Los Alamos National Laboratory · 7 hours ago
QC Inspection Team Leader (QPA Manager 3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions in the world, seeking an experienced professional to join their leadership team. The role involves supporting the execution of plutonium pit production and ensuring quality management within nuclear and radiological facilities.
Responsibilities
Supporting the implementation of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Plutonium Infrastructure (ALD-PI) quality management plan relating to construction in nuclear and radiological facilities
Collaborate across the project portfolios, resource allotment, effective communication, and resolution of quality issues
Participating in quality program implementation to include management review boards, oversight, trending, surveillances, NCRs, etc
Supporting the Laboratory mission by providing expert level quality support, executing strategic leadership, facilitating performance improvement, strengthening the quality culture, and advancing the Laboratory's growth as a learning organization
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated construction management and fabrication facility experience, preferably in the field
High-level knowledge implementing quality programs in support of nuclear facility operations or programs
Lead work activities that implement Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1 2008/2009a, AG-1, etc., that implements engineering specifications, DOE Orders, (10 CFR 830 Subpart A - Quality Assurance Requirements, Doe Order 414.1D - Quality Assurance)
Demonstrated record of successful technical leadership and proven ability in supervising staff and contractors, directing assignments, assuring training and development, resolving conflicts, mentoring, team building, managing staff requirements, motivating employees, and monitoring performance
Thorough knowledge and experience in developing work scope, schedules, budgets, and coordinating work activities
Experience planning for and managing tactical execution of work, and tracking/reporting progress
Experience performing work in a construction environment and executing work in compliance with facility requirements, conduct of operations, conduct of engineering, and conduct of maintenance standards
Demonstrated skills supporting simultaneous projects, executing organizational strategies, participating in strategic and operational planning and program implementation
Experience operating in facilities compliant with government agencies' ordinances and regulations regarding QA compliance programs
Demonstrated success developing working relationships with internal and external customers (DOE, LAFO, NNSA, DNFSB) and providing effective two-way written and oral communications
Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience in organization-level performance-based management, quality, and/or a technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Active DOE Q Clearance
Familiarity with the LANL mission and LANL Quality Assurance Program to include SD330, Los Alamos National Laboratory Quality Assurance
Experience working within construction type environments and/or experience with work related to quality control / NDE inspection
Knowledge of and experience in deploying quality program requirements in large, complex organizations and the ability to meet milestones within mission schedules
A minimum of 2 years related management experience is preferred
Benefits
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 leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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