Manager, Engineering 3
Full Time
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Posted
Job description
Company Profile:
Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $1.6 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.
N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.
N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.
Position Location:
This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’s Best Small Towns in America. For two years in a row, Los Alamos County has ranked as the healthiest county in the nation according to a U.S. News report. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.
Position Summary
Proven ability to provide leadership and performance accountability through the alignment and execution of goals and objectives to ensure successful and efficient implementation and reporting of scope, schedule, cost baseline and performance of the contract activities in compliance with engineering requirements.
Assures that Safety, Engineering & Nuclear Safety, Environmental Management, Security, and Quality requirements are integrated into all work processes and work is performed safely and in compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Executive Orders, DOE Orders.
Foster a culture that promotes ethical practices, customer focus and service. Encourage individual integrity; maintain a positive and ethical work climate that is conducive to attracting, retaining and motivating a diverse group of top-quality employees at all levels.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):
- Ability to provide leadership, direction, and management of Systems engineering personnel.
- Review and approve engineering products as the N3B Deputy Design Authority.
- Lead program assessments and develop findings and opportunities for improvement to effectively improve programs.
- Modify the engineering program to incorporate efficient and innovative improvements.
- Ability to lead Engineering projects for a Category 2 Nuclear Facility with an emphasis on engineering, design, construction, production, nuclear safety compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Improve organizational culture to ensure that all work activities are appropriately scoped, analyzed for hazards, comprehensively planned to eliminate or mitigate those hazards, effectively performed by trained employees, and performed safely and correctly.
- Ability to hold engineers accountable for coordinating actions to assure consistency in requirements, compatibility of program plans, schedules, and activities.
- Demonstrated success developing, monitoring, and managing both operational and technical programmatic work that involves high levels of collaboration and effectively manage risks.
- Expert knowledge in principles, concepts and techniques in Engineering.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to challenges.
- Analyze operations to evaluate performance in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, increase productivity, program improvement, or policy change.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
- Proven and demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities with history of demonstrated ability to lead others in high-demand situations
- Knowledge of and proficiency in Department of Energy [DOE] and industry standards applicable to Category II Nuclear Facilities.
- Experience with Department of Energy [DOE] or Nuclear Regulatory Commission facilities. May also include Naval Reactors experience.
- Expert knowledge and ability to develop and apply highly advanced principles, concepts and techniques in general engineering
- Skill and ability to perform critical strategic tasks and to interpret broad strategic requirements and develop and execute plans to satisfy them. Planning, budgeting, goal setting, or scheduling critical to success in this role.
- Ability to have major impact on organizational success and productivity, with extensive latitude for independent judgment
- Ability to communicate effectively at the highest levels
- Ability to develop and lead large sized projects, including defining scope, objectives and methods
- Ability to train and mentor more junior staff
- Can be viewed as an expert within a specialty and as highly competent within the broad discipline, both internally and externally
- Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job
- Strongly committed to team-building and staff development
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelors’ degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university combined with at least 7 years’ relative experience. Experience should include a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
Employee Referral Eligibility:
This position is not eligible for N3B’s employee referral program.
Benefits and Salary:
N3B offers all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, and more. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education.
Business Associations:
Interacts frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels. Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives. Interaction typically concerns resolution of operational and scheduling issues.
Impact:
Decisions have an impact on work processes and outcomes. Erroneous decisions or recommendations or failure to complete assignments normally result in serious delays and considerable expenditure of additional time, human resources, and funds.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment. Only electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office work environment.
Safety, Security, and Quality
While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Manager, Engineering (Systems) will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
Diversity & Inclusiveness
N3B is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
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