Predictive Maintenance; PdM Technology Coordinator; Engineering Technologist

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 3/4 level, 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.

As a Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technology Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and safe operation of Laboratory facilities and equipment. Reporting to the MSS-APT Group Leader, you will support the Laboratory's Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Program, which provides technology-based condition monitoring, diagnostic analysis, and technical guidance to facility operations teams across LANL.

You will perform and lead PdM routes to assess the condition of rotating and mechanical equipment using vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonics, and other diagnostic techniques. In addition, you will help develop and optimize route schedules, evaluate trends, and communicate findings to maintenance and engineering teams to support data-driven decision-making.

Your work will directly support LANL's mission by improving reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and promoting a culture of proactive maintenance across the Laboratory.

• Perform predictive maintenance (PdM) routes on a wide variety of mechanical, rotating, and utility equipment across LANL facilities.
• Collect and analyze vibration, infrared, and ultrasonic data to detect early signs of equipment degradation.
• Accurately document route results and communicate findings to engineers and maintenance staff for corrective actions.
• Provide troubleshooting support to resolve equipment issues identified during PdM route execution.
• Assist in developing, optimizing, and maintaining PdM route schedules and data collection standards.
• Contribute to training and mentoring of technicians on PdM technologies and procedures.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Laboratory's Predictive Maintenance Program.
• Participate in reliability investigations and assist in root cause failure analysis (RCFA).
• Ensure all activities comply with LANL's safety, security, and operational requirements.

This position offers opportunities to grow technical expertise in PdM technologies and contribute to Laboratory-wide reliability improvements.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, at this higher level you will:

• Serve as the technical lead for PdM route design and optimization, ensuring consistent coverage of critical assets across multiple facilities.
• Perform and review complex PdM routes requiring advanced diagnostic interpretation and correlation of multi-technology data sets.
• Lead the implementation of new PdM technologies (e.g., motion amplification, fluid analysis, advanced analytics) and integrate results into reliability systems.
• Develop and maintain Laboratory-wide PdM standards, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Provide expert-level analysis and guidance to facility managers, engineers, and technicians on PdM findings and asset health trends.
• Mentor and train lower-level technologists and technicians in advanced PdM practices.
• Lead cross-functional reliability improvement initiatives and root cause analyses for critical system failures.
• Represent the Laboratory's PdM program in internal and external working groups, audits, and technical exchanges.

At this level, you will act as a recognized technical authority in predictive maintenance, driving innovation, reliability excellence, and continuous improvement across the Laboratory's operational infrastructure.

Predictive Maintenance

Experience:

Demonstrated experience performing PdM routes on industrial or facility equipment using technologies such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and ultrasonics.

Vibration Analysis: Ability to collect, interpret, and trend vibration data using tools such as the CSI/Emerson Model 2140 FFT Data Collector and AMS Machinery Suite Software.

Analytical

Skills:

Capability to identify equipment faults through PdM data, diagnose root causes, and communicate findings effectively to maintenance or engineering personnel.

Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with mechanical and rotating equipment systems; ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.

Communication &

Collaboration:

Proven ability to work effectively with diverse technical teams, explain complex data in clear terms, and contribute to corrective maintenance planning.

Safety & Compliance: Experience performing work safely in accordance with industry maintenance standards.

Advanced Predictive Maintenance Leadership: Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and optimizing PdM routes across multiple facilities or systems.

Technical Expertise: Proficiency in advanced diagnostic interpretation involving multiple technologies…