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Nuclear Safety Basis Analyst

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Nuclear Safety Analyst position at the Client in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: $88-$94/hr

Location: Los Alamos, NM

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 9/80s

Clearance: Must have the ability to obtain a Q Clearance

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

• Candidates must have prior Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) experience supporting nuclear facilities—applications without this will not be considered.
• Must be willing and able to relocate to the Los Alamos, NM area and work a hybrid schedule with onsite requirements.
• Must meet minimum education and experience requirements (Bachelor's in Engineering/Science + 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent).

Impact

As a Safety Basis Analyst 3, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe operation of nuclear and non-nuclear facilities at LANL, specifically supporting USQ efforts at TA-55. This position directly contributes to maintaining safety compliance during a period of increased operational tempo, supporting critical national security missions through hazard analysis, safety documentation, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform nuclear and non-nuclear hazard and risk analyses to ensure safe facility operations
• Conduct hazard identification, hazard analysis, and facility hazard categorization
• Perform accident analysis and support selection of safety controls
• Develop and maintain safety basis documentation including:
• Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) determinations
• Documented Safety Analysis (DSA)
• Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs)
• Safety Assessment Documents
• Facility Safety Plans and Safety Analysis Reports
• Support increased workload demands related to PF4/TA-55 operations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in secure environments
• Support qualification process and task-based assignments
• Work flexible schedules including potential weekends and overtime

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science with minimum 8 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in safety basis development and hazard analysis
• Direct experience with USQ processes in nuclear facilities
• Ability to obtain a Q Clearance
• Ability to work onsite as required in a hybrid environment
• Willingness to support flexible schedules, including weekends and overtime
• Ability to obtain unescorted and A-level access

Desired Skills

• Strong background in nuclear facility safety basis work
• In-depth knowledge of USQ processes and requirements
• Experience working in high-hazard or nuclear environments (e.g., TA-55, PF4)
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Ability to quickly integrate into fast-paced, mission-critical environments

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and a minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Equivalent education and experience appropriate for performing safety analysis work may be considered

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapon systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

EHS Manager (Rio Rancho)

The EHS Manager will lead Environmental, Health, and Safety efforts for Castelion's Rio Rancho, New Mexico facility, supporting solid rocket motor manufacturing, integration, and test operations. This role is responsible for building and managing site EHS programs to ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced, high-hazard manufacturing environment.

The EHS Manager will play a key role in facility startup, commissioning, and ramp to production, partnering closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to embed safety and environmental stewardship across development and manufacturing. The ideal candidate brings experience in process safety, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance in aerospace, manufacturing, energetics, or other high-consequence environments, and will also provide periodic EHS support to Castelion's Midland, Texas test facility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the EHS leader for the Rio Rancho facility, responsible for developing and managing site EHS programs, systems, and policies to ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance.
• Lead EHS planning and execution during facility startup, commissioning, and ramp to production, partnering with operations and engineering to integrate safety and environmental requirements into processes, equipment, and daily operations.
• Develop and maintain process safety and risk management programs, including hazard analyses (HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA) and risk assessments to identify and mitigate operational hazards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ATF, NFPA, and applicable state and local regulations, including oversight of environmental programs such as hazardous waste, air emissions, stormwater management, and regulatory reporting.
• Implement and continuously improve safety programs through audits, inspections, training, and safety initiatives that strengthen operational discipline and safety culture.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis for safety or environmental events, implementing corrective and preventive actions and maintaining site emergency response plans and preparedness.
• Provide periodic EHS support to Castelion's Midland, Texas facility, including audits, incident support, and program development as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting EHS and process safety programs in manufacturing, test, or other high-hazard operational environments.
• Experience implementing process safety management and hazard analysis techniques (HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA).
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ATF, NFPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Experience leading incident investigations and corrective action programs.
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing EHS programs in manufacturing or test environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to support Midland, Texas operations.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, or similar.
• Experience supporting solid rocket motor manufacturing, propulsion systems, energetics, or explosive/high-energy material operations.
• Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, or greenfield manufacturing site development.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience applying continuous improvement and risk-based safety methodologies.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment as Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers three weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

• Identify opportunities to improve current changeover practices.
• Determine longest-lead tasks and develop process standards.
• Partner with team leads to optimize resource allocation.
• Design pre-changeover preparation strategies.
• Coach teams in treating changeovers with the same rigor as production, including scheduling, resource planning, and issue escalation.
• Create best-practice methods for clearing longest-lead items.

• Collaborate with FSQ partners to determine risk rankings and cleaning requirements.
• Build understanding across teams about why each cleaning task is performed.
• Identify and eliminate over-cleaning where appropriate.
• Create or update standard task flows to accelerate changeovers while maintaining safety and effectiveness.

