Job Description

We have an opening for a Deputy Nuclear Facility Manager in the Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Management (RHWM) facilities.  You will work closely with the RHWM Nuclear Facility Manager to the activities and staff essential to maintain RHWM nuclear and radiological facilities in a safe and compliant configuration, while focusing on maintaining a high degree of availability to support programmatic operations. This position is in the Facilities and Operations Support Division of the Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI) Directorate.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL 

• Oversee the day-to-day management of facility operations, including the implementation of conduct of operations, Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements, safety basis requirements, training requirements, internal and external assessment programs, emergency management, and other safety management programs.
• Oversee the development and implementation of operational processes and maintenance practices.
• Establish and maintain control of maintenance and outage schedules for facilities while balancing engineering priorities, personnel resources, and facility availability in support of programmatic work.
• Oversee the work control process, de-conflict work, and perform the daily release of programmatic and facility activities.
• Verify proposed activities and changes are reviewed in accordance with the applicable Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) or change control process.
• Manage and maintain configuration control of operational processes, maintenance procedures, and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, vision, and strategic planning for both facility and scientific research and development activities.  Identify new opportunities, goals, and application areas by participating in the development of proposals while interacting with senior program management.
• Assist with the submission and subsequent implementation of the annual Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) revisions to the Department of Energy (DOE).
• Oversee RHWM Program personnel to ensure that Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Permit requirements for LLNL treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) are properly implemented.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a facility-specific training program for personnel with work assignments in the facility.
• Supervise and provide direction, mentoring, and coaching to group members; provide input for performance appraisals, ranking, salary, and budgeting processes.
• Develop and implement plans to promote culture, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear operations, engineering, chemistry, materials science, environmental technology, or the equivalent combination of education and demonstrated exempt level managerial experience.
• Significant technical experience (must meet DOE order 426.2 nuclear facility experience requirements) with nuclear facility operations, engineering, and/or maintenance, and the management of a nuclear facility authorization basis.
• Significant experience with the application, development, implementation, monitoring, and strategic resolution of the DSA process.
• Advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work control process as it applies to de-conflicting and prioritizing work activities.
• Substantial experience overseeing operations, maintenance, and work planning in high-hazard facilities.
• Advanced knowledge of DOE health and safety requirements and procedures, and ability to assess potential training opportunities.
• Leadership, technical, organizational, team building and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment, manage a multidisciplinary team of technical and administrative staff, and oversee a wide variety of program activities as well as recruiting, hiring, training, and personnel management.
• Substantial experience creating project plans and developing engineered solutions related to research and development facilities or high-hazard operations.
• Advanced communication skills both verbal and written, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively explain requirements, present solutions, and advise management or external sponsors in area of expertise. Ability to represent facility and programmatic interests to outside regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated experience implementing plans that promote and value diversity, equity and inclusion principles in the workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS WE DESIRE

• Experience working at a Department of Energy site.
• Experience working at a RCRA permitted facility.
• Experience leading critiques and investigations following off-normal occurrences.
• Knowledge of LLNL policies and procedures.

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

POSITION INFORMATION

This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.

WHY LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY?

• Included in 2022 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site. 

SECURITY CLEARANCE

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.  For additional information, please see DOE Order 472.2. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to 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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LLNL is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing candidates and employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value and hire a diverse workforce as it is a vital component of our culture and success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

LLNL invites you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

At LLNL, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory.  If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form. 

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.