- Set-up and tune the accelerator to produce beams of the desired energy, current and size to deliver to photon and other physics research experiments using a computerized control system.
- Identify abnormalities in beam diagnostic, vacuum, power supply, RF, and computer control systems and initiate corrective actions.
- Communicate effectively with physicists, engineers, and the variety of other staff members who build and maintain the accelerator systems.
- Ensure accelerator systems are operated in compliance with established safety policies and procedures.
- Clear tunnels of personnel and activate safety interlock systems.
- Maintain accurate records of operation activities.
- Perform accelerator and beam parameter measurements to assist in ongoing development.
- Actively participate in and successfully complete required training programs in a timely manner.
- Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering with physics coursework, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate projects, develop skills, and work in a team environment under limited supervision.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills using various communication systems.
- Must possess a valid driver's license to drive vehicles on site.
- Must be physically capable of climbing tall ladders, maneuvering over, under, and around tight spaces, beamlines, large magnets, and other accelerator devices to clear tunnels of personnel. This position will require additional safety training to support these activities.
- Ability to work a non-standard schedule and extended shifts. Operators rotate though day, swing and owl shifts, including weekends, when the accelerators are operating.
- Demonstrated experience solving technical problems using diagnostic tools, scientific data analysis applications, and computer control system software in a scientific or industry laboratory setting is desirable.
- Computer programming coursework or experience is desirable.
- 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 common goals.
- 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.
- 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 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:
- 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, .
Job TitleAccelerator Systems Operator I - Menlo Park, United States - SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Description
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an Accelerator Systems Operator I in the Accelerator Operations and Safety Division (AOSD) in the Accelerator Directorate (AD). This position reports to the department head for the accelerator operators.
Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Other duties may also be assigned
To be successful in this position you will bring:
In addition, preferred requirements include:
SLAC Employee Competencies:
Physical requirements and Working conditions:
WORK STANDARDS:
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Classification Title: Accelerator System Operator I
Grade: A32, Job code: 6714
Please note: 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 $42.63 (Step 1) - $51.67 (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.