Engineering Technologist 4 - Shift Technical Engineer

Overview

Engineering Technologist 4 - Shift Technical Engineer role at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The position supports 24 / 7 operations at the TA-55 Plutonium Facility and is part of a brand-new Shift Technical Engineering Team within the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division Essential Balance of Plant Group (PFE-EBP).

What You Will Do

Join a fast paced and performance-focused team supporting nuclear operations in defense of our nation. The Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division Essential Balance of Plant Group (PFE-EBP) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking multiple experienced Engineering Technologists to be part of a brand-new Shift Technical Engineering Team, a mission-critical team that will support 24 / 7 operations at the TA-55 Plutonium Facility.

This position will work rotating 12-hour shifts aligned with the TA-55 Operations Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad technical expertise and input to the Operations Center and will interface with Cognitive System Engineers, Programmatic Groups, Maintenance Groups, and others to help ensure accomplishment of the LANL mission.
• Provide proactive support to ensure Technical Safety Requirements, including Limiting Conditions of Operation and Documented Safety Analyses, are met.
• Act as the first point of contact for technical and operating challenges that arise during ongoing construction activities at the plutonium facility.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements :

Education / Experience : Position requires a Bachelor' 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.

Desired Qualifications

Essential Job Functions

(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation) : General Physical Mobility, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending. Specific Physical Mobility use of both hands, use of both arms, use of both legs, use of both feet, carry / lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

Work in a noisy environment, work near sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, work near machinery with moving parts, working overtime or an irregular schedule.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. The position commitment for this position is 1 year or 2 years.

Note to Applicants

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of certain countries are prohibited from accessing facilities that support national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including LANL.

Where You Will Work

Located in northern New Mexico, LANL is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The benefits package includes :

Security / Clearance & Eligibility

Clearance : Q clearance is required. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance. See DOE orders for details. This position may require additional authorization to access classified information.

HRP

This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 CFR Part 712, including ongoing drug and alcohol testing and periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a policy that includes random drug testing. Federal law supersedes state laws on marijuana.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories. The Laboratory is committed to accessibility and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

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