NIF Lead Operator Technical Associate

We have an opening for a NIF Lead Operator Technical Associate to work in our National Ignition Facility (NIF). NIF is a large-scale complex and integrated facility comprised of the worlds most powerful and energetic laser.  Utilizing a prior technical leadership background coupled with a high-level 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 technical team responsible for experimental operations safety security and maintenance within NIF a high-average 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 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 high-level technical personnel on a wide variety of lasers optics power conditioning alignment diagnostics software and industrial controls platforms.
• Respond to and lead all facility off-normal events coordinating emergency response integration with appropriate medical and fire first-responders security and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelors degree in science electronics electro-optics mechanical or industrial engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and extensive  relevant technical experience.
• Advanced skills knowledge and experience leading operations and maintenance activities in a large-scale complex and integrated facility.
• 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 multi-disciplinary project environment with simultaneous commitments to technical projects from inception through completion.
• Ability to effectively manage high-pressure situations prioritize tasks and maintain focus while meeting deadlines.
• Experience in guiding teams in a workplace that prizes safety security quality and efficiency.
• 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.

Pay Range

$125310 - $153444 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information :

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Position Information

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

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. Also all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes but not limited to cell phones tablets fitness devices wireless headphones and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.  

If you use a medical device which pairs with a mobile device you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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 use our online form to submit a request. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time