Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago
ES-OPS Deputy Group Lead (Engineering Manager 3)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $211K/yr
5+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking an experienced Deputy Group Leader (DGL) to support Engineering Services - Operations (ES-OPS), responsible for providing leadership and operational oversight across engineering services in support of the Laboratory's mission.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide operational leadership for engineering and technical staff supporting pressure safety, welding, and non-destructive examination (NDE) activities
Ensure work is planned and executed in accordance with Integrated Safety Management (ISM) and a mature conduct of engineering and operations environment
Develop and execute short- and long-range operational plans; monitor performance, schedules, and deliverables
Manage and execute budgets, including cost control, forecasting, and alignment of resources to mission priorities
Serve as a primary customer interface; assess performance, identify future work, and support business growth
Provide oversight of pressure systems in compliance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and ASME B31 piping codes
Ensure welding and NDE activities comply with applicable codes, standards, qualification requirements, and Laboratory procedures
Identify and mitigate operational risks; ensure quality and compliance for nuclear and non-nuclear work
Lead and develop staff through hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and annual evaluations
Forecast staffing needs and ensure appropriate technical coverage to meet operational demands
Lead and manage engineering and technical resources supporting the ES-OPS group
Communicate with all levels of internal and external customers to define and recommend cross-organizational operational objectives, develop specific short-term and long-range plans, and monitor progress to ensure long-term objectives are attained and customer requirements are met
Provide counsel and assistance to management on matters dealing with Department of Energy (DOE) contract compliance and/or Laboratory policies or procedures to ensure compliance
Provide guidance and interpretation of LANL policies and programs
Ensure regular, open communication with workers that promotes an environment where workers feel comfortable bringing errors, system weaknesses, and issues to the attention of management
Develop staffing plans in accordance with customer requirements and within budget constraints, perform recruiting and hiring activities to implement those plans, and develop staff through training, mentoring, and qualification programs
Provide leadership in the resolution of technical and personnel issues
Recruit, hire, develop, train, and mentor staff
Experience in developing and managing budgets
Demonstrated experience in building effective teams and recruiting the right people for the job
Experience analyzing program objectives to determine what resources are necessary for accomplishing tasks to meet goals
Demonstrated success accomplishing large project goals highlighting active collaboration
Demonstrated ability to gain cooperation of others and conduct presentations of technical and/or function-specific information concerning specific projects or schedules
Experience providing guidance on the implementation of operational management policies, federal regulations, procedures, and/or practices
Experience authoring strategic program documents and implementation plans
Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture effective customer relationships across a large organization with all levels of personnel, building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Lead and manage engineering and technical resources supporting the ES-OPS group
Communicate with all levels of internal and external customers to define and recommend cross-organizational operational objectives, develop specific short-term and long-range plans, and monitor progress to ensure long-term objectives are attained and customer requirements are met
Provide counsel and assistance to management on matters dealing with Department of Energy (DOE) contract compliance and/or Laboratory policies or procedures to ensure compliance
Provide guidance and interpretation of LANL policies and programs
Ensure regular, open communication with workers that promotes an environment where workers feel comfortable bringing errors, system weaknesses, and issues to the attention of management
Develop staffing plans in accordance with customer requirements and within budget constraints, perform recruiting and hiring activities to implement those plans, and develop staff through training, mentoring, and qualification programs
Provide leadership in the resolution of technical and personnel issues
Recruit, hire, develop, train, and mentor staff
Experience in developing and managing budgets
Demonstrated experience in building effective teams and recruiting the right people for the job
Experience analyzing program objectives to determine what resources are necessary for accomplishing tasks to meet goals
Demonstrated success accomplishing large project goals highlighting active collaboration
Demonstrated ability to gain cooperation of others and conduct presentations of technical and/or function-specific information concerning specific projects or schedules
Experience providing guidance on the implementation of operational management policies, federal regulations, procedures, and/or practices
Experience authoring strategic program documents and implementation plans
Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture effective customer relationships across a large organization with all levels of personnel, building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts
Q clearance eligibility
Successful completion of a new-employment drug test
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity 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
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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