Los Alamos National Laboratory · 21 hours ago
Reliability Engineering Technologist 2/3
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $172K/yr
5+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Reliability Engineering Technologist 2/3 will contribute and guide the reliability program for the maintenance of equipment, machinery, and buildings, as well as develop maintenance procedures and reliability processes relevant to facility maintenance activities.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyzes failure modes and their impacts on operations
Collaborates with engineering teams to develop reliability improvement plans
Supports root cause analysis investigations and corrective actions
Assists in the development and refinement of preventive maintenance strategies using system performance data, technician feedback, and failure history to improve asset reliability
Structures and maintains asset hierarchy and master data within the CMMS
Creates, revises, and validates technical drawings and documentation using CAD tools; actively participates in design reviews and maintenance readiness assessments
Supports equipment configuration, upgrades, and reviews of vendor technical proposals
Evaluates PM effectiveness and scheduling in collaboration with planners, recommending improvements based on work history and equipment criticality
Leads small tasks or work streams within engineering projects and serves as a technical resource/mentor to junior technologists and maintenance personnel and lower level staff
Uses CMMS and analytical software to monitor equipment performance, generate technical documentation, and communicate findings to engineering and operations teams
Provide technical leadership for reliability and maintenance programs across facilities or systems
Drive long-range planning efforts related to equipment reliability and maintenance strategies
Develop and implement policies, standards, and common processes for maintenance and reliability activities
Lead and influence predictive maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives
Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on performance metrics and risk
Serve as a subject matter expert for reliability methodologies and predictive maintenance technologies
Mentor technologists and maintenance personnel and guide technical decision-making
Interface with management, engineering, and operations leadership on reliability priorities and risks
Support institutional maintenance issues and subcontracted or in-house maintenance services
Qualification
Required
Sound knowledge of mathematical and engineering principles used in evaluating equipment and system performance
Understanding of industry standards, laboratory protocols, and/or relevant DOE/NNSA compliance requirements
Preventive Maintenance working knowledge of PM development principles, maintenance task analysis, and failure mode mitigation
Basic understanding of asset hierarchy standards (e.g., ISO 14224 or similar) and experience managing asset master data in a CMMS
Knowledge of maintenance work planning and control processes
Proficiency in technical documentation, reporting, and use of software tools for engineering and maintenance analysis
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
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
Active Q Clearance
Ability to gain HRP Certification
Experience in Nuclear facility Operations, Engineering and/or Maintenance
Demonstrated ability with conflict resolution
Strong negotiation skills
Experience with techniques such vibration analysis, thermography, ultra-sonic, shock pulse, motor circuit analysis, laser-shaft alignment and/or oil analysis is preferable
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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