Cleared Distinguished Electromechanical Technologist - Equipment LifecycleManagement, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 102,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque seeks a Distinguished Electromechanical Technologist to join the Equipment Lifecycle Management team. On any given day, you may be called to support complex PIE-related projects and oversee equipment moves, installations, upgrades and replacements.

You will lead technical teams, mentor staff, and collaborate with department and center staff to design innovative solutions and ensure safety and reliability of critical infrastructure equipment.

Qualifications

• Problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to leadTechnical teams and mentor staff.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration across groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties in support of Equipment Lifecycle Management projects and PIE.
• Work closely with department and center staff to support equipment projects and advise on equipment choices.
• Lead projects requiring deep knowledge of equipment mechanics to achieve success.
• Research, analyze data, and develop solutions for equipment and infrastructure challenges, including safety-critical systems.
• Support instrumentation, process mechanics, and high-precision measurement in automated and manual systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma with 8+ years

Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent

Job description

LocationAlbuquerque, NM
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at:

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a Distinguished Electromechanical Technologist to join our Equipment Lifecycle Management team.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Perform a variety of duties in support of technical activities related to Equipment Lifecycle Management projects and associated process infrastructure equipment (PIE)
• Work closely with department and center staff to support new and ongoing equipment projects. This individual will be a key resource to technical staff in equipment and PIE choices, including installation, modification, upgrades and replacements. Often requires creative problem solving and an ability to design and implement unique solutions
• Lead projects that require a high level of knowledge of equipment mechanics and process performance to achieve success.
• Research, collect data, analyze results and develop solutions for a variety of equipment and infrastructure challenges, including for safety critical system
• Support instrumentation, process mechanics, high precision tolerance measuring in automated and manual systems, testing and troubleshooting of systems, including building systems
• Experience designing and overseeing teams that provide rigging, millwright, hoisting, and transport for unusually large, heavy, high-value equipment systems. This includes high precision alignment of critical equipment
• Mentor staff, technologists and management as required to lead, assist and share a deep level of knowledge

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

Salary Range

$102,400 - $168,800

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require

• High school diploma, plus eight (8) or more years of directly related experience
• Experience in equipment installations, characterizations, and utility requirements
• Experience in high dollar/high consequence equipment moves/installations
• Experience and demonstrated skill investigating problems affecting systems and equipment and recommending and implementing solutions
• Experience in leading technical teams in investigating issues, developing and implementing solutions
• At least 3 and a maximum of 5 letters of recommendation are required, upon request by the hiring manager
• 3-5 years' experience collaborating on technical projects customers external to your immediate team
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start

Qualifications We Desire

• High school diploma, plus twenty (20) or more years of directly related experience.
• Experience in Power Source Technologies, Neutron Generators or Energetics equipment or facilities, infrastructure, and processes
• Extensive expertise in high precision manufacturing equipment selection, evaluation, logistics, installation, and maintenance
• Ability to work independently and team with a group of people who have diverse skill sets and can deliver to their customers with excellence
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills

About Our Team

Department 7573 provides asset and infrastructure support to Centers 7500 and 7400. The Equipment Lifecycle Management team coordinates equipment needs across the center, and leads projects to procure, install and characterize new equipment, including replacements and new capabilities. The Calibration & Maintenance team supports all center equipment with preventative and corrective maintenance and calibration. The infrastructure team coordinates with Division 4000 on facility needs and manages process infrastructure equipment across the center.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.