Accelerator Technologist IV (Bargaining Unit)
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Accelerator Technologist IV (Bargaining Unit)
Job ID
6298
Location
SLAC - Menlo Park, CA
Full-Time
Regular
**SLAC Job Postings**
**Position Overview:**
The Assembly & Test Department within the Technology Innovation directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a talented technologist to fabricate, assemble, and process devices for SLAC and other related institutions. Employees install, maintain, and repair accelerator and photon science mechanical and vacuum systems.
In this role, you will work under minimal supervision and perform assignments of advanced complexity in vacuum and particle free assembly and moderate complexity in one or more areas of machining, machine maintenance, welding, brazing, sheet metal, metal finishing, mechanical assembly and/or field installation.
The Technologist IV is highly proficient and will independently plan and conduct a block of work as a complete project, or as a portion of a larger and more diverse project, with strict adherence to site-specific safety as well as work planning and control (WPC) protocols. Assignments may be of a scheduling and planning nature, reviewing and integrating work performed by other individuals or departments, ensuring efficient use of resources, monitoring target dates, and evaluating possible effects on the end use application of an item, system or process
**Your specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:**
**Mechanical Support & Cable Termination:**
+ Utilizes CAD and 3D printing to build unique hutch items used in scientific apparatus or within the LCLS facility
+ Variety of cable terminations for control of electromechanical equipment
+ ise with the Safety Officer and Radiation Physicist to configure beamline and work through issues involving RSWCFs
+ Responsive to radiological concerns and LCLS beamline configuration
+ Administers all sections of RSWCFs and ensures their compliance.
**Vacuum Assembly & Field Work:**
+ Plan and execute a range of simple to complex field installation and maintenance of vacuum systems.
+ Assemble, modify, fabricate, upgrade and/or repair vacuum systems of simple to high complexity from engineering drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
+ Lead crews while preforming complex field installations and removals of complex experimental and support equipment from LINAC, Facet, and related field locations.
+ Plan, draw permits for, and coordinate with different groups, for field installations and removals of complex experimental and support equipment from LINAC, Facet, and related field locations.
+ Troubleshoot, leak check, bake-out and install/remove systems components and equipment.
+ Interpret RGA scans to determine if a part meets UHV criteria.
+ Collect and analyze data as needed for troubleshooting or system performance evaluations.
**Particle Free Work:**
+ Apply particle free cleaning and assembly practices and procedures.
+ Lead and coordinate the particle free installation of components and assemblies in the field.
+ Lead and coordinate the maintenance of LCLS-II particle free Linac
**Planning / Scheduling:**
+ Plan own and others work. Advise, instruct, and lead the work of others.
+ Recommend and/or make improvements to design or processes.
+ Provide guidance to other technicians/technologists in vacuum science; installation of new beamline components; process techniques; material handling and processes; this includes working with pressurized gas, water, and air systems; and other associated tasks.
+ Write hoisting and rigging procedures.
+ Attend all applicable ES&H training as it becomes available and obtains ES&H certifications that is required and apply it in your work. Ensure crew is following all proper ES&H rules and processes. Ensure all proper permits are acquired and followed.
+ Communicate and coordinate with various groups to work in the field including the alignment group, machinists, welders, radiation protections services, safety managers, area managers, engineers, contractors, physicists, technicians, riggers, stores personnel, and others as required
**Qualifications:**
+ Demonstrated ability to proficiently perform duties listed above.
+ The successful candidate must have at least 5 years of journey level ultra-high vacuum and particle free assemble experience or have an equivalent combination of vocational school, on the job training and experience.
+ Working knowledge and expertise of various leak detectors, vacuum pumps, gauges, flanges, and hardware.
+ Must possess analysis skills and know the theory of operation of equipment.
+ Has thorough knowledge of Residual Gas Analyzer fundamental practices and technology.
+ Possess advanced skill in particle free assembly and installation.
+ Must be able to teach other technologist particle free applications.
+ Working knowledge of vacuum science fundamental practices and technology.
+ Has a working knowledge of characteristics and properties on various materials.
+ Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
+ Licensed as a forklift, overhead crane, and motor vehicle operator.
+ Has a working knowledge of basic arithmetic and measuring systems.
+ Possesses a thorough knowledge of vacuum methods and procedures and has an ability to organize and maintain records and materials in an efficient manner.
+ Ability to lead and direct other technicians and delegate their tasks and/or work assignments to achieve the desired goals and objectives of complex and multifaceted projects and tasks including field operation applications.
+ Must possess a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record for driving vehicles around SLAC site.
+ Ability to work swing and owl shifts.
**SLAC employee competencies:**
+ **Effective Decisions** : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
+ **Self-Development** : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
+ **Dependability** : Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
+ **Initiative** : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
+ **Adaptability** : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
+ **Communication** : Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages
+ **Relationships** : Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.
**Physical requirements and Working conditions:**
+ Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
**Work standards:**
+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for the environment, safety, and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options.
+ Given the nature of this position, **SLAC will require onsite work** .
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**Classification Title:** Accelerator Technologist IV
**Grade:** A43
**Job code:** 6576
**Duration:** Regular Continuing
This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.
_The expected pay range for this position is $57.96 (Step 1) - $70.04 (Step 10) per hour. Placement in the range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Unit. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs._
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.
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