Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 21 hours ago
Instrument Technician
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expOak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory focused on addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. They are seeking an Instrument Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of electronic components and systems, ensuring reliability and safety in their operations.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide direct technical support to customers, identifying needs, diagnosing issues, and advising on proper equipment use
Assist with scheduling work activities and provide recommendations for equipment installation, upgrades, and enhancements
Participate in pre-job briefings and work control processes, providing input to procedures and job planning
Perform preventive maintenance and operational checks to ensure system reliability
Conduct calibrations to verify equipment meets required performance criteria
Install equipment including servers, chassis, patch panels, cable management systems, and network devices
Troubleshoot and repair equipment, cabling, and fiber-optic infrastructure
Design, fabricate, or build custom equipment and components (e.g., panels, brackets, test cabinets, cable assemblies) to meet special customer needs or modify existing systems
PLC programming as required
Adhere to the principles of Safe Conduct of Research by raising safety concerns, maintaining a questioning attitude, assessing hazards for every task, and committing to continuous learning
Other tasks as assigned by management
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success
Qualification
Required
A two-year degree in Electronics or a related field, or equivalent military or technical school training
A minimum of four years of relevant hands-on maintenance experience in the repair of electronic systems and industrial instrumentation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must maintain electrical worker qualifications
Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer
Q Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program
Preferred
Experience installing, maintaining, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing electronic, pneumatic, and microprocessor-based equipment
Ability to interpret and work from electrical and electronic schematics
Ability to troubleshoot control systems and associated components
Experience using electrical testing and measurement equipment
Experience programming control devices, PID loops, and control systems
Experience in software development using LabVIEW, PLC languages, or similar platforms
Knowledge of the NEC codebook or other applicable electrical and safety standards
General knowledge of lock-out/tag-out and other related safety procedures
Strong communication and reading skills, including comprehension of technical documentation
Solid mathematical, scientific, mechanical, and logical reasoning abilities
Ability to interact professionally and effectively in high-stress situations
Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and contribute creatively within collaborative, cross-functional teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced research environment, prioritize effectively, manage multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to changing needs
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
Benefits
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Contributory Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Generous Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wellness Programs
Educational Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Employee Discounts
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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