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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 7 hours ago

QC Inspection Team Leader (QPA Manager 3)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Junior H.

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

Quality Program ManagementManagement SkillsLeadershipProject Management SkillsKnowledgeExpertiseCommunicationCollaborationConstruction/QC InspectionComplex Technical OrganizationsManagement Experience

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