Field Operations Technician (Operator 2/3)

Navy Seabee Foundation; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 54,900 - 103,600; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks Operators to support real-time facility operations across DARHT, High Explosives facilities, and related areas. The role emphasizes field engagement, coordination among operations, maintenance, and engineering, and strict adherence to work controls.

Positions are offered at Operator 2 or Operator 3 level, with increasing autonomy and responsibility for troubleshooting and maintenance release activities. A hands-on, fast-paced environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated reliability and accountability in a field or operational environment.
• Ability to operate independently while maintaining alignment with leadership direction.
• Experience working within safety, procedural, and operational controls.
• Ability to communicate effectively across operations, maintenance, and engineering.
• Working knowledge of facility systems, industrial environments, or equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, procedures, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine facility walkdowns to maintain awareness of conditions, ongoing work, and potential risks.
• Support execution of scheduled work by ensuring coordination between operations, maintenance, and engineering.
• Identify and communicate facility issues, hazards, or configuration concerns in a timely manner.
• Support implementation of work control processes, including Integrated Work Management and lockout/tagout.
• Review procedures, work packages, and field conditions to ensure alignment prior to execution.
• Support configuration management by maintaining awareness of facility systems and changes.
• Drive accountability in the field by ensuring work is performed as planned and within established controls.
• Support schedule execution by ensuring work is coordinated, properly planned, and aligned with established work week priorities.
• Monitor facility systems and equipment performance, identifying abnormalities, and responding appropriately.

Skills

Reliability

Independence

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Reading drawings & procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Tools

IWM familiarity

Lockout/Tagout knowledge

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks Operators to support real-time facility operations across DARHT, High Explosives facilities, and related areas. The role emphasizes field engagement, coordination among operations, maintenance, and engineering, and strict adherence to work controls.

Positions are offered at Operator 2 or Operator 3 level, with increasing autonomy and responsibility for troubleshooting and maintenance release activities. A hands-on, fast-paced environment is expected.