Technical Coordinator/Senior Technical Coordinator

LLNL•Livermore, CA

1d•$44 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Technical Coordinator/Sr. Technical Coordinator . Under general supervision, you will be responsible for providing general technical and administrative support for the acquisition, movement, and fabrication of general electronics instrumentation or hardware. Including but not limited to data acquisition systems, mechanical equipment and hardware for various projects. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) within the Engineering Directorate, supporting operations within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) organization. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. This position will be filled at either level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level. In this role you will: Provide general coordination and support for multiple technical projects and/or activities with frequently changing requirements and priorities. Maintain appropriate records and summaries to support project needs. Provide award/delivery status to supervisor and customers/requestors. Anticipate and reconcile supply problems, including technical factors affecting critical milestones. Collaborate with and provide technical support to designers, technicians, machinists, engineers, internal organizations, outside suppliers, and vendors on multiple large and small moderately complex projects, sometimes involving hazardous materials. Support acquisition and fabrication of general electronics instrumentation, hardware and data acquisition systems, and mechanical equipment and hardware activities for DTED, SD, and Work for Others, including Site 300 and other off-site locations. Support Designers and Engineers in reviewing drawings and electrical schematics and other related technical information while applying appropriate standards, procedures, and techniques to screen parts sources. Review vendor proposed fabrication processes, pricing, and delivery schedules. Process general internal fabrication packages through LLNL fabrication facilities. Provide Technical Release Representative (TRR) services requiring in-depth knowledge of purchasing requirements and regulations. Strictly adhere to laboratory safety and security guidelines, and regulations, and perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies. Coordinate Programmatic Equipment maintenance activities including tracking vendor maintenance subcontracts, scheduling routine and non-routine service visits, working with administrative staff to ensure proper vendor badging and training for onsite access. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job responsibilities, at the 538.3 level Prepare technical procurement packages for mechanical fabrications including specifications and statements of work, as well as quality assurance and inspection requirements. Monitor procurement deliverables and provide technical interface between LLNL and supplier, e.g. on time deliverables, milestone reviews, and technical resolutions during processing. Independently evaluate and recommend fabrication alternatives, supplier selections, and substitute hardware and materials using LLNL guidelines, techniques, and procedures. Manage equipment maintenance database and spare parts inventory tracking. Develop new equipment requirement documents for vendor solicitation in conjunction with Engineering technical staff. Act as Responsible Individual on Procured Services Work Control Documents and ensure onsite work is authorized, approved, and released prior to work start.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Associate degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Industry, Computer Technology, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Experience in customer service or support organization and proven ability to interact with a diverse and demanding customer base.
Experience working independently and as a team member with effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while meeting specific programmatic technical and reporting requirements.
Intermediate level knowledge and understanding of conventional manufacturing and fabrication techniques, general electronics instrumentation, hardware and data acquisition systems, and mechanical equipment and hardware.
Effective written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with a diverse workforce.
Knowledge of office computer software, common operating systems, and common word processing, spreadsheet, and databases.
Ability to acquire and maintain Technical Release Representative (TRR) certification.
Advanced skills, knowledge, and demonstrated abilities in procurement and coordination of materials and equipment.
Advanced knowledge of decision making for fabrication alternatives, supplies selections and materials.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate level knowledge and understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Intermediate knowledge and use of industry software to create accurate budget estimates and schedules.
Intermediate level understanding of machine tool technology.
High level understanding of test equipment, data acquisition and instrumentation.
Intermediate level knowledge of Product Life Management (PLM) tools and software.
Intermediate knowledge of inventory management and product tracking.

Responsibilities

Provide general coordination and support for multiple technical projects and/or activities with frequently changing requirements and priorities.
Maintain appropriate records and summaries to support project needs.
Provide award/delivery status to supervisor and customers/requestors.
Anticipate and reconcile supply problems, including technical factors affecting critical milestones.
Collaborate with and provide technical support to designers, technicians, machinists, engineers, internal organizations, outside suppliers, and vendors on multiple large and small moderately complex projects, sometimes involving hazardous materials.
Support acquisition and fabrication of general electronics instrumentation, hardware and data acquisition systems, and mechanical equipment and hardware activities for DTED, SD, and Work for Others, including Site 300 and other off-site locations.
Support Designers and Engineers in reviewing drawings and electrical schematics and other related technical information while applying appropriate standards, procedures, and techniques to screen parts sources.
Review vendor proposed fabrication processes, pricing, and delivery schedules.
Process general internal fabrication packages through LLNL fabrication facilities.
Provide Technical Release Representative (TRR) services requiring in-depth knowledge of purchasing requirements and regulations.
Strictly adhere to laboratory safety and security guidelines, and regulations, and perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies.
Coordinate Programmatic Equipment maintenance activities including tracking vendor maintenance subcontracts, scheduling routine and non-routine service visits, working with administrative staff to ensure proper vendor badging and training for onsite access.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Prepare technical procurement packages for mechanical fabrications including specifications and statements of work, as well as quality assurance and inspection requirements.
Monitor procurement deliverables and provide technical interface between LLNL and supplier, e.g. on time deliverables, milestone reviews, and technical resolutions during processing.
Independently evaluate and recommend fabrication alternatives, supplier selections, and substitute hardware and materials using LLNL guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
Manage equipment maintenance database and spare parts inventory tracking.
Develop new equipment requirement documents for vendor solicitation in conjunction with Engineering technical staff.
Act as Responsible Individual on Procured Services Work Control Documents and ensure onsite work is authorized, approved, and released prior to work start.