Procurement Engineer (Engineering Technologist 1)

About the Role

Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Supply Chain Logistics Division's (SCL-DO) Procurement Engineering & Acquisition Management (SCL-1) team is seeking a skilled Engineering Technologist 1 to perform Procurement Engineering activities for individually assigned projects in support of multiple construction programs in and around TA55.

Responsibilities

• Extract technical data from engineering drawings and specifications to ensure procured materials meet design requirements as they pertain to national codes and standards as well as LANL quality requirements.
• Manage a consolidated bill of materials (CBOM).
• Interface with procurement and warehousing teams as materials are made available to support construction project objectives.
• Participate in IPT meetings and serve as a primary SCL-1 point of contact for project personnel.
• Initiate and manage shift hand-off communication (i.e., gather required information when coming on shift and report progress and ongoing action items when leaving).
• Handle multiple activities with minimal supervision.
• Deliver clear and concise written and oral communication.
• Work independently and in a team setting to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Report to site in Los Alamos as needed for project meetings, material walkdowns, and/or team meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Candidates that meet the degree requirement but lack the two-year experience requirement may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.
• A basic understanding of the supply chain management process and strategies.
• Familiarity with reviewing technical specifications and engineering design drawings to extract technical information.
• Basic understanding of national codes and standards used to establish material characteristics.
• Basic knowledge of QA standards and applicability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Access, Excel & Word) along with experience using other relevant software programs.
• A reliable internet connection to enable offsite work.
• Ability to work a shift schedule that could include night or weekend work depending on business needs.

Qualifications We Desire

• Knowledge of relevant Los Alamos Laboratory procedures, standards, and guides.
• Knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA complex-specific codes and standards.
• An active DOE Q-level clearance.

Benefits

• 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).

Schedule

• This position may/will require 24/7 coverage, which could/will involve working a shift/weekend schedule.
• Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager.
• Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Additional Details

This position is for a Term Appointment: hired for periods of up to a maximum of 10 years. Term employees are at-will and may be terminated at any time.

The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. This is not a Telework or Remote position.

Due to federal restrictions, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including Los Alamos National Laboratory.

This position requires a Q clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

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.