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Fermilab · 2 weeks ago

Power Supply Senior Electrical Technician I

Batavia, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$30.45/hr - $39.37/hr

7+ years exp

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. They are seeking a Power Supply Senior Electrical Technician I to provide complex technical support, maintain equipment, and ensure safety in the assigned area.

BiotechnologyClean EnergyCleanTechEnergy

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Fabricates, sets-up, calibrates, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a wide variety of complex electrical/electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices for Laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics

Acts as a visible subject matter expert or point person for technical issues in the assigned area

Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment

Prepares set-up for testing phases of equipment

Prepares and tests equipment for operation using appropriate diagnostic software

Writes best practice procedures and documentation for all finished work

Enters relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook

Produces reports as assigned

Electronically prepares and compiles technical data and safety records for equipment using databases, spreadsheets, and other appropriate computing software and programs

Provides complex technical support and maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area

Troubleshoots problems and repairs as needed

Performs ES&H duties, including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys

Conducts periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses

Assists in performing radioactive and chemical waste pick-ups, waste segregation, and related documentation

Prepares waste for disposal and packages waste for shipment

Responds to and leads operational and emergency requirements

May be required to work off-hour shifts or respond to emergency call-ins

Procures and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment

Assists in the design and development of equipment and systems including providing engineering support activities to assigned projects or tasks

Directs, mentors, and/or guides the work of other technicians or contractors

As assigned, serves as the lead technician or shift supervisor for specific group projects or tasks

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position

Qualification

Electrical technologyMechanical technologyES&H technologyTechnical documentationSafety inspectionsTechnical supportTeam leadershipProblem solving

Required

HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent)

7+ years of extensive related experience or up to 5+ year of DOE laboratory experience or in a technical skill of strategic importance to the laboratory's mission (e.g. cryo, radio frequency, radiation protection, clean room, etc)

Demonstrated experience in the assigned area

Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures from extensive experience or academic study

Possesses advanced knowledge in specific areas

Ability to work on complex projects and assignments

May be required to legally operate a government vehicle