Laser System Engineering and Operations Group LeaderWork Center Supervisor
Laser System Engineering and Operations Group LeaderWork Center Supervisor
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Job Description
We have an opening for an Engineering Group Leader/Work Center Supervisor to lead a small multidisciplinary groups of engineering associates technologists and supplemental labor responsible for supporting the Operations and Maintenance Work Center in the Facilities and Infrastructure Systems (FiNS organization in the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science Directorate (NIF&PS). You will have a critical role in fostering successful careers creating a positive and inclusive working environment and providing an outstanding and diverse staff to meet program needs. In addition you will be responsible for the planning and of daily activities and work scope integration to allow the work center to function as efficiently as possible. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate.
In this role you will
- Lead and provide technical and direct administrative supervision and oversight as well as career guidance to group members.
- Perform personnel related functions including recruiting hiring and retention activities performance evaluation and alignment salary management influencing the work environment to foster staff development employee morale and wellbeing and making; recommendations on promotion and disciplinary actions for group members.
- Monitor performance required to meet programmatic milestones and deliverables and lead corrective actions where necessary while directing teams and individuals to perform work safely and consistently within program objectives.
- Collaborate with the NIF&PS Directorate leaders to identify and manage the work assignments for the group members define work objectives and obtain ongoing performance feedback
- Manage workforce projections working with programmatic managers to meet staff availability and training needs using this information to help develop a vision for the group including participating in planning budgeting decision making and change processes and establishing or modifying guidelines techniques and procedures.
- Advise and evaluate staff on the of technical work provide performance feedback identify staff networking opportunities provide training and coaching and facilitate regular career growth and development discussions including plans and goals
- Manage LTRAIN Questionnaires and verify training compliance.
- Manage scheduling and tasks in Port and DOS oversee operator scheduling handle call outs/vacations and maintain documentation including qualifications training records and work permits while ensuring processes and procedures are current and adhere to programmatic standards.
- Liaise with external entities for work control provide technical support and verifications through field observations represent the work center in design and management reviews and foster a positive team culture with regular communication across shifts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Qlevel security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelors degree in a field of engineering technology or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Advanced technical skills in electronic systems mechanical systems optical systems operations or mechanical design.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in providing administrative and technical leadership and direction to others leading and/or supervising personnel in laboratory and operations settings and effectively utilizing available resources.
- Ability to assemble and direct teams to complete specific projects or resolve complex technical problems in a safe and secure manner.
- Established interpersonal skills to lead/supervise project teams mentor negotiate winwin solutions execute team building and provide customer service.
- Ability to communicate effectively empathize with others overcome setbacks and defuse conflict.
- Advanced verbal and written communication presentation and collaboration skills to interact effectively with people at all levels and ensure that program requirements are conveyed in a timely manner as well as to present and explain technical information and provide feedback to direct reports.
- Ability to become Facility Control Room Operator Advanced Qualified
Qualifications We Desire
- Highly organized reliable and dependable with an ability to manage/supervise a variety of concurrent activities.
- Experience in payroll supervision preparation of performance reviews performance alignment and salary management and knowledge of Engineering Directorate policies and procedures.
- Experience interacting with and satisfying customer needs in a highly technical setting.
- Experience in high energy and power laser systems operations or production organization.
- Experience in Ombuds program or equivalent.
- Facility Control Room Operator Qualified or Advanced Qualified
Additional Information :
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.
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- Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules *depending on project needs)
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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
