Reliability Engineering Technologist 1/2

Share Salary Not Available Position range in Northern Region $60k - $84k Per Year Reliability Engineering Technologist 1/2 Los Alamos National Laboratory

Occupation:

Logistics Engineers

Location:

Los Alamos, NM - 87544 Positions available: 1 Job #:

IRC142439

Source:

Los Alamos National Laboratory | NLX

Posted:

03/25/2026

Web Site:

www.lanl.gov

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1/2, 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. The Reliability Engineering Technologist 1/2 reports to the MSS-APT Group Leader but will be deployed to TA55. This position is responsible for contributing and guiding the reliability program for the maintenance of equipment, machinery, and buildings within the TA55 portfolio. This position will help develop maintenance procedures and reliability processes relevant to facility maintenance activities. Additional responsibilities will be to contribute and help build the Predictive Maintenance Program for TA55 at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Reliability Engineering Technologist 1 ($87,800 - $143,000) Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitors equipment performance using data analysis techniques.
• Utilizes diagnostic tools to assess equipment health.
• Coordinates with maintenance and operations personnel to schedule inspections and ensure safe access to equipment.
• Assists with the execution and basic review of preventive maintenance tasks. Helps ensure work orders are completed accurately and supports updates based on technician feedback.
• Enters and maintains basic equipment information in the Computerized Maintenance Management System Verifies asset tags, equipment locations, and key data points under guidance from more senior staff.
• Works with planners and technicians to help coordinate routine maintenance activities. Tracks completion and identifies gaps or delays in scheduled work.
• Provides hands-on support during maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Gathers basic field data and reports equipment conditions to engineers or lead technologists.
• Maintains technical records and assists in updating equipment documentation.
• Supports simple data collection efforts for equipment issues. Assists with root cause determination and follows up on common corrective actions.
• Provides general assistance to engineering and maintenance teams during project execution. Reliability Engineering Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000) In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level this position is expected to:
• Analyze failure modes and their impacts on operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop reliability improvement plans.
• Support root cause analysis investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist in the development and refinement of preventive maintenance strategies using system performance data, technician feedback, and failure history to improve asset reliability.
• Structure and maintain asset hierarchy and master data within the CMMS.
• Create, revise, and validate technical drawings and documentation using CAD tools; actively participate in design reviews and maintenance readiness assessments.
• Support equipment configuration, upgrades, and reviews of vendor technical proposals.
• Evaluate PM effectiveness and scheduling in collaboration with planners, recommending improvements based on work history and equipment criticality.
• Lead small tasks or work streams within engineering projects and serve as a technical resource/mentor to junior technologists and maintenance personnel and lower level staff.
• Use CMMS and analytical software to monitor equipment performance, generate technical documentation, and communicate findings to engineering and operations teams.

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What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:

Knowledge & Expertise:

Knowledge of industry standards and best practices. Ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics. General mechanical, electrical, or technical aptitude.

Maintenance Operations:

Proficiency with diagnostic and predictive maintenance tools. Solid understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance techniques, concepts, and procedures.

Communication & Teamwork:

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and ability to work within a team. Ability to follow instructions, document findings, and complete tasks on schedule. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to approach work methodically

Technology:

Ability to utilize and understand CMMS systems. Basic computer skills knowledge, including Microsoft Excel and Word. Additional Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 2: In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

Knowledge & Expertise:

Sound knowledge of mathematical and engineering principles used in evaluating equipment and system performance. Understanding of industry standards, laboratory protocols, and/or relevant

DOE/NNSA

compliance requirements.

Maintenance Operations:

Preventive Maintenance working knowledge of PM development principles, maintenance task analysis, and failure mode mitigation. Basic understanding of asset hierarchy standards (e.g., ISO 14224 or similar) and experience managing asset master data in a CMMS. Knowledge of maintenance work planning and control processes.

Technology:

Proficiency in technical documentation, reporting, and use of software tools for engineering and maintenance analysis. Education/Experience at Engineering Technologist 1 level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• For the Engineering Technologist 1 level only, candidates that meet the degree requirement, but who do not meet the two-year experience requirement, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.

Education/Experience at Engineering Technologist 2 level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Q Clearance
• Ability to gain HRP Certification
• Experience in Nuclear facility Operations, Engineering and/or Maintenance
• Demonstrated ability with conflict resolution.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience with techniques such vibration analysis, thermography, ultra-sonic, shock pulse, motor circuit analysis, laser-shaft alignment and/or oil analysis is preferable.

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 Work schedule may require off-shift duty to support the

TA-55 24/7

operations 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. Visit the Employer site for more details Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. Los Alamos National Laboratory Social Links Connect with Los Alamos National Laboratory Other Local Jobs from Los Alamos National Laboratory Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. 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