Description
Electrical Technician 3/4 (Nuclear & Hazardous Materials)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. The Process Maintenance & Decontamination Services (PMDS) Team is seeking an Electrical Technician (Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Tech 3/4) to join our facility. In this role, you will support mission-critical manufacturing operations in a high-consequence environment, providing hands-on electrical technical support across specialized equipment and systems used in national security applications. This position will be filled at either level 3 or level 4, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. This is an onsite role in Los Alamos, NM, with potential 24/7 coverage, shift/weekend schedules, and a salary range as follows:
- Electrical Technician 3: $66,100 – $103,600
- Electrical Technician 4: $72,800 – $115,400
Responsibilities for Level 3:
- Perform electrical repair and maintenance on a wide variety of manufacturing equipment (e.g., electro-mechanical systems, analytical instrumentation, gloveboxes, furnaces, radiographic equipment, and high vacuum and pressure systems)
- Provide technical support for fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing, and analytical instrumentation activities
- Coordinate with internal customers to complete tasks and ensure availability of assay instruments
- Maintain and track documentation to support compliance requirements and follow established procedures and processes
- Build depth of knowledge in a primary technical area and support multiple functional areas with guidance
- Work in environments involving chemicals and radioactive materials and support national security-related work requiring protection of sensitive information
Additional Responsibilities for Level 4:
- Perform complex electrical repair, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting across diverse manufacturing systems and specialized equipment
- Provide advanced technical support and guidance in fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing, and analytical instrumentation
- Independently coordinate with internal customers and serve as a primary point of contact for resolving technical issues
- Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of assay instruments and identify and implement improvements as needed
- Lead tasks, projects, or process improvements and mentor or provide guidance to junior staff
- Ensure documentation meets compliance and audit requirements and contribute to improving documentation processes
- Work independently with minimal supervision in high-consequence environments, including those involving chemicals and radioactive materials, demonstrating deep expertise in one or more technical areas
Requirements for Level 3:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
- 3+ years of related experience; equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered
- Demonstrated experience in electrical diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of industrial, manufacturing, or laboratory equipment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation
- Working knowledge of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout and NFPA 70E
- Ability to work in a team environment and follow established procedures with limited supervision
Additional Requirements for Level 4:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
- 5+ years of related experience; equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered
- Advanced troubleshooting experience with complex electrical and integrated systems and demonstrated ability to work independently and make decisions on non-routine technical issues
- Experience leading tasks, serving as a technical point of contact, and mentoring other technicians
- Ability to identify, recommend, and implement process or equipment improvements
We Are Delivering Scientific Excellence
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution dedicated to solving the nation’s most critical national security challenges through science, technology, and innovation. As a cornerstone of the U.S. nuclear security enterprise and the nation’s premier plutonium center of excellence, LANL ensures the safety, reliability, and performance of the nuclear stockpile.
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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.
