SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory · 1 day ago
Accelerator Systems Operator II (Bargaining Unit)
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$52.21/hr - $63.15/hr
2+ years expSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an Accelerator Systems Operator II in the Accelerator Operations and Safety Division. This role involves monitoring and optimizing accelerator systems, diagnosing component failures, and providing guidance to lower level operators.
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Responsibilities
Search, secure, and monitor controlled access of PPS areas, check PPS interlocks, safety items and perform routine beam containment safety system checks. Ensure compliance with safety rules and procedures
Setup, recover and optimize the performance of accelerator systems after short periods of inattention or short downtimes using standard tuning techniques. Measure beam emittance, energy and energy spread using standard diagnostic tools and correct above parameters using standard techniques. Able to do standard beta and eta matching
Identify and diagnose standard component failures to the software or hardware module level and give precise failure mode information to the senior operations or maintenance staff. Examples of component level hardware failures include: out of tolerance amplitude regulation of magnet or klystrons, incorrect trigger timing or phase for pulsed devices, BPM module or cable failures and temperature regulation or readout for a water-cooled device
Provide guidance to lower level operators and assist in their training
Determine parameters that need to be measured and obtain correlation plot data in an optimal manner
Identify specific accelerator system performance trends using system history buffers and history buffer correlation. Document and act to correct or report substandard performance
Diagnose and determine failures of all standard CAMAC modules
Phase and gold klystrons
Measure and correct kicker timing
Measure and correct BPM timing
Identify magnet calibration and standardization problems
All ASO-I tasks
Maintain training requirements for current level
Draft Operations documentation
Perform operational equipment checks
Program software
Work with Accelerator Operations, and other SLAC groups on equipment fabrication, repair, modification, installation, and removal
Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering with physics coursework and two years of experience as an Accelerator Systems Operator, or a combination of education and relevant experience
Completion of ASO-II training program
Ability to work independently as a skilled Accelerator Systems Operator, typically gained through substantial experience as an Accelerator System Operator I
Familiarity with the physics theory which underlies the performance of the system, such as an understanding of emittance, dispersion, resonance diagrams, and feedback systems
Ability to document experimental data as required in a standardized and readily understood fashion
Technical skills for trouble-shooting accelerator problems, including electronics and control systems
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 through day, swing and owl shifts, including weekends, when the accelerators are operating
Preferred
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
Company
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is the U.S. Department of Energy's national lab at Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
1001-5000 employees
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