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Operations Support Specialist 4 (Radiation Protection / Construction)
Los Alamos, New Mexico (LANL – TA-55 PF4)Full-Time / Contract
About the Role
McAfee Safety Analysis, Inc. (MSA) is seeking a highly experienced Operations Support Specialist 4 to support radiological and construction operations within a DOE nuclear facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
This role is critical in ensuring safe execution of work, compliance with radiological controls, and coordination across multidisciplinary project teams in a high-hazard environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert support in Radiation Protection (RP) during construction and operations
- Support design, construction, startup, and maintenance activities
- Coordinate with engineering, work control, and field teams
- Perform technical reviews of radiological work plans and controls
- Ensure compliance with DOE safety and regulatory requirements
- Support hazard analysis, work planning, and execution activities
- Provide technical recommendations and problem-solving support
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required
- 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 construction in DOE or nuclear facilities
- Strong experience in radiological work planning and execution
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance
Important Requirement
Candidates must have direct Radiation Protection experience and experience supporting construction in nuclear or highly regulated environments. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in plutonium facilities (TA-55 / PF4)
- DOE, NNSA, or U.S. Navy Nuclear background
- Strong knowledge of Conduct of Operations
- Experience with hazard analysis, work control, and radiological planning
- Proven leadership in high-risk project environments
Work Environment
- Onsite at Los Alamos National Laboratory (TA-55 PF4)
- High-security, high-hazard nuclear facility environment
- May involve coordination across multiple teams and disciplines
