Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a candidate for the position of ATLAS cryogenic technician.  This position is responsible for conducting the operation, maintenance and upgrading of the ATLAS helium and nitrogen cryogenic systems.  The individual will be responsible for independently diagnosing and troubleshooting routine problems affecting cryogenic system performance and assist in analyzing and finding resolutions to more complex problems.  The individual will participate in the development of detailed work plans for the maintenance, operation, and technical improvement to the cryogenics systems.  The individual in this role is responsible for overseeing and performing the implementation of these work plans and is also expected to train accelerator operations staff and technicians, as necessary.

In this position, you will:

Support daily operations of the ATLAS cryogenic systems

Perform hands-on periodic inspection and maintenance of pressure, cryogenic, vacuum, and supporting utilities

Install or replace equipment to optimize system performance and reliability

Measure, record, and document operating performance data

Be available to respond to emergency situations 24 hours a day when scheduled

Position Requirements

3+ years of hands-on fluid mechanics or industrial HVAC experienceSuccessful track record of implementing, recording and documenting system performanceAbility to communicate with scientific and technical staff3+ years of work experience demonstrating high mechanical aptitudeAbility to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Preferred experience:

+2 years of LHe and LN2 hands-on experienceAssociate's degree in engineering+2 years of vacuum experienceExperience working with minimal supervision on complex projects

At the RD1 level candidate will have: High School or Associates + 1-3 years experience or equivalent.

At the RD2 level candidate will have: Associates + 5 years experience or equivalent.

Job Family

Support Technical (ST)

Job Profile

Mechanical Support 1

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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