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Reliability Engineering Technologist
Job in
Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 87544, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1/2, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.*
* The Reliability Engineering Technologist 1/2 reports to the MSS-APT Group Leader but will be deployed to TA55. This position is responsible for contributing and guiding the reliability program for the maintenance of equipment, machinery, and buildings within the TA55 portfolio. This position will help develop maintenance procedures and reliability processes relevant to facility maintenance activities. Additional responsibilities will be to contribute and help build the Predictive Maintenance Program for TA55 at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
** Reliability Engineering Technologist 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)*
* Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Monitors equipment performance using data analysis techniques.
+ Utilizes diagnostic tools to assess equipment health.
+ Coordinates with maintenance and operations personnel to schedule inspections and ensure safe access to equipment.
+ Assists with the execution and basic review of preventive maintenance tasks. Helps ensure work orders are completed accurately and supports updates based on technician feedback.
+ Enters and maintains basic equipment information in the Computerized Maintenance Management System Verifies asset tags, equipment locations, and key data points under guidance from more senior staff.
+ Works with planners and technicians to help coordinate routine maintenance activities. Tracks completion and identifies gaps or delays in scheduled work.
+ Provides hands-on support during maintenance and equipment inspections.
+ Gathers basic field data and reports equipment conditions to engineers or lead technologists.
+ Maintains technical records and assists in updating equipment documentation.
+ Supports simple data collection efforts for equipment issues. Assists with root cause determination and follows up on common corrective actions.
+ Provides general assistance to engineering and maintenance teams during project execution.
** Reliability Engineering Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)*
* In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level this position is expected to:
+ Analyze failure modes and their impacts on operations.
+ Collaborate with engineering teams to develop reliability improvement plans.
+ Support root cause analysis investigations and corrective actions.
+ Assist in the development and refinement of preventive maintenance strategies using system performance data, technician feedback, and failure history to improve asset reliability.
+ Structure and maintain asset hierarchy and master data within the CMMS.
+ Create, revise, and validate technical drawings and documentation using CAD tools; actively participate in design reviews and maintenance readiness assessments.
+ Support equipment configuration, upgrades, and reviews of vendor technical proposals.
+ Evaluate PM effectiveness and scheduling in collaboration with planners, recommending improvements based on work history and equipment criticality.
+ Lead small tasks or work streams within engineering projects and serve as a technical resource/mentor to junior technologists and maintenance personnel and lower level staff.
+ Use CMMS and analytical software to monitor equipment performance, generate technical documentation, and communicate findings to engineering and operations teams.
** What You Need*
* ** Minimum
Job Requirements:
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* ** Knowledge & Expertise:
** Knowledge of industry standards and best practices. Ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics. General mechanical, electrical, or technical aptitude.
** Maintenance Operations:
** Proficiency with diagnostic and predictive maintenance tools. Solid understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance techniques, concepts, and procedures.
** Communication & Teamwork:
** Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and ability to work within a team.…
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