Explosives Facilities Mechanical Technologist/Sr. Mechanical Technologist

We have an opening for an Explosive Facilities Maintenance Mechanical Technologist/Sr. Mechanical Technologist. You will provide engineering technician support for facility/infrastructure and programmatic related work activities including maintenance repairs replacements minor modification and/or tenant improvements at the explosives facilities at S300. This position is in the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Facilities Operations and Support Division within the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role you will

• Provide general technical support while applying fundamental knowledge of fabrication assembly installation operation and maintenance of systems and/or electro-optic technologies utilizing common well understood troubleshooting methods.
• Design fabricate assemble and disassemble moderately complex mechanical components and systems using work control process and procedure requirements.
• Apply intermediate knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes in solving mechanical problems.
• Provide operations maintenance design fabrication assembly support and maintain systems documentation and experimental records.
• Perform detailed troubleshooting and maintenance documentation and modification of basic hardware software and/or systems and review and update procedures manuals and assist in the planning organizing and completion of projects.
• Ability to participate in task on-the-job training such as operational or equipment training.
• Perform tasks in accordance with ES&H policies and procedures; ensure compliance with all federal state and LLNL regulatory requirements and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the 533.3 level

• Provide advanced technical assembly and disassembly support of complex assemblies.
• Design fabricate assemble/disassemble and maintain complex mechanical components and systems including planning and selecting materials equipment and methods.
• Assist in developing and authoring procedures comprehensive troubleshooting and maintenance of systems identifying problems and providing input on solutions.
• Contributes strategically by providing regular formalized reporting.     

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology formal apprenticeship or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience solving a variety of moderately complex technical problems in completion of work assignments.
• Experience in mechanical fabrication and assembly.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience identifying recommending solutions and resolving complex technical problems using decision making field experience and judgement.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. in a safe and controlled manner.

Additional qualifications at the 533.3 level

• High level technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles to solve complex problems using established guidelines techniques and procedures.
• Ability to read and follow complex assembly procedures engineering notes sketches and engineering drawings.
• Significant experience working independently under minimal supervision on technical assignments and proven ability to meet project requirements and deadlines.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience fulfilling Work Control process and procedure requirements.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards.
• Experience in 3D CAD.
• Experience in PowerPoint Word and Excel.
• Experience with rotating equipment repairs or pipefitting.

Additional Information :

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit  300

  Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL.  Situated on 7000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering chemistry biology and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).

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  Remote Work :

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Full-time