• Identify pain points and investigate the underlying reasons for cleaning tasks.
• Explore equipment, process, or tooling changes that simplify cleaning.
• Evaluate potential capital investments and present recommendations to engineering.
• Implement viable non-capital improvements.
• Conduct responsible, data-backed experiments to validate new ideas.

• Benchmark cleaning and changeover practices from other sites or industries.
• Incorporate best practices from non-traditional sources (e.g., dental cleaning tools, vehicle detailing processes, automated wash systems).
• Adapt external insights to develop safer, faster, more effective internal cleaning methods.

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Technical field preferred) and at least 5 years of related manufacturing experience

• High school diploma and at least 10 years of related manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of manufacturing data systems (e.g., asset management, storeroom systems, quality tracking, ERP, safety/environmental systems)
• Demonstrated ability to apply foundational manufacturing systems and utilize operational standards
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to coach teams, utilize standards, and apply continuous improvement principles

• Formal Lean or Continuous Improvement training

• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Effective Communication Skills

Project Controls 4

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Pay Rate: $85/hr – $95/hr

Assignment Duration: 1 Year

Positions Available: 2

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls 4 to support project execution activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role provides senior-level expertise in project planning, scheduling, cost engineering, and Earned Value Management (EVMS) to ensure successful delivery of complex technical projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls systems, cost estimating, schedule development, and financial analysis, with the ability to identify cost and schedule trends and provide actionable recommendations to project leadership.

This position works under consultative direction and may provide technical oversight and leadership for project controls teams, ensuring compliance with project objectives, schedules, and financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and project controls processes.
• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, cost control, and financial reporting activities for complex projects.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
• Identify cost and schedule trends and provide analysis and recommendations to project leadership.
• Supervise or provide technical direction for planning, scheduling, and cost engineering activities.
• Prepare and review cost reports, schedule analysis, and project performance metrics.
• Support project organizational and administrative activities including budget tracking and performance monitoring.
• Provide innovative solutions to cost and schedule challenges on complex technical projects.
• Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards to improve project control performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or related field.
• 12+ years of related project controls experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong experience with cost estimating, cost control, and financial analysis for large projects.
• Demonstrated experience with schedule development, monitoring, and analysis.
• Experience supporting EVMS-based project environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and related tools).
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership on complex project assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in DOE, NNSA, or federal project environments.
• Prior experience supporting engineering, construction, or technical programs.
• Experience working as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or supporting project budgets and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of project financial status reporting and earned revenue tracking.

Work Environment

• Onsite position located in Los Alamos, NM.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Work performed in a non-secure area with no clearance required for start.
• Position supports project activities within the PC organization at LANL.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $85/hr – $95/hr
• Potential short-term per diem available for qualifying candidates.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact national laboratory projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

COMPA Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting agencies.

No C2C or agency submissions will be accepted.

Work Control Planner 2

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $55/hr – $60/hr

Schedule: 4x10 (supporting 24/7 operations)

Duration: 12-month contract with strong possibility of extension

Position Overview

COMPA Industries is seeking an experienced Work Control Planner 2 to support operations and maintenance planning activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role supports the execution plan of PF-4 glovebox installation and facility operations and requires the development and coordination of detailed work packages in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting DOE, nuclear, industrial, or highly regulated facility operations and will be responsible for planning and developing safe, executable work packages that support maintenance, modification, and operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical work packages, including labor, materials, time estimates, and safety requirements.
• Prepare step-by-step work instructions and procedures for operations, maintenance, and facility modifications.
• Plan work activities related to mechanical, electrical, chemical, or radiological systems within nuclear facilities.
• Identify and resolve work constraints, ensuring packages are ready for safe execution.
• Coordinate with engineers, maintenance teams, safety personnel, and project managers to support work execution.
• Ensure planning documentation complies with LANL and DOE safety and operational standards.
• Support work package closure activities and documentation review.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical discipline, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in work control planning, maintenance planning, or operations planning.
• Experience developing technical work packages, procedures, or planning documentation.
• Ability to work in high-hazard or highly regulated environments such as DOE, nuclear, defense, or industrial facilities.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DOE or NNSA facilities.
• Familiarity with the following systems:
• MWP
• Primavera P6
• Asset Suite
• Experience in work control, maintenance planning, or facility operations in nuclear or industrial environments.
• PPA certification (Policy Procedure Writer) is a plus.

Work Environment & Schedule

• 100% onsite at Los Alamos National Laboratory (TA-55).
• 4/10 schedule supporting 24/7 operations including potential shift work:
• Tue–Fri Days (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Tue–Fri Nights (5:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
• Fri–Mon Days (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Fri–Mon Nights (5:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
• On-call and overtime may be required.

Additional Details

• Number of Positions: 2
• Assignment Duration: 1 year with possible extension
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance required

Compensation

$55 – $60 per hour, depending on experience.

Important Notice

This position is open to individual applicants only.

