Associate Laboratory Directorate Facilities Office

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  • Associate Laboratory Directorate Facilities Office (ALDFO)

    At the Associate Laboratory Directorate Facilities Office (ALDFO), we are the driving force behind Los Alamos National Laboratory’s success. Our dedicated team ensures that every facility is mission-ready, enabling groundbreaking research and innovation to thrive. We are more than just a support team; we are integral to everything LANL achieves.

    Why Choose ALDFO?

    • Mission-Critical Impact: we work directly on national security, providing the foundation for LANL’s cutting-edge science and technology to flourish.
    • Supportive & Collaborative Environment: Our culture of collaboration and mutual support, ensures every team member plays a vital role.
    • At ALDFO, we are more than Ph. Ds, we bring together a wide range of skills and diverse expertise. Your unique skills and experiences will be a valuable addition to our team.
    • Comprehensive Operations: With strong operational leadership, and several specialized divisions, ALDFO's comprehensive involvement across the Laboratory is vital to LANL’s achievements.

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    Welcome to LANL Facilities and Operations

    Bret Simpkins introduces ALDFO, and the dedicated team ensures that every aspect of the lab runs smoothly and efficiently.

    • Operations Support

      Oversees three key divisions: Institutional Facilities, Science & Technology Operations, and Utilities & Infrastructure to ensure seamless facility operations and excellent infrastructure service support.

    • Logistics (LOG)

      Trains, deploys, and supervises the Craft workforce. Manages infrastructure, oversees business relationships, and handles property, materials, and shipping operations.

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    • Institutional Facilities (IF):

      Manages and operates key Laboratory buildings, including High-Performance Computing facilities, to provide a safe, comfortable environment for advancing the Lab's mission.

    • Maintenance & Site Services (MSS)

      Provides safe, reliable infrastructure maintenance and utility support for both nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.

      Maintenance and Site Services
    • Science & Technology Operations (STI):

      Maintains a safe facility, by improving processes, and adapting program changes to support operational goals.

    • Utilities & Infrastructure (UI)

      Oversees the Laboratory’s electric, gas, sewer, steam, and water utility systems, and manages site grounds and roads to ensure reliable and efficient operations.

      UI
    • Readiness & Training Program

      Provides operational readiness support, delivers training, manages subcontracts, and implements integrated work systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.

    • Engineering Services (ES)

      System engineering support and project engineering services ensure efficient operations and maintenance across the Laboratory.

      Engineering Service
    • Fire Protection (FP)

      The Fire Protection Office (FP) supports Los Alamos National Laboratory, DOE/NNSA, and the local community by offering fire protection engineering and program services to reduce fire risks.

    • Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS)

      Safeguards the Laboratory by offering expert leadership in criticality safety, ensuring safe and efficient handling of fissionable materials.

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    • Nuclear Safety Program

      Safeguards the Laboratory by providing expert leadership in criticality safety, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of fissionable materials.

    • Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering

      Delivers essential engineering services for modernizing TA-55 infrastructure and supports the national security mission with expert design and project execution.

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    • Safety Basis (SB)

      Protects the public, workers, and the environment through rigorous safety analysis and the effective implementation of hazard controls.

    Contact Us

    Have a question about working at LANL or need assistance related to hiring? Get in touch with ALDFO.