Cryogenic Process Engineer - Menlo Park, United States - SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Description

Cryogenic Process Engineer
Job ID
5573
Location
SLAC - Menlo Park, CA
Full-Time
Regular

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

The CRYOGENIC Division at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is searching for a Cryogenic Process Engineer to contribute to the operation and future up-grades of the Cryogenic Plant (2.0K Helium Refrigeration System) connected to the LCLS-II Super-Conducting Linear Accelerator.

The successful candidate will join an integrated team of engineers and operators dedicated to the safe and reliable operation of the LCLS-II Cryogenic System.

As part of the team, he / she will provide process and process equipment expertise to support the CRYOGENIC Group.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to):

• 
  Engineering:
• Lead Process Engineering on novel SLAC Cryogenics Projects.
• Perform process calculations related to existing and future facilities.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, mass balance and heat transfer.
• Perform scenario analysis, sizing and selection of Pressure Relief Devices.
• Size and select process equipment and instrumentation.
• Develop and up-dates of PFDs and PIDs.
• 
  Operation:
• Lead critical phases of operations such as Start-Up, Cool-Down, and Warm-Up.
• Monitor process equipment performances (compressors, heat exchangers, etc.)
• Evaluate, and trouble shoot Cryogenic System process performances.
• Develop Procedures and Support Operation.
• Identify changes required to improve efficiency, reliability and operability.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• At least two years of experience in the following areas:
• Previous experience as a Process Engineer.
• Experience in Thermodynamics
• Experience in sizing and selecting instrumentation and equipment.
• Experience in Commissioning and or Plant Operation (He, ASU, Oil & Gas...)
• Able to efficiently summarize and explain large quantity of data concisely.
• Ability to work in collaborative and international work environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with process software.
• Cryogenic experience is a plus (Refrigeration, Nitrogen, Helium 4K and 2K)
• CAD capability for Diagrams (PID, PFD) and 3D Modeling (Piping).
• PLC / DCS Programming and Instrumentation experience is a plus.
• Experience with sizing method in accordance with ASME VIII div 1, ISO or CGA S-1.3

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 common goals.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ 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.
• Night shifts and weekend shifts may be occasionally required, as needed to support Commissioning and Maintenance operation.

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 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,

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Classification Title:
Staff Engineer 2


Grade:
K

Job code: 0132


Duration:
Regular Continuing

_The expected pay range for this position is $108,000 to $163,000 per annum.

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.

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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.