No outside recruiting agencies, third-party submissions, or C2C (Corp-to-Corp) arrangements will be accepted.

Any resumes submitted by agencies without a signed agreement with COMPA Industries will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Project Controls Engineer 4

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Pay Rate: $85/hr – $91/hr

Assignment Duration: 1 Year

Positions Available: 2

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls 4 to support project execution activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role provides senior-level expertise in project planning, scheduling, cost engineering, and Earned Value Management (EVMS) to ensure successful delivery of complex technical projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls systems, cost estimating, schedule development, and financial analysis, with the ability to identify cost and schedule trends and provide actionable recommendations to project leadership.

This position works under consultative direction and may provide technical oversight and leadership for project controls teams, ensuring compliance with project objectives, schedules, and financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and project controls processes.
• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, cost control, and financial reporting activities for complex projects.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
• Identify cost and schedule trends and provide analysis and recommendations to project leadership.
• Supervise or provide technical direction for planning, scheduling, and cost engineering activities.
• Prepare and review cost reports, schedule analysis, and project performance metrics.
• Support project organizational and administrative activities including budget tracking and performance monitoring.
• Provide innovative solutions to cost and schedule challenges on complex technical projects.
• Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards to improve project control performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or related field.
• 12+ years of related project controls experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong experience with cost estimating, cost control, and financial analysis for large projects.
• Demonstrated experience with schedule development, monitoring, and analysis.
• Experience supporting EVMS-based project environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and related tools).
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership on complex project assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in DOE, NNSA, or federal project environments.
• Prior experience supporting engineering, construction, or technical programs.
• Experience working as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or supporting project budgets and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of project financial status reporting and earned revenue tracking.

Work Environment

• Onsite position located in Los Alamos, NM.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Work performed in a non-secure area with no clearance required for start.
• Position supports project activities within the PC organization at LANL.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

COMPA Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting agencies.

No C2C or agency submissions will be accepted.

We put the unity in \"opportunity.

Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $55/hour
• Location: Carlsbad, NM
• Assignment Duration: 12 months+
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours +
• Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a closely related position
• Associates degree in Drafting or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• General knowledge of 2D CAD software AutoCAD/Microstation/Bluebeam
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
• Strong in Oil & Gas
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities:

• Transforms complex rough product designs into working documents using computer aided design (CAD)
• Develop computer generated drawings, isometrics, details, plans, schedules, and data sheets
• Prepare dimensional drawings for layouts and non-dimensional drawings such as one lines, etc
• Revises drawings based on instructions from engineers, etc
• Communicate effectively and work with other members of the design team of each individual project assignment. Interface management across disciplines
• Document control support, database administration, and progress reporting
• Coordination and communication of various issues among the company and contractor's engineering team that affect the discipline engineering drawings
• Keep Supervisor informed of discipline engineering progress, deviations, and execution concerns
• Support internal engineering general interest or Global Practice initiatives as requested by Supervisor

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.

About the Role

As Quality Manager, you will set, own, and elevate the standards that guide product and process quality. You will develop and communicate site quality policies, lead and coach a quality team, and maintain a compliant and effective quality management system aligned to ISO 9001 and AS9100. You will partner across operations, engineering, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement, reduce the cost of quality, and strengthen customer satisfaction using structured, data‐driven methods.

Responsibilities

• You will establish and socialize quality standards and procedures so products and processes meet defined benchmarks.
• You will administer and improve the quality management system, monitor progress against quality goals, and facilitate formal reviews.
• You will lead problem solving and corrective actions using approaches such as root cause analysis, 8D, SPC, and CAPA to address customer, internal, and supplier issues with both immediate containment and durable solutions.
• You will guide activities that include inspection and visual standards, control of nonconforming material, and Material Review Board decisions.
• You will evaluate incoming material, in‐process quality, and finished goods, and work with operations to strengthen capability and stability.
• You will plan and execute continuous improvement initiatives that include value stream mapping, cost reduction, and waste elimination while capturing and standardizing best practices.
• You will manage required documentation under ISO 9001 and AS9100 and internal procedures, including PPAPs, control plans, process flow diagrams, FMEAs, measurement system and gage studies, and SPC charts.
• You will prepare and present clear, actionable reporting on quality metrics, trends, and risks to site and corporate stakeholders.
• You will engage customers and suppliers on quality concerns, audit readiness, systemic improvements, and joint action plans, representing the organization with credibility and a solutions mindset.
• You will lead, develop, and empower the quality team through coaching, training, and clear objectives.

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor's degree and at least six years of relevant experience in manufacturing quality with demonstrated ownership of site or business unit results.

