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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 6 hours ago

Area Controller (Operations Support Specialist 1)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Area Control Operations Team is seeking motivated candidates for the Operations Support Specialist 1 position, which involves supporting resource conflict resolution and ensuring compliance with safety and scheduling protocols in nuclear facilities.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Sarita M

Responsibilities

Assists in the day-to-day execution of floor schedule at TA-55, specifically within PF-4, PF-5, and other nuclear areas as needed

Assists production with the integration and coordination of various support resources

Attendance at daily scheduling meetings for coordination and release of work

Support quality checks on schedules and log issues as needed

Support incident and general issues management investigations and reporting

Communicate and resolve housekeeping and transient combustible program violations through coordination with the TA-55 resident groups

Ensure floor work performed is in accordance with the scheduling protocols, execution procedures, and production priorities established by the ALDWP leadership team

Support communication between work owning organizations, area controllers, and OIC management

Ensure compliance with safety/security requirements and take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing a job is unsafe or compromises security

Qualification

Laboratory Area Controller certificationQ clearanceExperience in radiological areasProficient in Microsoft OfficeProcedural adherenceTeam coordinationEffective communication

Required

Proven adherence to policies and procedures

Clear, effective verbal and written communication

Ability to wear required PPE (e.g., respiratory protection, safety glasses, anti-contamination clothing)

Ability to obtain Laboratory Area Controller certification and a Q clearance; position may be subject to HRP

Experience in radiological areas (implementing controls, frequent RCA entry/egress, current/past Rad Worker qualification); or

Some college math/science and experience in procedural adherence or supervision

Position requires an associate's degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

DOE Order 426.2A: Requires a High School Diploma

Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds; Reading vision; Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception; Ability to speak; Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz). Ability to sit, crawl, stand, walk, run, and climb; in addition to reaching overhead, horizontally, and down; Free from chronic wounds or chronic rashes which disrupt the integrity of the skin that would prevent safe entry into controlled areas; Ability to use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to six feet. Must be physically able to work in demanding environments