Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technology Coordinator (Engineering Technologist 3/4)
- Req. Number: IRC141250
- Organization : MSS-APT/Automation & Predictive Technologies
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Jacquez, Timothy
- Recruiter Email: tjacquez@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 3/4 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 Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technology Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and safe operation of Laboratory facilities and equipment. Reporting to the MSS-APT Group Leader, you will support the Laboratory's Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Program, which provides technology-based condition monitoring, diagnostic analysis, and technical guidance to facility operations teams across LANL.
You will perform and lead PdM routes to assess the condition of rotating and mechanical equipment using vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonics, and other diagnostic techniques. In addition, you will help develop and optimize route schedules, evaluate trends, and communicate findings to maintenance and engineering teams to support data-driven decision-making.
Your work will directly support LANL's mission by improving reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and promoting a culture of proactive maintenance across the Laboratory.
Engineering Technologist 3 ($104,100 - $172,200)
At this level, you will:
Engineering Technologist 4 ($114,700 - $191,200)
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, at this higher level you will:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Predictive Maintenance Experience: Demonstrated experience performing PdM routes on industrial or facility equipment using technologies such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and ultrasonics.
Vibration Analysis: Ability to collect, interpret, and trend vibration data using tools such as the CSI/Emerson Model 2140 FFT Data Collector and AMS Machinery Suite Software.
Analytical Skills: Capability to identify equipment faults through PdM data, diagnose root causes, and communicate findings effectively to maintenance or engineering personnel.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with mechanical and rotating equipment systems; ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
Communication & Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with diverse technical teams, explain complex data in clear terms, and contribute to corrective maintenance planning.
Safety & Compliance: Experience performing work safely in accordance with industry maintenance standards.
Minimum Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 4:
In addition to the above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Advanced Predictive Maintenance Leadership: Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and optimizing PdM routes across multiple facilities or systems.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in advanced diagnostic interpretation involving multiple technologies (e.g., vibration, infrared, ultrasonics, motion amplification, and fluid analysis).
Program Development: Proven ability to develop and maintain PdM programs, standards, and route databases that drive measurable reliability improvement.
Mentorship & Training: Experience mentoring or training technicians and junior engineers in predictive maintenance principles and tools.
Root Cause & Reliability Analysis: Expertise in leading and documenting Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) and recommending long-term corrective actions.
Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated success in providing technical direction, coordinating across organizations, and presenting analytical results to management.
Desired Qualifications:
Education/Experience at Engineering Technologist level 3: Position requires a Bachelor' Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Engineering Technologist level 4: Position requires a Bachelor' Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 12 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Essential Job Functions (Can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Standing, bending, kneeling, reaching overhead, carrying/lifting 30+ pounds.
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.
Work Schedule: This position will be onsite 9/80 schedule.
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.
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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position at the higher level is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
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 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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 3/4 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 Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technology Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and safe operation of Laboratory facilities and equipment. Reporting to the MSS-APT Group Leader, you will support the Laboratory's Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Program, which provides technology-based condition monitoring, diagnostic analysis, and technical guidance to facility operations teams across LANL.
You will perform and lead PdM routes to assess the condition of rotating and mechanical equipment using vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonics, and other diagnostic techniques. In addition, you will help develop and optimize route schedules, evaluate trends, and communicate findings to maintenance and engineering teams to support data-driven decision-making.
Your work will directly support LANL's mission by improving reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and promoting a culture of proactive maintenance across the Laboratory.
Engineering Technologist 3 ($104,100 - $172,200)
At this level, you will:
- Perform predictive maintenance (PdM) routes on a wide variety of mechanical, rotating, and utility equipment across LANL facilities.
- Collect and analyze vibration, infrared, and ultrasonic data to detect early signs of equipment degradation.
- Accurately document route results and communicate findings to engineers and maintenance staff for corrective actions.
- Provide troubleshooting support to resolve equipment issues identified during PdM route execution.
- Assist in developing, optimizing, and maintaining PdM route schedules and data collection standards.
