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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 3 hours ago

Engineering Technologist 4 - Shift Technical Engineer

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $191K/yr

12+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Technologist to support 24/7 operations at the TA-55 Plutonium Facility, ensuring safe and efficient operations while providing technical expertise to various teams.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure safe and efficient day-to-day operations of the Plutonium Facility

Provide broad technical expertise and input to the Operations Center

Interface with Cognitive System Engineers, Programmatic Groups, Maintenance Groups, and others

Provide proactive support to ensure Technical Safety Requirements are met

Act as the first point of contact for technical and operating challenges during ongoing construction activities

Lead significant portions of nuclear facility engineering projects or teams

Complete assignments that are self-initiated and mostly self-supervised

Perform peer review of the work of others within their own organization

Mentor and train junior staff

Demonstrate ability to work in an industrial/production environment

Qualification

Nuclear facility engineeringTroubleshooting mechanical systemsTechnical Safety RequirementsTechnical report preparationProject managementMentoring junior staffIndustrial environment experienceShift work experienceEffective communicationIndependent work

Required

Expert level technical experience in an operating facility (e.g. nuclear facility, power plants, industrial facilities, etc.)

Familiarity with the design and operation of standard facility equipment to include pumps, motors, HVAC systems, diesel generators, electrical distribution systems, etc

Understanding of facility instrumentation and control systems

Expert level experience in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems

Demonstrated advanced experience assisting with preparing technical reports and studies as part of establishing and maintaining Technical Baseline for new and existing facility structural systems

Thorough knowledge of nuclear facility engineering principles and procedures, guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices

Thorough knowledge of nuclear facility engineering work planning and control methods

Ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and written with management, customers, peers, and craft personnel

Ability to work independently with minimal guidance for assigned tasks

Thorough knowledge of project and process nuclear facility engineering practices

Viewed as subject matter expert within nuclear facility engineering field at the Laboratory

Expected to lead significant portions of nuclear facility engineering projects or teams in support of meeting mission deliverables

Ability to complete assignments that are self-initiated and mostly self-supervised

Performs peer review of the work of others within their own organization

Mentors and trains junior staff

Demonstrated ability to work in an industrial/production environment

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 12 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Preferred

Prior experience as an SRO, STE, STA, operations technician, non-licensed operator, etc. at a nuclear facility is highly desired

Familiarity with LANL Conduct of Operations, Engineering Standards, and Configuration Management

Familiarity with nuclear facility Technical Safety Requirements, Limiting Conditions of Operation, and Documented Safety Analyses (Safety Analysis Reports)

Experience with shift work

Knowledge of DOE Orders and Standards pertaining to operating nuclear facilities

Knowledge of relevant Codes and Standards such as ASME BPVC and the NEC

Active DOE Q Clearance

Human Reliability Program certification, current or previously certified