Packaging Specialist III or IV

Work Location

Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, NM

Employment Type

Full-Time / Onsite

Clearance Type

DOE Q Clearance (Position will be cleared to this level)

Job Summary / Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a Packaging Specialist III or IV for the Nuclear Materials and TRU Waste Shipping (NPI-7) group at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

The Nuclear Materials and TRU Waste Shipping (NPI-7) group is accepting applications for a Packaging Specialist 3/4 to help us meet our mission. NPI-7 supports the TA-55 programmatic mission ensuring safe, efficient and compliant shipping of all fissile, radioactive and hazardous materials generated/stored at the TA-55 Plutonium Facility, the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research (CMR) building, the TA-50 Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility (RLWTF), and the Radiological Laboratory Utility Office Building (RLUOB), Radioassay and Nondestructive Testing (RANT) and the Transuranic Waste Facility (TWF). We offer plenty of opportunities to learn new things and a supportive environment when challenges arise.

The Packaging Specialist will ensure safe and compliant packaging and or transportation of nuclear material, explosives, and other hazardous material transfers performed by NPI-7 are in full compliance with hazardous materials regulations. Provide review and verification of hazardous material packaging, and shipping documentation. This position interacts with and represents LANL on Hazardous Materials Packaging and Transportation (HMPT) issues with other HMPT experts in the DOE complex, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Maintain required safety and security training and assure safety and security compliance in respect to all material and waste movements both onsite and offsite. A full understanding of applicable safety basis documentation is required (i.e., Documented Safety Requirements (DSAs); Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs); the Transportation Safety Document (TSD); Safety Analysis Reports for Packages (SARPs); and the Explosive Safety Manual).

Packaging Specialist 3

• Provide technical assistance to LANL customers and management on matters dealing DOE contract compliance.
• Understand and adhere to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance specific to facility operations.
• Participate in developing and implementing policies, procedures, systems, and/or forms related to the management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control and/or transportation of Nuclear Material, Explosives, other Hazardous Materials, and/or Classified Matter.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, systems, and/or forms related to the management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control and/or transportation of Nuclear Material, Explosives, other hazardous materials, and/or classified matter.
• Implementation of LANL Federal Motor Carrier Safety program requirements.
• Provide input on cost effective improvements.

Packaging Specialist 4

• Management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage quality control and accountability functions related to Nuclear Material, Explosives, other Hazardous Materials and Classified Matter.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assessment activities.
• This position is viewed as an expert in packaging and transportation concepts within the Laboratory and Department of Energy (DOE) complex.
• Assignments are often self-initiated and virtually self-supervisory. Independent judgment used for determining the course of action to accomplish objectives.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to nuclear materials management
• Extensive experience working in a team environment and experience independently managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Extensive knowledge in the following areas: Regulations for packaging, marking, and labeling hazardous materials; nuclear materials management including special nuclear materials processing, storage, control, disposition and distribution as well as knowledge/understanding of federal, state and local standards.
• Knowledge/understanding of SARP requirements for various Nuclear Material, hazardous material and or classified matter packages.
• Broad experience in scoping work, planning, scheduling and organizing/coordinating resources for hazardous material and shipments.
• Significant experience in Nuclear Material, hazardous materials or classified matter management, disposition, coordination, packaging, and or transportation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

In addition to what is outlined above, the Packaging Specialist 4 will require:

• Demonstrated expert understanding of safety basis documentation and its implementation related to the management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control and/or transportation of Nuclear Material, other hazardous materials, and/or classified matter.
• Expert experience performing proper closure processes for packages containing hazardous material.

Education/Experience:

• Level 3 - Position requires an Associates Degree and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
• Level 4 - Position requires an Associates Degree and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be expected.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working in a nuclear high hazard facility.
• Knowledge of facility operating requirements, safety authorization basis and /or Conduct of Operations.
• Knowledge of radiological controls, criticality safety.
• Knowledge of Integrated Work Management (IWM) and integrated safety and security management (ISSM) procedures.
• Knowledge of Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) for LANL and other applicable treatment, storage and disposal facilities (e.g. WIPP and NTS).
• Knowledge of LANL conduct of maintenance, conduct of engineering, conduct of operations, and quality assurance programs as they apply to management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control and/or transportation of Nuclear Material, Explosives, other Hazardous Materials, and/or Classified Matter.
• LANL Derivative Classifier granted authority by the Los Alamos Classification Program.
• Active Q clearance and ability to participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
• Current or previous LANL Authorized Shipper qualification.
• WCATS trained and qualified.

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner supporting the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other government clients on mission-critical projects. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in national security and technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.