Energetic Materials Development Enclave Campus Facility Manager

Job Description We have an opening for a Facility Manager to assist in the management of the Energetic Materials Development Enclave Campus (EMDEC) at Site 300. You will be responsible for managing a team of engineers, technicians, specialists, administrative staff, maintenance managers, and work planners. You will organize and manage a wide range of facility and programmatic functions, including operations and maintenance, facility upgrades, and external outreach activities in support of diverse programmatic activities such as explosives development, experimentation, environmental and engineering testing of components, advanced manufacturing, and diagnostic development activities. This position is in the Facilities Operations and Support (FOS) Organization within the Strategic Deterrence Directorate. This position requires full‑time on‑site presence due to the nature of the work. The role will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. Responsibilities Provide advanced technical leadership and oversight to a multi‑disciplinary team in the day‑to‑day management of facility operations, including the implementation of conduct of operations, work planning and control, ES&H requirements, safety basis requirements, training requirements, internal and external assessment programs, hazardous waste operations, air permits, and other safety management programs. Oversee a range of explosive activities, ensuring operations fall within the approved safety basis envelope and are compliant with both the DOE Explosives Safety Standard and industry standards. Oversee and deconflict complex scheduled activities and proposed changes to ensure they are in accordance with the change request process. Manage resources by appropriately allocating and assigning operators and support personnel to ensure the safe and efficient execution of facility and programmatic activities. Establish and maintain overall responsibility of the maintenance and outage schedules for facilities while balancing priorities, budget and personnel resources, and facility availability in support of program work. Implement continuous improvement processes in both the safety and efficiency of activities using assessments, direct oversight, performance metrics and other tools. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities, at the TSL.5 level Contribute to validation and conceptual plans for new ideas, modify approaches, and/or redefine facility requirements and interactions across S300 explosives facilities that impact organizational operations or direction to achieve long‑term goals and objectives. Lead various aspects of highly complex facility projects, including conceptual design, siting, estimates, construction, and project acceptance. Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, serve as a subject‑matter expert, provide advice, and influence strategic technical decisions. Qualifications Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q‑level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. Bachelor’s degree in Explosive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics Engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Significant experience overseeing complex hazardous operations, including work planning in high‑explosives or other high‑hazard facilities. Significant experience with supervision and resource management necessary to manage a multidisciplinary team at both the professional and technical level. Significant experience writing workflows, work‑procedures, conducting assessments and providing recommendations to management, and participating in critiques and investigations to provide corrective actions following off‑normal occurrences. Expert verbal and written communication, technical, leadership, interpersonal and collaboration skills necessary to effectively present, explain, and advise senior management, external sponsors, regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders. Experience creating complex project plans and developing solutions related to state‑of‑the‑art research and development facilities or high‑hazard operations. Experience with risk assessment techniques such as Failure Modes Effects Analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis, What‑if Analysis, or similar industry‑related risk assessment tools. Significant experience working with and handling high‑hazard materials in a research capacity (e.g., high explosives). Additional qualifications at the TSL.5 level Extensive experience implementing new ideas and approaches that impact organizational operations or direction. Extensive experience solving highly complex issues where there is a high degree of ambiguity. Knowledge of NNSA Design Agency management and structure, including supervision, budget, policies, and processes. Qualifications We Desire Certified LLNL Explosives Handler or equivalent training for handling and testing explosives. Knowledge of the LLNL Explosives enterprise, including serving on the Explosives Safety Committee (or subcommittee), and HE Handler Training Program. Understanding of the regulatory framework around Process Safety Management and air permits as they apply to Site 300. Understanding of the Laboratory’s mission, corporate, Department of Energy, and/or customer/sponsor requirements. Pay Range $200,760 – $305,544 Annually (TSL.5 level) $200,760 – $254,544 Annually (TSL.4 level) Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. California Privacy Notice The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non‑employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here. #J-18808-Ljbffr