- Contribute to training and mentoring of technicians on PdM technologies and procedures.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Laboratory's Predictive Maintenance Program.
- Participate in reliability investigations and assist in root cause failure analysis (RCFA).
- Ensure all activities comply with LANL's safety, security, and operational requirements.
Engineering Technologist 4 ($114,700 - $191,200)
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, at this higher level you will:
- Serve as the technical lead for PdM route design and optimization, ensuring consistent coverage of critical assets across multiple facilities.
- Perform and review complex PdM routes requiring advanced diagnostic interpretation and correlation of multi-technology data sets.
- Lead the implementation of new PdM technologies (e.g., motion amplification, fluid analysis, advanced analytics) and integrate results into reliability systems.
- Develop and maintain Laboratory-wide PdM standards, procedures, and performance metrics.
- Provide expert-level analysis and guidance to facility managers, engineers, and technicians on PdM findings and asset health trends.
- Mentor and train lower-level technologists and technicians in advanced PdM practices.
- Lead cross-functional reliability improvement initiatives and root cause analyses for critical system failures.
- Represent the Laboratory's PdM program in internal and external working groups, audits, and technical exchanges.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Predictive Maintenance Experience: Demonstrated experience performing PdM routes on industrial or facility equipment using technologies such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and ultrasonics.
Vibration Analysis: Ability to collect, interpret, and trend vibration data using tools such as the CSI/Emerson Model 2140 FFT Data Collector and AMS Machinery Suite Software.
Analytical Skills: Capability to identify equipment faults through PdM data, diagnose root causes, and communicate findings effectively to maintenance or engineering personnel.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with mechanical and rotating equipment systems; ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
Communication & Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with diverse technical teams, explain complex data in clear terms, and contribute to corrective maintenance planning.
Safety & Compliance: Experience performing work safely in accordance with industry maintenance standards.
Minimum Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 4:
In addition to the above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Advanced Predictive Maintenance Leadership: Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and optimizing PdM routes across multiple facilities or systems.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in advanced diagnostic interpretation involving multiple technologies (e.g., vibration, infrared, ultrasonics, motion amplification, and fluid analysis).
Program Development: Proven ability to develop and maintain PdM programs, standards, and route databases that drive measurable reliability improvement.
Mentorship & Training: Experience mentoring or training technicians and junior engineers in predictive maintenance principles and tools.
Root Cause & Reliability Analysis: Expertise in leading and documenting Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) and recommending long-term corrective actions.
Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated success in providing technical direction, coordinating across organizations, and presenting analytical results to management.
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced Predictive Maintenance Expertise: Experience with multiple PdM technologies such as vibration analysis (Category III preferred), infrared thermography (Level II or higher), ultrasonics, motion amplification, fluid analysis, and motor circuit analysis.
- Program Leadership and Development: Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage predictive maintenance programs, develop route schedules, and drive reliability improvement across complex facility or industrial systems.
- Reliability Engineering and Analysis: Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and condition-based maintenance strategies, including the application of ISO 17359 and ISO 10816 standards.
- Technical Data Proficiency: Skilled in PdM data management, trending, and integration with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or reliability databases to support data-driven decision-making.
- Training & Mentorship: Proven ability to train and mentor technicians and engineers in PdM technologies, data interpretation, and reliability best practices
- Certifications & Clearance: Relevant professional credentials (e.g., CMRP, CRE, ICML, ASNT, or ISO certifications) and the ability to obtain or maintain a DOE Q Clearance.
Education/Experience at Engineering Technologist level 3: Position requires a Bachelor' Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Engineering Technologist level 4: Position requires a Bachelor' Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 12 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Essential Job Functions (Can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Standing, bending, kneeling, reaching overhead, carrying/lifting 30+ pounds.
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.
Work Schedule: This position will be onsite 9/80 schedule.
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:
- Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the requirements of the position along with their resume.
- 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.
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.
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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position at the higher level is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
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 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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
