ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Technical Advisor, Nuclear Facilities to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior-level technical, operational, and management guidance to LANL’s Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division Office (PFE-DO); PFE is central to supporting their nuclear mission, handling engineering for critical facilities, managing safety/maintenance, and focusing on modernization for pit production.

• Manages and directs the daily tasks of individuals and project teams required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/maintenance activities of systems, structures, and components at nuclear facilities.

• Renders expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design and construction teams in specific areas of expertise.

• Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on high-hazard/high-consequence projects.

• Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives, prepares and presents analysis and studies regarding organizational capabilities, performance, and areas for improvement.

• Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization.

• Provides leadership for the project teams, coordinates with the functional organizations, and advises senior personnel within the PFE division.

• Participates in schedule development and planning/scheduling activities for numerous small to moderate sized projects. As needed, reviews and approves costs and schedule estimating activities.

• Leads a cooperative effort among members of project teams. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors.

• Interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer managers, normally involving matters between functional areas performing similar tasks.

• Directs multi-discipline engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues in/around nuclear facilities.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of relevant experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to engineering processes.

• Proven knowledge of applicable codes and standards in common use at DOE and DOD facilities (ASME, NQA-1, IBC, IEBC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, etc).

• Proven knowledge of common project schedule and cost tracking methodologies and programs (P6, MS Project, EVMS, etc).

• Proven understanding of design development and design review process (30%/60%/90%) and extensive prior experience facilitating design package development.

• Proven understanding of technical scope development and senior level understanding of common engineering design document deliverables.

• Skilled in direction, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.

• Skilled in process improvement, process analysis, and implementation/improvement of common business operations found in engineering organizations.

• Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present technical and operations information to management/client.

• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems.

• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

• Prior experience in a technical advisor / technical leadership role required.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.