Maintenance Engineer (Engineer 1) - Mss Talent Development Program

What You Will Do
Interested in facilities management, but don't know how to get there? This position will provide you the fundamental experience, knowledge, and training for a career path towards facilities management. Starting as an Engineer I within the Maintenance and Site Services (MSS) Division you will be provided the opportunity to experience all aspects of the organization as you are rotated through all the MSS functions that support the LANL mission. As you move through these functions you will be provided the mentoring and training that you will need to become a Certified Facility Manager and using your newfound leadership skills move into a management position within the organization. Your experience will include work planning, scheduling, subcontract management, project estimating, facility operations, front-line supervision, and field execution of maintenance. You will be provided with facility system and supervisory training that will enable you to lead a team providing direct oversight of maintenance craft and subcontract work performing facility maintenance as well as facility upgrades. This position will provide you initial field experience, supervisory and leadership skills for those candidates that are interested in an operations and/or facilities management career. Come join our team supporting the best and brightest minds supporting the LANL mission.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Engineering
Knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application of technology aided engineering tools to conventional facility and operations-based engineering problems, work planning, control methods, techniques, and construction methodologies. Introductory knowledge of Engineering principles and procedures, design guides, and appropriate standards. Understanding of project and process engineering practices. Ability to understand work hazards, safety practices and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures for LANL facilities. Ability to understand work control, maintenance and/or materials management.
Problem Solving
Demonstrated minimal experience and skill in identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions, and determining action to be performed on problems affecting maintenance programs. Introductory knowledge of Engineering principles and procedures, design guides, and appropriate standards. Ability to understand and interpret various mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics. Demonstrated minimal skills to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system, personal computer software, and site licensed programs in creating and maintaining maintenance reports. Ability to understand configuration management process as it pertains to facility modifications.
Communication
Demonstrated minimal skills in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports. Ability to conceptualize and professionally communicate major elements of facility maintenance to both technical and non-technical components.
Training/Certifications: This position is a path to become a Certified Facility Manager and a Qualified Maintenance Manager within the LANL institution.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 0 to 2 years of practical work experience.
Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrate knowledge of DOE standards applicable to facility design, operation, and maintenance.
• Active Q clearance
• Understanding of Laboratory's facility maintenance policies, practices, and procedures.

Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
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:
A cover letter addressing each of the required skills is required along with a resume.
Where You Will Work
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)
Additional Details
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). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.

• 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 Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular

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