Operations Support Specialist

Operations Support Specialist 4

Los Alamos National Laboratory | Los Alamos, NM

Compensation: $65–$70/hour per diem or relocation assistance (if applicable)

Schedule: 4x12s, based on project requirements

Are you a seasoned Radiation Protection professional with experience in DOE or nuclear facility environments? Looking to contribute to critical national security operations?

COMPA Industries is seeking an Operations Support Specialist 4 to assist with high-hazard nuclear operations, construction, and startup efforts at Los Alamos National Laboratory (TA-55 / PF4)—one of the nation’s premier nuclear research and production facilities.

Required Qualifications – Please Review Carefully

To be considered, candidates must meet all of the following:

• Direct Radiation Protection (RP) experience is required (no exceptions)
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in Radiation Protection or nuclear facility operations
• Prior work in DOE Category II or NRC-regulated nuclear facilities
• Experience supporting construction, startup, or operational activities in nuclear environments
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support across design, construction, startup, and operational phases of complex nuclear systems
• Act as a Radiation Protection Subject Matter Expert (SME) for both project and field teams
• Offer technical guidance to engineering, construction, and work control personnel
• Conduct independent evaluations and reviews to ensure safe, compliant operations
• Collaborate with leadership, stakeholders, and client representatives
• Establish and uphold work standards, ensuring adherence to procedures and quality expectations
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams involved in nuclear operations

Preferred Experience & Skills

• 8 years in Radiation Protection, nuclear operations, or work planning
• Background working in DOE, NRC, or other high-hazard nuclear environments
• Strong understanding of Conduct of Operations and radiological control principles
• Demonstrated leadership ability in complex, high-risk environments
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

Position Information

• Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory – TA-55 (PF4)
• Schedule: 4x12 shifts aligned with project needs
• Duration: Long-term opportunity (up to 5 years)
• Work Environment: Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote support)
• Clearance: DOE Q Clearance required (active clearance is a plus)

Why Join This Project

• Contribute to mission-critical work supporting U.S. national security
• Take on a technical leadership role in a high-hazard nuclear setting
• Gain long-term stability within a major DOE program pipeline
• Work at one of the most advanced nuclear facilities in the United States

Equal Opportunity Employer

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.