Production Control Specialist

Overview

Detonator Production (DP) Division is the premier Production Agency (PA) assigned to produce War Reserve (WR) detonators for the Nation's nuclear stockpile security mission. DP is part of LANL's Weapons Production Directorate and is comprised of a team of motivated, highly skilled technical and operational support staff working in a matrixed structure. The organization is centered on high-rigor manufacturing operations to produce precision, safe, and reliable WR detonator products.

DP partners closely with customers and stakeholders such as NNSA, Weapon System Design Agencies (LANL, Sandia, and Livermore), and LANL program management organizations to deliver on uniquely challenging, high-consequence national security objectives. DP upholds vigorous teamwork, personal integrity, a respectful workplace, and continuous improvement in operations, technical excellence, safety, and security.

This position will be filled at either the Production Control Specialist 2 or Production Control Specialist 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 Division produces War Reserve detonators for the Nation's nuclear stockpile security mission and is part of LANL's Weapons Production Directorate. The DP team works to produce safe, reliable WR detonator products and partners with customers and stakeholders to deliver on national security objectives.

• Gaining HE, Haz Mat, and classified matter handling qualifications
• Supporting P&T operations

• Supporting Preparing QIs and PCDs using the SOMS system
• Generating and managing shipping documentation
• Conducting visual verification of parts
• Maintaining qualifications in hazardous material and classified matter handling
• Holding and maintaining HE handling qualifications
• Supporting CKA assemblies

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Manufacturing Environment:
  Experience working in a manufacturing work environment, utilizing a resource planning system.
• Teaming:
  Experience in being successful working independently as well as in a team environment; one of which is customer focused.
• Process and Procedures:
  Experience implementing manufacturing process and writing procedure documentation.
• Project Management:
  Experience with project-oriented work environments, tracking progress and monitoring performance.
• Values and Behaviors:
  Commitment to Detonator Production's values and Behaviors
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, which typically requires US citizenship

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Packaging and Transportation (P&T):
  Knowledge of packaging and transporting classified matter. Ability to understand P&T policies and procedures requirements.
• Material Requirement Planning:
  Experience creating Work Order documents and working in an MRP/ERP-like system.
• Experience working in SOMS

Education/Experience requirement for Production Control Specialist 2:
Position requires 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Education/Experience requirement for Production Control Specialist 3:
Position requires 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Experience with WR detonator production manufacturing processes, and understanding the Con Ops to support manufacturing operation
• Experience with packaging and transporting classified matter and/or hazardous materials
• HAZMAT qualification
• Familiar with the DOT 49 CFR regulations
• Active DOE Q Clearance

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of certain countries are prohibited from accessing facilities that support national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities. For full consideration, submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your experience relevant to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.

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 to be eligible to apply for posted jobs. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our 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…