Production Control Specialist I & II

Work Location

Los Alamos National Laboratory – Los Alamos, NM

Employment Type

Full-Time / Onsite

Clearance Type

DOE Q Clearance (Position will be cleared to this level)

Job Summary / Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a Production Support Specialist I or II for the Detonator Production (DP) Division at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM. 

The Detonator Production (DP) Division is the premier Production Agency (PA) assigned to produce War Reserve (WR) detonators for the Nation's nuclear stockpile security mission. The Division is part of LANL's Weapons Production Directorate and is comprised of a team of motivated, highly skilled technical and operational support staff working in a matrixed structure. The organization is centered on high-rigor manufacturing operations to produce precision, safe, and reliable WR detonator products. DP partners closely with customers and stakeholders such as NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration), Weapon System Design Agencies (LANL, Sandia, and Livermore), and LANL program management organizations to deliver on uniquely challenging, high-consequence national security objectives. DP upholds vigorous teamwork, personal integrity, a respectful workplace, and continuous improvement in operations, technical excellence, safety, and security.

The Production Control Specialist 1 plays a key role in supporting the packaging and transportation of hazardous and classified materials, ensuring alignment with DP mission deliverables. This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities essential to safety, security, and the successful delivery of products to a diverse customer base.

Key duties include, but are not limited to: Production Control Specialist 1

• Gaining HE, HazMat, and classified matter handling qualifications
• Supporting P&T operations.

In addition to duties noted above, a Production Control Specialist 2 will be responsible for the following key duties:

• Preparing QIs and PCDs using the SOMS system
• Generating and managing shipping documentation
• Conducting visual verification of parts
• Maintaining qualifications in hazardous material and classified matter handling
• Holding and maintaining HE handling qualifications
• Supporting CKA assemblies

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Manufacturing Environment: Experience working in a manufacturing work environment, utilizing a resource planning system.
• Teaming: Experience in being successful working independently as well as in a team environment; one of which is customer focused.
• Process and Procedures: Experience implementing manufacturing process and writing procedure documentation.
• Project Management: Experience with project-oriented work environments, tracking progress and monitoring performance.
• Values and Behaviors: Commitment to Detonator Production's values and Behaviors

Additional Job Requirements for Production Control Specialist 2:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Packaging and Transportation (P&T) Knowledge of packaging and transporting classified matter. Ability to understand P&T policies and procedures requirements.
• Material Requirement Planning: Experience creating Work Order documents and working in an MRP /ERP like system
• Experience working in SOMS

Education/Experience at Production Control Specialist 1: Position requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Education/Experience at Production Control Specialist 2: Position requires 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Desired Qualifications for a Production Control Specialist 1: