Operations Support Specialist Radiation Protection

Operations Support Specialist 4 - Radiation Protection / Construction (DOE/LANL)

Location: Los Alamos, NM | TA-55, PF-4 (Plutonium Facility) | Tech Area 51-0174 | 100% Onsite

Compensation: $65 - $70/hr

Schedule: 4x10s

Duration: Up to 3 years, with possibility of extension or conversion

Travel: Long-term travel required

Per Diem / Relocation: Per diem available for long-term travel

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance: DOE Q Clearance required; no prior clearance needed to start

Why This Role

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Senior Operations Support Specialist to support critical construction and radiological operations within a DOE Hazard Category II nuclear facility. This role is ideal for professionals who combine deep Radiation Protection experience with construction execution background and can operate as a technical leader across complex, high hazard projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and mission success at LANL's TA-55 Plutonium Facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Radiation Protection oversight and technical support for construction and field activities within a DOE Category II nuclear facility
• Support project teams, engineers, and construction crews in maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
• Coordinate closely with facility operations, safety, and project management staff throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with DOE and LANL radiological and nuclear safety requirements
• Communicate clearly and collaboratively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support long-term field assignments, including extended travel as required by project needs

Required Qualifications

• S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance
• Demonstrated experience in DOE construction environments
• Demonstrated experience in a DOE Category II Nuclear Facility
• Demonstrated experience in a DOE Plutonium Facility
• No degree required, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience acceptable
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills

Desired Skills

• Navy Nuclear program background highly desired
• Experience operating as a technical leader on complex, high hazard nuclear facility projects
• Ability to manage competing priorities across field and construction activities

Education and Experience Requirements

• No specific degree required; BS or equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• No specific certifications required
• No specific software knowledge requirements

Mandatory Requirements - Read Before Applying

• Demonstrated DOE construction experience required, candidates without this will not be considered
• Demonstrated DOE Category II Nuclear Facility experience required, candidates without this will not be considered
• Demonstrated experience in a DOE Plutonium Facility required, candidates without this will not be considered
• Must be willing and able to work 100% onsite in Los Alamos, NM, including long-term travel as needed