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We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
Pay Range
$63.00 - $77.00 Hourly
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
We're looking for a Plumbing/Pipefitter Shop Supervisor. You will have technical, administrative, and supervisory responsibility for managing and coordinating the work of the plumbers and pipefitters who are members of a collective bargaining agreement. This position is in the Maintenance Production Division within the Infrastructure Maintenance and Utilities Department, and may require work at Site 300 in Tracy, California.
This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
You will
Supervise and coordinate the daily work of the journey-level plumber/pipefitter crews engaged in the installation, repair, fabrication, operation and maintenance of plant facilities and utilities.Interpret and apply Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory policies and procedures pertaining to performance management including but not limited to; constructive and timely feedback to employees, training, and personnel actions including hiring, discipline, dismissal, salary adjustments, documentation, and interviews.Serve as a point of contact between the management team and workers, participate fully in management team decision-making and goal setting.Establish goals and measurements for productivity in craft work processes and make appropriate adjustments.Implement work control process by serving as a responsible individual/work supervisor responsible for day-to-day work activities of assigned personnel ensuring that the work is performed in accordance with the Work Permit, Skill of the Craft and Competent Worker qualifications.Be responsible for the general oversight and personal commitment to the goals of Integrated Safety Management, Integrated Safeguards and Security Management, compliance with all environmental safety and health (ES&H) regulations, good business practices, diversity, and equal opportunity.Perform essential computer skills to communicate with administrative and management personnel.Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.Extensive journey-level knowledge, abilities, and work experience in the plumber or pipefitter trade.Technical, administrative, and supervisory skills and experience including independent decision making, workload scheduling, labor utilization, implementation of policies and procedures, execution of disciplinary action, and completion of performance appraisals.Intermediate experience providing direction and adjusting work activities to meet changing requirements as well as motivate, train, develop, and provide guidance with an emphasis on teamwork.Advanced skills in the application of federal, state, and local Safety policies, laws and regulations.Effective customer service and interpersonal communication skills necessary to facilitate collaborative interactions between customers, vendors, and the skilled trades, including the ability to interact in writing and verbally with all levels of technical, administrative and management personnel. Proficiency using personal computers and software, including the ability to interact in writing and verbally with all levels of technical, administrative and management personnel.Ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime work, including off-hours on-call rotation, and be able to work all shifts and in all buildings and areas of the Laboratory, including Site 300.Valid California Driver’s License required. Additional Information#LI-Onsite
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!Flexible Benefits Package401(k)Relocation AssistanceEducation Reimbursement ProgramFlexible schedules (*depending on project needs)Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversityOur core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagementSite 300
Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).
Security Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Wireless and Medical Devices
Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.
If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
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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.
We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
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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.
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