NIF Lead Operator Technical Associate
NIF Lead Operator Technical Associate
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Job Description
We have an opening for a NIF Lead Operator Technical Associate to work in our National Ignition Facility (NIF). NIF is a largescale complex and integrated facility comprised of the worlds most powerful and energetic laser. Utilizing a prior technical leadership background coupled with a highlevel of engineering or technical expertise you will be responsible for establishing scope of work providing innovative technical expertise leading laser facility experimental operations facility and system maintenance and serving as an operations point of contact to support the National Ignition Facilitys (NIF) Shot Operations organization in the NIF & Photon Sciences Directorate. Due to the vast and varying types of experiments NIF is a 24/7 operational facility and requires shift flexibility. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate.
In this role you will
- Lead a diverse technical team responsible for experimental operations safety security and maintenance within NIF a highaverage power/energy laser system.
- Execute experiments using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) system ensure facility operations procedures are performed and review experimental progress in partnership with the Shot Director.
- Independently lead the troubleshooting of complex to highly complex technical problems make technical recommendations for maintenance and repairs provide oversight and report results under general direction using independent discretion and judgment.
- Participate in complex to highly complex operations and maintenance strategies including providing efficiency and productivity recommendations to management as well as deconflicting operational team efforts organizing process flow and maintaining task schedules.
- Provide innovative technical expertise to scientists engineers and highlevel technical personnel on a wide variety of lasers optics power conditioning alignment diagnostics software and industrial controls platforms.
- Respond to and lead all facility offnormal events coordinating emergency response integration with appropriate medical and fire firstresponders security and management.
- 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 science electronics electrooptics mechanical or industrial engineering or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in a technical or engineering field.
- Advanced skills knowledge and experience guiding teams and leading operations and maintenance activities in a largescale complex and integrated facility that prizes safety security quality and efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to make frequent decisions using independent discretion and judgment to provide original solutions for unique and challenging problems while establishing or modifying guidelines techniques and procedures as needed.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary project environment with simultaneous commitments to technical projects from inception through completion.
- Ability to effectively manage highpressure situations prioritize tasks and maintain focus while meeting deadlines.
- Dedication to workplace professionalism by adhering to ethical standards respect for colleagues and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate mentor and train in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
- Ability to work alternate work schedules which will include extended shifts nights weekends and holidays as needed.
Qualifications We Desire
- Experience in using computers to operate equipment navigate workflows and track progress.
- Experience in laser and industrial safety in an operations environment.
- Experience interacting with and satisfying customer needs in a highly technical setting.
- Experience mentoring training organizing and leading work teams.
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Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.
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- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Our values visit Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Qlevel 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. Also all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Qlevel clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
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