Job Description

Operations Support Specialist 4

Los Alamos National Laboratory | Los Alamos, NM

Salary: $65 - $70 per hour + Per diem or Relocation packages (when applicable)

Schedule: 4/12 schedule aligned with project needs

Must have DOE nuclear facility Radiation Protection experience to be considered.

Are you an experienced Radiation Protection professional with DOE or nuclear facility experience looking to support mission-critical operations tied to national security?

COMPA Industries is hiring an Operations Support Specialist 4 to support high-hazard nuclear operations, construction, and startup activities at TA-55 / PF4—one of the most advanced plutonium facilities in the country.

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Please Read Before Applying

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements to be considered for this role:

• Radiation Protection experience is required – candidates without direct RP experience will not be considered
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience , with 5+ years in Radiation Protection or nuclear facility operations
• Experience supporting DOE Cat II or NRC nuclear facilities is required
• Experience supporting construction, startup, or operations in nuclear environments
• Ability to acquire a DOE Q Clearance

What You’ll Do

• Support design, construction, startup, and operational activities for complex high-hazard nuclear systems
• Serve as a Radiation Protection Subject Matter Expert (SME) to project and field teams
• Provide technical recommendations to engineering, construction, and work control organizations
• Perform independent reviews and assessments to ensure safe and compliant execution
• Interface with leadership, project stakeholders, and customer representatives
• Develop and enforce work standards and ensure compliance with radiological and operational procedures

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in Radiation Protection, nuclear operations, or work planning
• Experience working in DOE, NRC, or high-hazard nuclear environments
• Strong knowledge of Conduct of Operations and radiological controls
• Proven ability to lead teams and provide technical direction in complex environments
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills

Position Details

• Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory – TA-55 (PF4)
• Schedule: 4x12 schedule aligned with project needs
• Duration: Long-term assignment (up to 5 years)
• Environment: Hybrid (on-site and remote) supporting nuclear facility operations
• Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance required (Active clearance preferred)

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on mission-critical nuclear operations supporting national security
• Opportunity to act as a technical leader and SME in high-hazard environments
• Long-term stability with major DOE project pipeline
• Work inside one of the most advanced nuclear facilities in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Note: COMPA's policy may disqualify applicants with certain criminal histories from employment in specific positions.

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