Required Skills

• You have comprehensive knowledge of quality concepts and principles and apply them with sound judgment and independence.
• You are fluent in ISO 9001 and ideally AS9100 and comfortable producing and maintaining core quality documentation such as PPAP, control plans, process flows, FMEAs, MSA and gage studies, and SPC.
• You are a strong people leader who sets direction, coaches for performance, and builds collaborative relationships across operations, engineering, supply chain, and with customers and suppliers.
• You think analytically, communicate clearly in writing and in person, and use a structured approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• You are comfortable with data and reporting and with standard quality and business systems.
• Experience influencing budgets, strategic planning, and procedural change is beneficial.
• You have the ability to review and work with ITAR‐controlled technical data and documents.

Preferred Skills

• Experience influencing budgets, strategic planning, and procedural change is beneficial.

Pay range and compensation package

We offer a competitive compensation package with performance‐based incentives, comprehensive benefits, retirement programs, and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic.

Work Authorization

This role involves access to ITAR‐controlled technical data. Eligibility to work with such data is required.

Project Controls Engineer 4

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Senior Project Controls Engineer position at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: $85/hr - $90/hr

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Citizenship: US citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule

The Project Controls Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and the broader Project Controls System at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This position significantly influences the success of high-impact projects through expert cost engineering, scheduling, and project management support. The specialist will contribute to developing advanced techniques and standards, guiding project teams, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, and control activities for highly complex projects.
• Supervise and provide technical direction for planning/scheduling and cost engineering activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor progress against milestones.
• Prepare, review, and present detailed cost engineering and scheduling reports.
• Analyze cost trends and schedule performance for management attention.
• Provide innovative solutions to project control challenges and guide technical teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert in EVMS tools and processes.
• Utilize independent judgment to determine the best course of action for achieving project objectives.
• Work under consultative direction and with minimal supervision to meet long-range project goals.
• Support project administrative and organizational tasks, including financial reporting and status updates.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in project controls functions, including:

• Planning and scheduling (development, control, analysis)
• Cost engineering (estimating, control, financial reporting, and analysis)
• Proficiency in multiple software applications used for project controls and cost analysis.
• Experience with supervision, personnel administration, and technical training.
• Understanding of financial reporting systems and cost control procedures.
• Ability to work independently with wide latitude in methods and evaluation criteria.

Desired Skills

• Subject matter expertise in project management and EVMS.
• Proven ability to implement corrective actions and monitor project progress.
• Familiarity with engineering principles related to technical project implementation.
• Knowledge of control account management (CAM) duties and responsibilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Viewed as an expert in the field with the ability to guide the development of future concepts and project methodologies.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Post-graduate coursework or certifications in project controls or engineering disciplines is preferred.

Next Steps

If you are a driven and highly experienced project controls professional seeking a pivotal role in national security and scientific innovation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume to be considered for this opportunity at Los Alamos National Laboratory. A recruiter from Compa Industries will contact qualified candidates to discuss next steps.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

COMPA's policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.

The ideal candidate will oversee projects from bidding to execution. You will work with senior management and act as the point of contact for clients.

Responsibilities

• May initiate the investigation of abnormal events, incidents, and /or accidents to identify the root cause and assist in implementing appropriate corrective actions. May serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for planning, budgeting, managing, and controlling costs and schedule performance for a project or subproject and serve as a point of contact for project controls, including account scope, schedule, budget and technical performance. Ensure work packages realistically represent the duration and budget necessary to perform work and perform variance analysis reviews, determine cause an effect of schedule or cost variance and define achievable corrective action plans. May be required to present project management performance plans, status updates, trends or issues to federal sponsors.
• Proven leadership and management skills (organize, direct, control) a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress and resource allocation. Advanced experience managing construction projects including proactively managing project scope, schedule and budget including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). Demonstrated experience identifying project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of a project.
• Advanced knowledge of all phases and complexity levels of construction projects, upgrades, renovations and D&D. Lead constructability reviews of the design process and the potential impacts to construction cost and schedule. Extensive knowledge and experience with facility maintenance and/or construction management including systems engineering design and maintenance, safety/authorization basis, configuration management programs, work control and facility control systems.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements related to all trades.
• Extensive understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong and effective customer engagement. Demonstrated experience interfacing with program, project, and line management to develop clear and executable action plans to address issues or needs. Provide personal leadership, direction and technical advice regarding health, safety and environmental compliance. Demonstrated experience and skill in identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions and establishing a recovery Plan/Path forward. Ability to determine actions to be performed on problems affecting maintenance programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that includes reporting on project status to senior level management, project stakeholders, as well as regulatory inquiries. Demonstrated skill in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports. Demonstrated ability to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking job activities including the coordination of materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers. Ability to promote an open communication environment to develop mutual trust and teamwork.
• Position typically requires a recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized courses in project management, and ten (10) years work experience (5+ years experience in at least one of the following functions: engineering, procurement and construction) leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above, or any combination of education and experience.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule- Days, Nights, Weekends.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance is required.
• Nuclear Experience is required.