Mission-Critical Facilities Operator 3/4

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 73,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Relocation package

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in northern New Mexico seeks an Operator to join the Institutional Facilities Division. The Operator will help keep critical infrastructure safe, reliable, and fully operational around the clock, collaborating with engineers, maintenance, safety, and project teams.

The role offers hands-on experience with high-reliability facility systems, on-call responsibilities, and opportunities to participate in upgrades and project work.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge and experience in facility operations and maintenance including mechanical, electrical, computing or chemical processing systems.
• Ability to identify hazards, safety practices, and lock-out/tag-out policy adherence.
• Strong communication across operations, maintenance, engineering, safety and customers.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend solutions for facility equipment maintenance and operations.
• Proficient with computer software to facilitate work processes.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineered facility/project documents, drawings and schematics.
• Ability to exercise judgment where procedures are not fully defined.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine walkdowns, reviews and inspections to ensure safe operation of facilities.
• Identify and communicate facility issues, hazards, or equipment concerns in a timely manner.
• Support configuration management and control of facility systems and changes.
• Coordinate between operations, maintenance, engineering, customers and subcontractors.
• Ensure work is performed as planned and within established controls.
• Contribute to design, construction and start-up activities of facilities.
• Respond to abnormal conditions and troubleshoot equipment to maintain operability.
• Participate in on-call shifts during off-hours as needed.
• Assist Building Managers with work scope verification and completion.
• Escort personnel for maintenance or project activities.

Skills

Facility operations

Safety practices

Communication

Troubleshooting

Computer software

Reading schematics/drawings

Quick decision making

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

5 years related experience (or equivalent)

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory in northern New Mexico seeks an Operator to join the Institutional Facilities Division. The Operator will help keep critical infrastructure safe, reliable, and fully operational around the clock, collaborating with engineers, maintenance, safety, and project teams.

The role offers hands-on experience with high-reliability facility systems, on-call responsibilities, and opportunities to participate in upgrades and project work.