Research Technician 3​/4

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply. The Sigma Operations Group (Sigma-OPS) is seeking an energetic, customer-focused individual to join our Programmatic Maintenance team. The Research Technician will provide support to all aspects of the Programmatic Maintenance team including, but not limited to, corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance activities on programmatically owned equipment.

Sigma Division focuses on materials science and engineering, emphasizing metallurgical processes and research in support of the experimental testing program at Los Alamos. Sigma-OPS is a customer-based group that supports the programmatic operational needs of Sigma Division.

This position will be filled at either the Research Technician 3 or 4 level, 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.

As a Research Technician 3, you will be assisting in corrective and preventative maintenance, responsible for assembly and disassembly of related equipment, and providing feedback to the programmatic maintenance planner to document work tasks. You will work from maintenance manuals and/or diagrams to troubleshoot and maintain various types of programmatic systems with direction from higher level technicians and technologists.

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, you will be responsible for electrical and mechanical equipment repairs and providing detailed operations to the programmatic maintenance planner to document work order tasks and completion. You will also be responsible for navigating machine manuals to find replacement parts and contacting vendors to get part/consumable quotes and troubleshooting instructions.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers. Ability to follow work instructions.
• Ability to follow safeguards and security procedures in accordance with Laboratory policy.
• Has experience with working to a set of defined requirements and regulations (e.g. chemical management and pressure safety policies).
• Ability to work in a highly regulated, safety, Integrated Work Document (IWD) and checklist environments.
• Demonstrated experience executing job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Proficient computer skills with common applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to obtain a Q-clearance which typically requires US citizenship.

• Demonstrated experience with maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to mentor colleagues with less maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in supporting maintenance programs such as; metrology, waste management, and safety.

Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Demonstrated knowledge/experience performing corrective, predictive, and preventative maintenance.
• Experience working with data entry in regards to basic maintenance input.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Moderate knowledge of tools and supporting equipment.
• Active DOE Q clearance.
• Experience working to a…