LCLS Duty Technician

Job Description

The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) Directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an LCLS Duty Technician to administer the LCLS radiological protocols, which include RSWCFs, Configuration Control, Beamline Authorizations, and facility safety-walkthroughs. In addition, Mechanical Assembly, Vacuum Technology or Electronics and Instrument Controls to support Beam Operations. Members of this team are responsible for providing support across multiple disciplines for Scientific Users in each of our experimental hutches along with planning for and installing all new or modified systems. The LCLS Duty Technician provides support to instrument scientists, engineers and scientific users/research across multiple disciplines. This position is expected to be proficient and work under general supervision and support mechanical, vacuum, electronics or instrumentation and controls of moderate complexity. Work may involve complete systems as well as components, modules, or subsystems.

The LCLS Duty Technician conducts a block of work as a complete project, or as a portion of a larger and more diverse project under general supervision with strict adherence to site-specific safety as well as work planning and control (WPC) protocols.

Your specific responsibilities include:

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Conduct administrative protocols for radiological safety. Liaise with Safety Office and Radiation Physics to administer facility oversight.

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Strong written and verbal aptitude; proficient with Google Workspace, MS Office Suite.

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Perform mechanical repair, precision alignment, and preventive maintenance on equipment following existing Operational & Safety procedures and standards

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Calibrate, repair, rebuild and replace flow, pressure & temperature instruments and devices.

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Monitor and perform adjustments to control functions.

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Maintain equipment operating records and log sheets

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Operate and diagnose equipment and solve process problems; capable of independent decision making.

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Work with experimenters, engineers, physicists, and other groups on the design, installation, modification, and performance of user systems.

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Perform tests and precision measurements on system components and multiple utility support systems.

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Become proficient and improve multiple operator skill sets; seek thorough understanding of Instrumentation & Controls, electrical/electronic principles and hardware and standard vacuum practices.

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Overhead crane and lifting equipment operation & inspection

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Work schedule may include overtime hours, off-shift, weekends & holiday schedules, Alternate Work Schedules (AWS).

To be successful in this position you will bring:

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H.S./GED or vocational school apprenticeship and experience in industrial mechanical, electrical, controls, and vacuum systems.

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Experience in a research and development environment preferred.

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Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to perform moderate to advanced mechanical duties.

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Technical knowledge of industrial equipment operation and repair.

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Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.

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Familiarity with standard environmental and safety rules, regulations, and requirements.

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Be able to adapt to applicable site environmental and safety rules and guidance and meet training requirements within the personal STA.

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Demonstrated use of solid math skills & computer proficiency.

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Demonstrated knowledge and experience in multiple technical skill sets such as Instrumentation & Controls, electrical/electronic principles and vacuum systems.

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Able to effectively communicate technical issues with senior engineers, scientists, operators, tech support personnel, vendors and others in a diverse multicultural environment.

SLAC employee competencies:

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Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

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Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

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Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

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Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

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Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

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Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages

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Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.

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Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

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Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for 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:

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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,

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.