Maintenance Support Specialist

What You Will Do

The Office of Improvement (MSS-OOI) conducts annual Conduct of Maintenance assessments to improve institutional maintenance programs. This position supports those assessments on both nuclear and non‑nuclear facilities at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The role is filled at either the Maintenance Support Specialist 1 or 2 level, with additional responsibilities for the higher level.

Provide technical support for Conduct of Maintenance assessments across all facilities. Assist with document control, field walk‑downs, maintenance observations, assessment interviews, and report preparation. Coordinate with DOE, engineering, maintenance personnel, and facility managers to ensure assessments align with P950, DOE O 433.1b, DOE O 430.1b, and applicable codes.

All Specialist 1 duties plus

• Interpret government regulations and laboratory policies to ensure compliance.
• Develop, monitor, and validate accuracy of audit performance data and statistical reports.
• Recommend process improvements and develop final assessments and recommendations.
• Perform or assist in periodic reviews to verify implementation of maintenance programs.
• Serve as liaison between the laboratory and governmental agencies.

• Entry‑level knowledge of maintenance documents, government and industry regulations, and maintenance assessment procedures.
• Ability to prepare, present, and write technical reports.
• Experience with document control and record‑management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently.

Specialist 1:
Minimum 2 years of related experience or equivalent education.

Specialist 2:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience or equivalent education.

• LANL Assessment Training qualifications.
• Experience with CMMS software such as Asset Suite.
• Experience running reports from databases.

Onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

• PPO or high‑deductible medical insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth and parental leave.
• 401(k) with 6% matching plus 3.5% annual contributions.
• Tuition assistance.
• Flexible schedules and paid time off.
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance outside a 50‑mile radius.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. 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, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or citizenship, where permitted by law.