LAMP LANSCE Front-End Project Leader (R&D Engineer 5)

What You Will Do

The Accelerator Operations and Technology (AOT) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is the largest accelerator capability organization within LANL with over 200 employees. AOT is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and improvements to the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) particle accelerator complex.

The LANSCE accelerator provides 800-MeV protons used in five separate, but simultaneously operated, user programs. Beam/user operations run 24/7 for roughly seven months of the year with the remaining five months reserved for maintenance and upgrades.

Having already achieved CD-1, the LANSCE Modernization Project (LAMP) is a $B-class upgrade to the front-end of LANSCE, and will replace the existing hardware in the first 100-MeV section of the accelerator with higher reliability and higher performing state-of-the-art accelerator hardware.

AOT is looking for an experienced project leader to serve as the LANSCE Front-End Project Leader (LFEPL) for LAMP. This critical leadership role will work especially closely with the "LAMP in ADEF Tunnel" (LAT) Project Leader, who is responsible for directing the design and building of the LAMP prototype accelerator, LAT, in the ADEF Tunnel in building 53-0365.

The purpose of LAT is to mature LAMP's critical technology elements. LAT will include H+ and H- ion sources, a Low Energy Beam Transport (LEBT), a radiofrequency quadrupole (RFQ), a Medium Energy Beam Transport (MEBT), and the first of the six LAMP drift tube linacs (DTLs).

Both AOT Division and the LAMP project expect that once this technology maturation is completed, the LAT accelerator hardware, along with the additionally procured drift tube linacs and ancillary accelerator hardware, will replace the current front-end hardware in the LANSCE accelerator through the first 100 MeV.

As this happens, the responsibility for the LAT hardware will be transferred in phases from the LAT Project Leader to the LFEPL. The LFEPL will have an additional responsibility for the design and procurement of the accelerator components that are needed in addition to the LAT components to bring the proton beam to 100 MeV, and for all facility interfaces needed to install the LAMP hardware and to get it operational.

Several of the LAMP subsystem task teams that report to the LAT Project Leader will also report to the LFEPL, initially with nearly all their activities directly by the LAT Project Leader but transitioning over time to where nearly all their activities will be directly by the LFEPL.

These subsystem teams include: the Sources and Injector Team, the LEBT Team, the MEBT Team, the Choppers Team, the DTL Tank 1 Team, the High Power RF/Low Level RF Team, the Protective Services Team, the Instrumentation and Control Team, and the Startup and Commissioning Team.

In addition, the LFEPL will have dedicated subsystem teams for DTL tanks 2-6 and for LANSCE tunnel infrastructure and facility interfacing.

Some of the expected job duties include balancing the scope of the various subsystem tasks with the available overall funding while working with line management for securing resources to execute that scope, directing subsystem leads, managing budget and schedule, developing and presenting progress reports to the LAMP technical director, oversight of facility upgrades to support LAMP operations, and ensuring adherence of team members to disciplined operations as well as a fully integrated safety culture.

In addition, the successful candidate will foster collaboration within the greater LAMP project and develop healthy cooperation with other LAMP project leaders. As this project is related to significant technological improvements to an existing accelerator facility, the LFEPL has a unique opportunity to support team members' career development, including supporting publications and participation in conferences.

Learn more about LANSCE: http://lansce.lanl.gov/

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Expert-level understanding of fundamental accelerator technology.
• Demonstrated ability to direct a large technical team to efficiently execute project tasks and complete deliverables and milestones on time.
• Demonstrated excellence in leading projects crossing multiple line organizations.
• Demonstrated ability constructively bridge between project and line.
• Demonstrated commitment to disciplined operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Laboratory's behavioral competencies (collaborative problem solving, continuous learning, commitment, shared outcome, and trustworthy).
• Demonstrated expert-level knowledge and commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.

Education/Experience

Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 15 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ten years or more of experience in technical leadership.
• Demonstrated success in leading large projects of $10M or more.
• Recognized as a leader in the U.S. accelerator community
• Experience managing accelerator facilities under DOE Order 420.2D
• Knowledge of Laboratory, DOE, and NNSA programmatic missions, goals, commitments, and critical issues.
• Experience managing projects under DOE Order 413.3B

Work Environment:

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will

Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance

Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.

Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer.

All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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