Engineering Technologist

Position: Engineering Technologist 3
** What You Will Do*
* The Process Maintenance and Decontamination Services (PMDS) group is seeking electrical engineers.

Our mission is to provide Plutonium Science and Manufacturing, and their tenants, with Safe, Secure, Compliant and Available Facilities. We strive for continuous improvement by fostering a learning organization with strong values for safety, people and cost effectiveness. The PMDS group is principally responsible for all programmatic maintenance and is adding enhanced capability to the programmatic engineering support it provides for all processes in the Directorate.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Electrical Support Team and help develop and implement designs, installation, maintenance, and support of control systems. This work involves process support for all groups in the Directorate as well as some organizations that also support our Directorate from other LANL Divisions. Interaction and coordination with other engineers and technicians on the team as well as close cooperation with other support groups (Facilities Engineering, Construction, Waste, Maintenance, and Safety) is expected.

** Shift Work*
* ** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Possess the technical understanding and concepts to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

+   Develops resolution to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

+   Plans, coordinates, and prepares electrical equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and recommendations for equipment.

+   Experience working with engineering staff to prepare and/or carry out changes in electrical design, methods of manufacture/assembly, and drafting techniques/procedures in area of discipline; coordinate corrective actions.

+   When delegated, they assume a lead role over other staff or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.

+   Experience assisting in on-the-job training of personnel.

** Education/Experience** :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution  
** and
* * 8 years of directly related experience;  
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* * an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** DOE Order 426.2A:*
* Requires a High School Diploma.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Expert knowledge of electrical engineering work planning and control methods.

+   Expert knowledge of electrical engineering principles and basic technical responsibilities within designated discipline.

+   Expert knowledge of relevant Laboratory procedures, standards and guides.

+   Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the  electrical engineering discipline.

** Essential Job Functions**  (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Reading Vision, Sitting, Standing, Climbing stairs, climbing ladders, reaching overhead, reaching horizontally, reaching down, Typing or keyboarding, lifting 30+ pounds.

** Work Environment:
** Working in widely ranging ambient temperatures, irregular schedule, operation of motor vehicles, working in a noisy environment, working near electrical power supplies, working near sources of ionizing radiation, working near sources of non-ionizing radiation, and working near machinery with moving parts.

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* Work Schedule:

** This position will require 24/7 coverage, which could include working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

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* 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:*
* 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…