Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
Pay Range
$120,300 – $149,352 Annually
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.
Job Description
We have an opening for aSuperblock Operations Supervisor. In this role, you will provide high level technical support, collaborate in the continuing implementation of Superblock projects, programs, and operations. You will ensure regulatory and compliance obligations are met in accordance with facility safety requirements for all Superblock facilities. You will serve as a catalyst for the continuous operation of Superblock nuclear facilities associated with mission-directed programmatic work. This position is in the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.
You will
- Ensure adherence to Facility Safety Plans, Technical Safety Requirements, Conduct of Operations (DOE order 422.1), and the Work Planning and Control manual. Analyze and interpret complex data, identify problems, and provide original solutions to problems to ensure work control documents are adhered to, and a safe working environment is maintained.
- Lead day-to-day operations and serve as the point of contact for operations, in support of startup activities, D&D initiatives and a wide array of projects that may affect the Documented Safety Analysis for each building.
- Serve as an adviser on Nuclear Materials Technology Program (NMTP) operations and facility-specific issues to the NMTP Assurance Manager, Facility Managers, and upper management when the Superblock Operations Manager is unavailable.
- Develop, implement, and execute Operations related programs as assigned by the Superblock Operations Manager. Review and implement facility operations procedures to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Maintain safety-related equipment records and databases, including Traceability made Easy, Calibration Database and Electronic Shift Operations Management System.
- Coordinate with the training department to ensure Certified and Senior Certified training materials are current and relevant.
- Provides supervision to a work unit or group of employees. Directly assign tasks or check on work progress assigned by others. Typically, they collaborate with a broad level of personnel, both internal and external to LLNL.
- Oversee regular field presence through attending pre-job briefs, conducting safety walkdowns, and performing criticality safety evaluations of programmatic activities.
- Provide support for operational assessments when the Superblock Operations manager is unavailable. This may include interfacing with various levels of government oversight and management. (DOE, NNSA, DFNSB, etc.)
- Maintain on-call duties when on rotation and perform other duties as assigned.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert and primary point of contact for the Superblock on Operations and advise and assist facility users to assure safe operation and full regulatory compliance.
- Conduct a weekly review of the Facility Activity Schedule, resolve conflicts and maintenance schedules, and authorize work once it has been released.
- Act as one of the primary responders for emergency response and other off-normal events in the facilities such as equipment malfunctions, alarms, and worker injuries.
- Maintain Senior Certified Operator Qualifications.
- Recognize, create, and implement plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
- Significant technical knowledge and experience working in a nuclear facility, nuclear reactor, chemical, high hazard, (e.g., explosive), radiological operations, or similarly complex or highly regulated facility with administrative, Environmental, Safety and Health operations or responsibilities related to Technical Safety Requirements.
- Advanced technical expertise and experience planning the integration and implementation of new programs and/or operational best practices; lead and develop innovative principles, theories, and concepts.
- Experience exercising a high degree of maturity, discretion, and judgment with moderate to high programmatic and high safety related consequence of error.Experience in interpreting and implementing high-hazard facility policies and practices.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting complex data, reporting results, identifying problems, and implementing solutions.
- Advanced written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, specifically the ability to explain and present highly complex ideas as well as to influence employees and all levels of management and work effectively in a collaborative work environment with advanced organizational skills and attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Advanced technical leadership or management experience in a research and development environment.
- Ability to obtain Senior Certified Operator status including respirator certification/qualification.
- Experience leading a team, project, and/or group. May have experience managing through leads/subordinate supervisors.
- Knowledge of Laboratory management and structure, including supervision, budget, policies, and processes. Requires an understanding of Laboratory mission and business trends. Requires an understanding of Laboratory, corporate, DOE, and/or customer/sponsor requirements.
- Highly advanced knowledge of and experience working with Facility Safety Procedures, Technical safety requirements and other Work Control documentation.
- Significant experience ensuring safe and secure operations in complex scientific organization(s); a thorough understanding of a Work Control system and advanced knowledge of high-hazard facility procedures.
- Highly advanced knowledge and technical expertise with high-hazard facilities, that include engineered safety systems that affect facility availability.
- Demonstrated experience implementing plans that promote and value inclusion, diversity, equity and accountability principles in the workplace.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) – visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
- Our core beliefs – visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
- Employee engagement – visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement
Security Clearance
This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Pre-Placement Medical Exam
A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
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