Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3/4 - Shift Technical Engineer

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or high deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC is seeking Nuclear Facility Engineers to join the Shift Technical Engineering Team at the Plutonium Facility. The role involves ensuring safe operations, interfacing with various groups to meet safety requirements, and providing technical support in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and significant experience in nuclear facility operations. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of practical experience for Engineer 3 roles.
• Minimum 12 years of practical experience for Engineer 4 roles.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor peers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operations of the Plutonium Facility.
• Provide technical expertise to Operations Center.
• Address technical and operating challenges.

Skills

Technical experience in operating facility

Familiarity with standard facility equipment

Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems

Effective communication of technical issues

Interfacing with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

HVAC systems

Pumps and Motors

Facility instrumentation and control systems

Job description

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 multiple experienced Nuclear Facility Engineers to join a brand-new Shift Technical Engineering Team, which 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.

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3

As a Shift Technical Engineer (STE), you will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient day-to-day operations of the Plutonium Facility. You will provide broad technical expertise and input to the Operations Center and will also interface with Programmatic Groups, Maintenance Groups, and others to help ensure accomplishment of the LANL mission. You will provide proactive support to ensure Technical Safety Requirements, including Limiting Conditions of Operation and Documented Safety Analyses are met. You will also act as the first point of contact for technical and operating challenges that arise during ongoing construction activities at the plutonium facility.

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 4

In addition to the responsibilities above, engineers in this position will have broad cross-discipline expertise (mechanical, electrical, structural, chemical), a core understanding of operations in a nuclear facility, and will provide mentorship and leadership to peers.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Demonstrated technical experience in an operating facility (e.g., nuclear facility, power plants, industrial facilities).
• 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 experience in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated experience assisting with preparing technical reports and studies as part of establishing and maintaining Technical Baseline for new and existing facility structural systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical issues to a broad audience.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing and coordinating with stakeholders on technical matters.

Additional Job Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Engineer 4

• Demonstrated ability to mentor peers.
• Demonstrated ability troubleshooting complex problems and leading multi-disciplinary teams to success.
• Demonstrated broad cross-discipline experience in operating facilities (mechanical, electrical, structural, chemical, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience with facility instrumentation and control systems.

Education/Experience (Level 3)

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Education/Experience (Level 4)

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

This position may be subject to DOE O 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience as an SRO, STE, STA, operations technician, or non-licensed operator 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.
• 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.

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

• To be considered for the position, please submit a detailed cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications.
• Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.
• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of certain countries who are not Lawful Permanent Residents 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.

Location and Benefits

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.

• 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)

Security Clearance

Clearance: Q. 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 U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

Drug Test and Compliance

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. 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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email [e-mail] or call [phone], opt. 3.