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This position will be filled at either the Asphalt Plant Superintendent II or Superintendent III level, depending on the experience and skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is looking for a Superintendent who will be responsible for management of Asphalt Plant production operations and aggregate management.
LANL has produced asphalt for the past 20 years with a batch plant operation. In 2023, a new plant was acquired; an ADM EX120 Counter Flow Asphalt Plant. The annual asphalt tonnage production is estimated to be 20-30 thousand tons.
The Asphalt Plant Production Superintendent will be a part of highly creative, diverse, fast-paced, efficient team challenged with supporting fascinating and challenging growth for the National Laboratory site. LANL continues to experience tremendous growth in mission and increasing needs in new infrastructure and maintenance of existing facilities. The asphalt produced is to supply project needs within the laboratory complex and not for commercial sale. The specifications for asphalt production are the New Mexico State Department of Transportation specifications.
Aggregates are purchased from a third-party supplier and mix design has been developed for the aggregate. The quality testing is provided by a third-party testing laboratory.
The Superintendent will oversee all aspects of the asphalt production with the transportation and placement of final product to be performed by others.
The superintendent will report directly to the LOG-HERG Group Leader.
Job Duties
Asphalt Plant Superintendent II [$90,000 - $147,100]
Asphalt Plant Superintendent III [$99,200 - $164,100]
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Training/Certifications: Asphalt related training and certifications from recognized organizations.
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.
Desired Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications for Higher Level:
Note to Applicants: Please submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the minimum and desired requirements of the position, along with a resume. Some travel to training opportunities or related conferences may be required.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Work Environment:
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
This position will be filled at either the Asphalt Plant Superintendent II or Superintendent III level, depending on the experience and skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is looking for a Superintendent who will be responsible for management of Asphalt Plant production operations and aggregate management.
LANL has produced asphalt for the past 20 years with a batch plant operation. In 2023, a new plant was acquired; an ADM EX120 Counter Flow Asphalt Plant. The annual asphalt tonnage production is estimated to be 20-30 thousand tons.
The Asphalt Plant Production Superintendent will be a part of highly creative, diverse, fast-paced, efficient team challenged with supporting fascinating and challenging growth for the National Laboratory site. LANL continues to experience tremendous growth in mission and increasing needs in new infrastructure and maintenance of existing facilities. The asphalt produced is to supply project needs within the laboratory complex and not for commercial sale. The specifications for asphalt production are the New Mexico State Department of Transportation specifications.
Aggregates are purchased from a third-party supplier and mix design has been developed for the aggregate. The quality testing is provided by a third-party testing laboratory.
The Superintendent will oversee all aspects of the asphalt production with the transportation and placement of final product to be performed by others.
The superintendent will report directly to the LOG-HERG Group Leader.
Job Duties
Asphalt Plant Superintendent II [$90,000 - $147,100]
- Oversee all aspects related to the on-site asphalt production including aggregate procurement; plant operations; permitting compliance; and quality assurance and testing.
- Provide the guidance, oversight, and management for the safe and efficient operations of these functions. The "hands on" work of these operations is provided by Collective Bargaining Employees, primarily Teamsters, Operating Engineers, and Laborers.
- Develop the annual program objectives and operational targets based on client needs.
- Work as part of the team to develop long range manpower schedules and implement schedule delivery in a rapidly changing environment.
- Manage aggregates (ie, sand, rock, base course, fill material) that are used for projects throughout the Lab site.
- Manage snow operations aggregates and liquids, including production of liquids and purchase of salt aggregates. LANL produces and utilizes liquid de-icing materials in winter snow management.
- Oversee all maintenance aspects of Asphalt Plant operations including environmental permitting and compliance, quality assurance and testing contracts, and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Minimum of five years' experience in asphalt production operations.
Asphalt Plant Superintendent III [$99,200 - $164,100]
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level:
- You will develop and manage an industrial operations plan for aggregates, asphalt production, concrete production, and overall site management.
- Prepare and present oral and written reports.
- Minimum of ten years in asphalt production operations
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Understanding of collective union bargaining agreements.
- Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and requirements (NM state and federal).
- Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking job activities.
- Ability to utilize a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking job activities.
- Demonstrated experience in multitasking, customer service, and conflict management.
- Ability to obtain a Q level security clearance.
- Understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge and experience in operation of asphalt producing plants. (Continuous Flow Drums)
- Understanding of asphalt properties, mix designs and ability to make mix adjustments to produce workable products.
- Understanding and knowledge of recycled asphalt mixes and warm mix designs.
- Understanding and knowledge of Asphalt Plant maintenance and operations.
- Understanding of asphalt properties, mix designs and ability to make mix adjustments to produce workable products.
- Understanding and knowledge of recycled asphalt mixes and warm mix designs.
- Understanding and knowledge of Asphalt Plant maintenance and operations.
- Additional Job Requirements for Superintendent 3:
- Demonstrated skill in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports.
- Experience developing and managing an industrial operations plan for aggregates, asphalt production, concrete production, and overall site management.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in use of recycled asphalt mixes and warm mix designs.
Training/Certifications: Asphalt related training and certifications from recognized organizations.
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in maintenance and/or construction.
- 5 or more years' experience in asphalt production operations.
- Active Q level of security clearance.
Desired Qualifications for Higher Level:
- Associate's degree.
- 10 or more years' experience in management of asphalt operations.
Note to Applicants: Please submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the minimum and desired requirements of the position, along with a resume. Some travel to training opportunities or related conferences may be required.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Color discrimination
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Binocular vision
- Reading vision
- Distance vision
- Ability to speak
- Ability to discriminate speech
- Ability to hear high-pitched sounds
- Ability to smell
- Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz)
- Sitting
- Standing
- Walking
- Climbing stairs
- Climbing Ladders
- Bending
- Stooping
- Crouching
- Kneeling
- Crawling
- Twisting the trunk or back
- Balancing
- Reaching overhead
- Reaching horizontally
- Reaching down
- Gripping with the hands
- Pressing with hands or arms
- Pushing with hands or arms
- Pulling with hands or arms
- Typing or keyboarding
- Fine motor control
- Use of both hands
- Use of both arms
- Use of both legs
- Use of both feet
- Lifting 20-30 pounds
- Carrying 20-30 pounds
Work Environment:
- Outdoors/Indoors
- Working overtime or irregular schedule
- Working off-shift/rotating schedule
- In a hot environment 90 - 100 F
- In a dry environment
- Operation of motor vehicles
- Work in a noisy environment
- Work near electrical power supplies
- Work near sources of ionizing radiation
- Work with vibrating equipment/machinery
- Work near machinery with moving parts
- Headgear or head protection
- Safety glasses or eye protection
- Hearing protection
- Gloves or hand protection
- Safety shoes or protective footgear
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)
Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
