Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
Research
OperationalandExperimentalSystemsManager
“Operational and Experimental Systems Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, resource planning, continuous improvement, team leadership, operational excellence. directing and coordinating the 24/7 operations of the integrated laser and experimental systems of the NIF. successful execution of complex target experiments in the NIF”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure timely completion of projects; achieve objectives; enhance efficiency and productivity
Industry & Context.
Provide solutions to highly complex problems; Develop solutions to highly complex, ambiguous problems by evaluating and synthesizing multiple tangible and intangible factors through in-depth analysis.
Ability to secure and maintain a U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U. S. citizenship., full-time on-site presence, working various shifts, Pre-Employment Drug Test, restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to secure and maintain a U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U. S. citizenship., Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and significant related experience and demonstrated ability to lead independent work., Expert level knowledge in science or engineering that relates to implementation of integrated, highly complex, and large-scale systems., Expert level experience in the management of operations for large and highly complex technical systems operated by multidisciplinary teams., Significant experience managing and executing an integrated safety management system., Expert interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage personnel conflicts and maintain high morale in a demanding and dynamic environment., Demonstrated experience leading a team and/or group effectively in a fast-paced, high pressure, highly complex, multidisciplinary team environment, working across organizational boundaries., Demonstrated leadership skills for successfully leading and managing multidisciplinary teams., Expert level verbal and written communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively collaborate and lead in a team environment, present and explain technical information, and provide advice to management, personnel and stakeholders., Demonstrated experience in leading the operation of a large highly complex scientific facility.
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
What You'll Do.
directing and coordinating the 24/7 operations of the integrated laser and experimental systems of the NIF
successful execution of complex target experiments in the NIF
ensuring that all activities conducted by operations
and scientific personnel are performed in accordance with NIF’s Integrated Safety Program
or functions with a technical focus
operate under consultative direction with substantial authority
use subject matter expertise and significant team leadership experience
exercise judgment within established policies to monitor workflow
ensure timely completion of projects
independently determine strategies
and achieve objectives while managing organizational impact and pursuing actions to achieve long-term goals.
and collaborate with technical and scientific personnel operating and maintaining diagnostic
Collaborate with and provide direct technical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of experimental support personnel including scientists
Plan and schedule NIF activities by communicating with facility and experimental plans to the Control Room operators and staff.
Provide solutions to highly complex problems to continuously improve the control system this includes participation in design reviews and change review board activities for proposed additions or changes to facility hardware and software.
Provide direct leadership that supports 24 hour per day
7 day per week operations
working various shifts as serve as the Facility Point of Contact and Emergency Manager during off shifts.
Lead the coordination of personnel
and equipment resources for facility maintenance
and construction activities.
Develop solutions to highly complex
ambiguous problems by evaluating and synthesizing multiple tangible and intangible factors through in-depth analysis.
evaluate control room performance with quantifiable metrics and propose improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Provide expert level technical guidance to NIF operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead, coordinate, supervise, and collaborate with technical and scientific personnel; Collaborate with and provide direct technical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of experimental support personnel including scientists, engineers, operators, and technicians.; working across organizational boundaries.; effectively collaborate and lead in a team environment
Communication Scope
Expert level verbal and written communication; facilitation; collaboration skills
Process & Methodology
ensure timely completion of projects, independently determine strategies, achieve objectives
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