Reliability Engineer (R&D Engineer 2)
- Req. Number: IRC136245
- Organization : 54C06C
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $101,700 - $168,200
- Recruiter Name: Hughes, Hannah Kelsie
- Recruiter Email: hkhug@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
Utilize your reliability skills to develop reliable processes to support programmatic work groups and the mission of the Associated Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) at Los Alamos National Laboratory. PMDS is seeking an experienced, energetic, and team-oriented Reliability Engineer for the Process Maintenance & Decontamination Services group, serving an integral function for its Reliability Engineering Program. Use your expertise to support Weapons Production Facilities programmatic equipment located at Technical Area 55 by driving mission and operational excellence through fact-based decision making and Continuous Improvement.
In this key role as a Reliability Engineer, you will have overall accountability for Preventive Maintenance Optimization, elimination of recurring unplanned asset failures, and driving Reliability Centered Maintenance practices, establishing then continually improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
The Reliability Engineering Program also supports other teams within the group that perform maintenance on both programmatic equipment and glovebox support systems. This assures that their program deliverables are met by regularly utilizing analytical, engineering and computer technology skillsets along with principles and theories of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math by conducting Reliability Engineering events, potentially implementing innovative engineering practices and Predictive Maintenance technologies.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Training/Certifications: Highly desired Training/Certifications: CMRP, RMIC, LSSBB, Lean Principles & Techniques
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities.
Desired Qualifications:
Hard Skills:
Soft Skills:
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, reading, vision, sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, twisting the trunk or back, bending, kneeling, balancing, applying torque with hands or arms, use of both hands, use of both arms, carrying 10-20 pounds, lifting 30+ pounds.
Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage and therefore may require working a shift schedule.
Shift Differential Pay:
Nonexempt employees will receive shift differential pay when they are assigned by their manager to work a regular shift in which four or more hours are scheduled either before 8:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m.
These shifts typically fall into two categories:
• Swing: normally 4:00 p.m. to 12 midnight-12.0% of the basic hourly rate or the hourly equivalent rate of pay.
• Graveyard: normally 12 midnight to 8:00 a.m-15.0% of the basic hourly rate or the hourly equivalent rate of pay.
The rules governing the payment of shift differential are subject to change, including the amount of shift differential.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, reading, vision, sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, twisting the trunk or back, bending, kneeling, balancing, applying torque with hands or arms, use of both hands, use of both arms, carrying 10-20 pounds, lifting 30+ pounds.
Work Environment: Working overtime or irregular schedule, working off-shift/rotating schedule, work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near machinery and moving parts, domestic/foreign travel, mask or respirator, safety glasses and eye protection, gloves or hand protection, hearing protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.
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:
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. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). 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 US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
Utilize your reliability skills to develop reliable processes to support programmatic work groups and the mission of the Associated Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) at Los Alamos National Laboratory. PMDS is seeking an experienced, energetic, and team-oriented Reliability Engineer for the Process Maintenance & Decontamination Services group, serving an integral function for its Reliability Engineering Program. Use your expertise to support Weapons Production Facilities programmatic equipment located at Technical Area 55 by driving mission and operational excellence through fact-based decision making and Continuous Improvement.
In this key role as a Reliability Engineer, you will have overall accountability for Preventive Maintenance Optimization, elimination of recurring unplanned asset failures, and driving Reliability Centered Maintenance practices, establishing then continually improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
The Reliability Engineering Program also supports other teams within the group that perform maintenance on both programmatic equipment and glovebox support systems. This assures that their program deliverables are met by regularly utilizing analytical, engineering and computer technology skillsets along with principles and theories of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math by conducting Reliability Engineering events, potentially implementing innovative engineering practices and Predictive Maintenance technologies.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
- Working knowledge and experience leading fact-based, solution-driven resolutions to manufacturing problems, including coordinating investigation and research.
- Sound knowledge and experience utilizing data gathering and analysis to provide the logical elimination of causal factors.
- Experience implementing and sustaining Reliability Centered Maintenance strategies as a reliability engineer.
- Experience conducting FMECAs, RCAs, developing equipment maintenance strategies, asset criticality analysis, and lifecycle cost analysis.
- Experience developing others in engineered maintenance strategies.
Training/Certifications: Highly desired Training/Certifications: CMRP, RMIC, LSSBB, Lean Principles & Techniques
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities.
Desired Qualifications:
- DOE Q-Clearance and HRP-Certification.
Hard Skills:
- Experience and working knowledge of LANL policies and procedures: Safe Conduct of Research, Integrated Safety Management, Conduct of Operations, Conduct of Maintenance, Conduct of Engineering, and Pause/Stop Work.
- Experience with accurately documenting work activities utilizing a variety of computer applications and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
- Experience developing and delivering clear, concise presentations.
- Experience driving equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance processes and procedures.
- Experience and working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools, techniques, and methodologies (Strategic Gap Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Six Sigma, DMAIC analytical skills, Kaizen Event, etc.).
- Experience applying advanced concepts, techniques, and standards based on their principals and theories to maximize Continuous Improvement opportunities to affect positive changes and sustained results including Predictive Maintenance technologies (Vibration Analysis, Ultrasonic Testing, Motor Circuit Analysis, Oil or Fluid Analysis, etc.).
- Leadership skills and attributes that instill trust and integrity, work towards maximum effectiveness, network key stakeholders across organizations, create results in repeated successes.
- Experience in the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of a team including oversight of team-level performance-based management systems.
Soft Skills:
- Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams across various departments.
- Able to effectively communicate and provide positive interactions with Technicians, Mechanics, Electrical Safety Officers, Process Engineers, Facility Engineers, etc.
- Able to function within a self-motivated and self-directed work team.
- Able to demonstrate Problem Solving skills.
- Able to demonstrate efficient and effective time management skills.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, reading, vision, sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, twisting the trunk or back, bending, kneeling, balancing, applying torque with hands or arms, use of both hands, use of both arms, carrying 10-20 pounds, lifting 30+ pounds.
Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage and therefore may require working a shift schedule.
Shift Differential Pay:
Nonexempt employees will receive shift differential pay when they are assigned by their manager to work a regular shift in which four or more hours are scheduled either before 8:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m.
These shifts typically fall into two categories:
• Swing: normally 4:00 p.m. to 12 midnight-12.0% of the basic hourly rate or the hourly equivalent rate of pay.
• Graveyard: normally 12 midnight to 8:00 a.m-15.0% of the basic hourly rate or the hourly equivalent rate of pay.
The rules governing the payment of shift differential are subject to change, including the amount of shift differential.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, reading, vision, sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, twisting the trunk or back, bending, kneeling, balancing, applying torque with hands or arms, use of both hands, use of both arms, carrying 10-20 pounds, lifting 30+ pounds.
Work Environment: Working overtime or irregular schedule, working off-shift/rotating schedule, work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near machinery and moving parts, domestic/foreign travel, mask or respirator, safety glasses and eye protection, gloves or hand protection, hearing protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.
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:
- For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum job requirements and desired qualifications noted above.
- On-the-job training will be provided for some desired qualifications and more in-depth training will be provided for minimum job requirements. Extensive trainings for certain facility-related certifications can take up to 9 months at adjacent training facility.
- Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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.
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. Our generous benefits package includes:
- 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)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). 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 US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
