Shift Technical Engineer

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 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.

Shift Technical Engineer (Engineering Technologist 3) ($104,100 - $172,200)
As a Shift Technical Engineer (STE), the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient day-to-day operations of the Plutonium Facility. Provide broad technical expertise and input to the Operations Center and will also interface with Cognitive System Engineers, Programmatic Groups, Maintenance Groups, and others to help ensure accomplishment of the LANL mission. STE will provide proactive support to ensure Technical Safety Requirements, including Limiting Conditions of Operation and Documented Safety Analyses, are met. Incumbent will 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:****

• 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.

**Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor' 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.

Desired Qualifications:**

• 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.

**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. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year or 2 years.

Note to Applicants:**

• For full consideration please provide a detailed cover letter and resume addressing how you meet the minimum requirements and desired qualifications.
• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

**Work Schedule:
This position will be subject to 24/7 coverage, which will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager based on needs for the facilities.

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 Environments:
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.
Where You Will Work**
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• 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)

Additional Details
Directive 206.2
- Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q
(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

HRP:
This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712,

• These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

New-Employment Drug Test:
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position:
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants:
Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

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 such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to or call opt. 3.