilities of the Level 2, as a Level 3 Decontamination Ops/Firing Site Lead, the selected candidate will be point of contact for firing operations for individual tests. This will include preparation of all required documents, approvals, and authorizations.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Operating and maintaining programmatic equipment such as specialized HEPA vacuum systems, media blast systems, and glovebox-style decontamination systems

+ Performing material recovery, waste characterization, and waste packaging

+ Conducting crane, hoisting, and rigging operations

+ Operating forklifts and other heavy equipment

+ Supporting operations at explosive firing sites

+ Successfully completing facility-specific and programmatic training

+ Adhering to Formality of Operations principles, including Conduct of Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Training

+ Working occasional overtime as required to support mission needs

+ Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

** Additional

Job Requirements as Engineering Technologist (Decontamination Operations Technologist/Firing Site Lead) Level 3** :

+ Experience working in hazardous operations that include radiological and beryllium contamination areas, high explosives, confined space, and working knowledge of decontamination methods, as well as understanding of engineering controls used to mitigate hazards

+ Experience working with hand tools and machining processes, specialized equipment such as glovebox type enclosures, HEPA ventilation systems, as well as specialized personal protection equipment such as air purifying or supplied air systems.

+ Demonstrated experience with mechanical lifting operations; qualified crane operations, forklift operations, manlift, and jack and roll processes

+ Demonstrated experience in data collection, formal record keeping

+ Demonstrated experience utilizing written procedures with no supervision including attention to detail, documenting assembly packages, change control, inventory, and working under formal conduct of operations

+ Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize workloads to meet deliverables, investigating alternative solutions and recommending solutions

+ Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers, ie Scientists, Engineers, Technicians, Support personnel

** Education/Experience for Engineering Technologist 2** :
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Education/Experience for Engineering Technologist…