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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Shift Technical Engineer (Engineering Technologist 3)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $172K/yr

8+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Shift Technical Engineer to ensure safe and efficient operations at the Plutonium Facility, providing technical expertise and support to various teams and addressing technical challenges during construction activities.

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

Qualification

Nuclear facility engineeringTroubleshooting mechanical systemsTroubleshooting electrical systemsTechnical report preparationFacility instrumentation knowledgeMentoring junior staffDOE OrdersProject management practicesIndustrial environment experienceShift work experienceHuman Reliability Program certificationActive DOE Q ClearanceEffective communicationIndependent work

Required

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

Demonstrated 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

Demonstrated advanced 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

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

Demonstrated ability to review and assess work produced by peers within the organization

Experience Mentoring and training 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 8 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