SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Accelerator Technologist III - Cryogenics Plant Operator (Controls & Instrumenta
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029
Accelerator Technologist III - Cryogenics Plant Operator (Controls & Instrumentation)
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Accelerator Technologist III - Cryogenics Plant Operator (Controls & Instrumentation)
role at
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory .
Responsibilities
Support operation of the Cryogenic Plant (2.0 K Helium Refrigeration System) that is part of the LCLS Superconducting Linear Accelerator.
Work under general supervision or advisement from higher‑level Accelerator Technologists, performing assignments of intermediate to advanced complexity in instrumentation & controls work.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate industrial and commercial‑grade instruments including sensing elements, transmitters, pneumatic and electronic controllers, transducers, and control valves.
Use wide variety of hand tools, portable electronic test equipment, calibration, and maintenance tools.
Maintain, calibrate, diagnose, and repair control system components including programmable logic controllers (PLC), computers, and communication networks.
Perform preventative maintenance and functional analysis of control systems.
Follow existing operational & safety procedures and standards; complete required training and apply adherence in the field.
Monitor and perform adjustments to control functions for optimal cryogenics system specifications, availability, and efficiency.
Maintain equipment operating records and log sheets.
Operate and diagnose complex cryogenic system equipment and solve process problems; conduct independent decision‑making.
Collaborate with experimenters, engineers, physicists, and other groups on design, installation, modification, and performance of cryogenic systems.
Perform tests and precision‑specification measurements on system components and multiple utility support systems.
Become proficient and improve multiple operator skill sets; seek thorough understanding of Instrumentation & Controls, mechanical tech, and electrical/electronics principles and hardware.
Work schedule may include overtime hours, off‑shift, weekends and holiday schedules.
Qualifications
H.S./GED or vocational school apprenticeship plus three years of laboratory or industrial mechanical/electrical experience (college, technical degree, or military training preferred).
Demonstrated electrical‑mechanical aptitude and ability to perform intermediate to advanced complexity controls/instrumentation duties.
Ability to read and interpret instrument, piping, electrical and electronic drawings and sketches.
Technical knowledge of industrial equipment operation & repair spanning thermal transfer, isolation, electrical laws, instrumentation & controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, and high‑pressure gas systems.
Proficiency with hand and power tools.
Familiarity with site environmental and safety rules, regulations, and requirements; trained to handle, store, and dispose of hazardous materials appropriately.
Solid math skills and computer proficiency.
Understanding and ability to control the helium cryogenic process.
Ability to install, maintain, calibrate, and diagnose pneumatic and electronic instruments and control loops; read and understand PLC ladder logic.
Knowledge and experience in multiple cryogenics technical operator skill sets such as Instrumentation & Controls, Gas Process, and electrical/electronic principles and hardware.
Can work independently with little or no supervision and occasionally alone on shift.
Effective communication of technical issues with senior engineers, operators, tech support personnel, vendors and others in a multicultural environment.
Valid driver’s license to drive vehicles on site.
Competencies
Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions promptly.
Self‑Development: Pursues opportunities to learn and grow.
Dependability: Delivers results with personal responsibility.
Initiative: Proactively engages in work and interactions with optimism and energy.
Adaptability: Adjusts to change and maintains an open outlook.
Communication: Ensures effective flow of information and delivers clear written, spoken, and presented messages.
Relationships: Builds trust, collaboration and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Consistent with its obligations under the law, the Laboratory will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Work Standards
Interpersonal Skills: Works well with colleagues, external partners and clients.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to safety values and promotes safe behaviors.
Compliance: Adheres to all applicable policies and procedures.
Additional Information Classification Title:
Accelerator Technologist III Grade:
A41 Job Code:
6574 Duration:
Regular Continuing Pay Range:
~$57.40–$69.59 per hour (subject to applicable collective bargaining unit).
Position represented by SEIU Local 2007; collective bargaining agreement governs terms and conditions of employment.
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Accelerator Technologist III - Cryogenics Plant Operator (Controls & Instrumentation)
role at
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory .
Responsibilities
Support operation of the Cryogenic Plant (2.0 K Helium Refrigeration System) that is part of the LCLS Superconducting Linear Accelerator.
Work under general supervision or advisement from higher‑level Accelerator Technologists, performing assignments of intermediate to advanced complexity in instrumentation & controls work.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate industrial and commercial‑grade instruments including sensing elements, transmitters, pneumatic and electronic controllers, transducers, and control valves.
Use wide variety of hand tools, portable electronic test equipment, calibration, and maintenance tools.
Maintain, calibrate, diagnose, and repair control system components including programmable logic controllers (PLC), computers, and communication networks.
Perform preventative maintenance and functional analysis of control systems.
Follow existing operational & safety procedures and standards; complete required training and apply adherence in the field.
Monitor and perform adjustments to control functions for optimal cryogenics system specifications, availability, and efficiency.
Maintain equipment operating records and log sheets.
Operate and diagnose complex cryogenic system equipment and solve process problems; conduct independent decision‑making.
Collaborate with experimenters, engineers, physicists, and other groups on design, installation, modification, and performance of cryogenic systems.
Perform tests and precision‑specification measurements on system components and multiple utility support systems.
Become proficient and improve multiple operator skill sets; seek thorough understanding of Instrumentation & Controls, mechanical tech, and electrical/electronics principles and hardware.
Work schedule may include overtime hours, off‑shift, weekends and holiday schedules.
Qualifications
H.S./GED or vocational school apprenticeship plus three years of laboratory or industrial mechanical/electrical experience (college, technical degree, or military training preferred).
Demonstrated electrical‑mechanical aptitude and ability to perform intermediate to advanced complexity controls/instrumentation duties.
Ability to read and interpret instrument, piping, electrical and electronic drawings and sketches.
Technical knowledge of industrial equipment operation & repair spanning thermal transfer, isolation, electrical laws, instrumentation & controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, and high‑pressure gas systems.
Proficiency with hand and power tools.
Familiarity with site environmental and safety rules, regulations, and requirements; trained to handle, store, and dispose of hazardous materials appropriately.
Solid math skills and computer proficiency.
Understanding and ability to control the helium cryogenic process.
Ability to install, maintain, calibrate, and diagnose pneumatic and electronic instruments and control loops; read and understand PLC ladder logic.
Knowledge and experience in multiple cryogenics technical operator skill sets such as Instrumentation & Controls, Gas Process, and electrical/electronic principles and hardware.
Can work independently with little or no supervision and occasionally alone on shift.
Effective communication of technical issues with senior engineers, operators, tech support personnel, vendors and others in a multicultural environment.
Valid driver’s license to drive vehicles on site.
Competencies
Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions promptly.
Self‑Development: Pursues opportunities to learn and grow.
Dependability: Delivers results with personal responsibility.
Initiative: Proactively engages in work and interactions with optimism and energy.
Adaptability: Adjusts to change and maintains an open outlook.
Communication: Ensures effective flow of information and delivers clear written, spoken, and presented messages.
Relationships: Builds trust, collaboration and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Consistent with its obligations under the law, the Laboratory will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Work Standards
Interpersonal Skills: Works well with colleagues, external partners and clients.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to safety values and promotes safe behaviors.
Compliance: Adheres to all applicable policies and procedures.
Additional Information Classification Title:
Accelerator Technologist III Grade:
A41 Job Code:
6574 Duration:
Regular Continuing Pay Range:
~$57.40–$69.59 per hour (subject to applicable collective bargaining unit).
Position represented by SEIU Local 2007; collective bargaining agreement governs terms and conditions of employment.
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