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

Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory - TA-55 PF4 | Hybrid
Compensation: $70-$80/hr + Per Diem Available
Schedule: 4/10s (aligned with field/construction activities)
Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance required
Duration: Up to 5 years (long-term opportunity)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Position Overview

We are seeking a high-level Operations Support Specialist 4 (OSS 4) to support critical construction and radiological operations within a DOE Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility at LANL. This role is ideal for professionals who have deep experience in Radiation Protection combined with construction execution and can operate as a technical leader across complex, high-hazard projects - ensuring safety, compliance, and mission success.

You will work directly with project leadership, engineering, work control, and field teams to drive execution, resolve technical issues, and ensure radiological controls are properly implemented across all phases of work.

Top Candidate Profile

• Strong Radiation Protection (RP) background in DOE or nuclear environments
• Proven experience supporting construction activities in CAT II nuclear facilities
• Ability to operate as a technical authority and SME in radiological controls
• Experience working with high-hazard systems, gloveboxes, or plutonium facilities (highly preferred)
• Background in Navy Nuclear, DOE, or NNSA environments

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level guidance on Radiation Protection and radiological safety during construction and operations
• Support design, construction, startup, and maintenance activities for complex nuclear systems
• Interface with project teams, work control, and construction leadership to ensure safe execution
• Conduct independent technical reviews and assessments of radiological work and controls
• Drive compliance with DOE standards, Conduct of Operations, and safety requirements
• Lead coordination across multidisciplinary teams and ensure alignment with project deliverables
• Provide technical recommendations and problem-solving for high-risk activities

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of relevant experience including 5+ years in Radiation Protection
• Experience supporting DOE CAT II nuclear facility operations or construction
• Demonstrated experience in radiological work planning and execution, supporting construction in nuclear/high-hazard environments, and interfacing with multiple stakeholders in regulated environments
• Unescorted access eligibility in a secure nuclear environment

Highly Desired - Will Set You Apart

• Experience in plutonium facilities (TA-55/PF-4)
• U.S. Navy Nuclear background
• Strong Conduct of Operations knowledge
• Experience with work control, hazard analysis, and radiological planning
• Proven leadership in complex, high-risk project environments

Core Competencies

• Organization and execution in fast-paced, high-risk environments
• Strong written and verbal communication across technical and leadership teams
• Time management and task tracking with ability to meet deadlines in dynamic environments
• Ability to anticipate issues and drive solutions proactively

Deal Breakers - Will Not Be Considered

• No documented Radiation Protection experience
• No experience supporting construction in DOE CAT II or NRC nuclear facilities

U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Certain criminal histories may disqualify candidates from specific positions.