Maintenance Engineer (Engineer 1) - MSS Talent Development Program

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

PTO and holidays

Onsite gym

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an Engineer I in the Maintenance and Site Services (MSS) Division. The role provides rotated exposure to all MSS functions, mentoring, and training toward becoming a Certified Facility Manager with leadership responsibilities.

You'll gain experience in work planning, scheduling, subcontract management, project estimation, and frontline supervision of maintenance and upgrades, setting the stage for a management career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2 years of practical work experience.
• Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is highly desirable.
• Introductory knowledge of engineering principles, procedures, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Rotates through MSS functions to gain broad experience for a facilities management career.
• Develop leadership skills to become a Certified Facility Manager and move into management.
• Perform work planning, scheduling, subcontract management, and project estimation.
• Supervise maintenance craft and subcontract work and lead field maintenance upgrades.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) desirable

Job description

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

What You Will Do

Interested in facilities management, but don't know how to get there? This position will provide you the fundamental experience, knowledge, and training for a career path towards facilities management. Starting as an Engineer I within the Maintenance and Site Services (MSS) Division, you will be provided the opportunity to experience all aspects of the organization as you are rotated through all the MSS functions that support the LANL mission. As you move through these functions you will be provided the mentoring and training that you will need to become a Certified Facility Manager and using your newfound leadership skills move into a management position within the organization. Your experience will include work planning, scheduling, subcontract management, project estimating, facility operations, front-line supervision, and field execution of maintenance. You will be provided with facility system and supervisory training that will enable you to lead a team providing direct oversight of maintenance craft and subcontract work performing facility maintenance as well as facility upgrades. This position will provide you initial field experience, supervisory and leadership skills for those candidates that are interested in an operations and/or facilities management career. Come join our team supporting the best and brightest minds supporting the LANL mission!

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Engineering

Knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application of technology aided engineering tools to conventional facility and operations-based engineering problems, work planning, control methods, techniques, and construction methodologies. Introductory knowledge of Engineering principles and procedures, design guides, and appropriate standards. Understanding of project and process engineering practices. Ability to understand work hazards, safety practices and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures for LANL facilities. Ability to understand work control, maintenance and/or materials management.

Problem Solving

Demonstrated minimal experience and skill in identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions, and determining action to be performed on problems affecting maintenance programs. Introductory knowledge of Engineering principles and procedures, design guides, and appropriate standards. Ability to understand and interpret various mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics. Demonstrated minimal skills to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system, personal computer software, and site licensed programs in creating and maintaining maintenance reports. Ability to understand configuration management process as it pertains to facility modifications.

Communication

Demonstrated minimal skills in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports. Ability to conceptualize and professionally communicate major elements of facility maintenance to both technical and non-technical components.

Training/Certifications

This position is a path to become a Certified Facility Manager and a Qualified Maintenance Manager within the LANL institution.

Education/Experience

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 2 years of practical work experience. Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is highly desirable.

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of Laboratory's facility maintenance policies, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of DOE standards applicable to facility design, operation, and maintenance.
• Active Q clearance.

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.

Note to Applicants

• A cover letter addressing each of the required skills is required along with a resume.
• 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.

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 206.2. 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.

No Clearance

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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.

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 [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.