Engineering Support Technologist - Military Veterans

OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Engineering Support Technologist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at a premier National Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE's nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

On any given day, you may be called upon to:

• Assist in the planning and coordination of daily pre-and post-experiment activities,
• Participate in the development and implementation of Engineered Safety practices and Work Planning & Controls aligning with ES&H requirements for required work activities,
• Set up, operate, maintain, and modify commercial and custom-built scientific systems (e.g. Magnetically Insulated Transmission Lines (MITL) and Center Stack),
• Set up and quality check complex laboratory experiments involving various types of diagnostics,
• Perform critical lifts with bridge cranes and forklifts, confined space entries, and assist with general laboratory operations (e.g. ordering and stocking consumables, materials movement, housekeeping),
• Assist, cross-train, and shadow any 1600 personnel as need to support facility operations,
• Individually or with the team, recommend and initiate new concepts and ideas to improve workflow and practices.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent plus three years of proven experience,
• Experience with hand, power, and/or machine tools,
• Able to acquire and maintain a DOE Q security clearance,
• Flexibility to work a variable shift schedule in the day or night.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs,
• Experience working in environments that are high consequence and/or require wearing PPE,
• Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment,
• Experience in implementing quality principles and standards, utilizing Work Process & Controls,
• Highly self-motivated, adaptable to change, effective collaborator in high-stress situations,
• A documented history of developing new skills and increasing expertise,
• Hands-on experience in the servicing/repair/development of a complex system (electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical).

LOCATION
Albuquerque, New Mexico

This position is second shift, so all applicants would need to be flexible and work a flexible schedule. They may be asked to work during the day or night, so flexibility is key with this role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management's assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This work environment requires extended physical activity while wearing personal protection equipment (PPE), including full Tyvek and respirator (2-6 hours per day); entering and working in confined spaces and non-air-conditioned environments; climbing up and down ladders numerous times a day while wearing PPE; climbing multiple flights of stairs numerous times a day; and bending, twisting, climbing, crawling, crouching, squatting, pushing, and pulling.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.
L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.