Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.

Pay Range

$132,810 -$170,556Annually

This position is under a step structure. Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Senior Accelerator Technician to support the Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry. You will work closely with a team of scientists that develop and apply novel particle accelerator capabilities to solve challenging fundamental science and national security problems across a wide range of disciplines and programs. This position supports the on-going operations of four high voltage accelerator systems including related equipment such as ion sources, electrostatic and magnetic steerers and lenses, particle detectors, and vacuum systems. You will be a part of the Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry group in the Atmospheric, Earth & Energy Division of the Physical and Life Science Directorate.

You will

• Maintain, install, and upgrade high voltage particle accelerators and associated components.
• Help identify and propose solutions to off-normal operating conditions for the CAMS accelerator systems.
• Respond to requests (including off-hours) for assistance from accelerator operators to diagnose and troubleshoot abnormal behavior.
• Contribute to the development of technical requirements for new and replacement components of the CAMS accelerator systems and related infrastructure.
• Assist the CAMS Operations Manager in the planning and execution of major maintenance events.
• Provide day-to-day mentorship to junior technical staff and student interns.
• Coordinate with appropriate support services to ensure that necessary calibration and certification of safety systems (e.g., radiation monitoring, oxygen alarm, etc.) are performed on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in the operation and maintenance of tandem accelerators and associated equipment including Cs-sputter ion sources, power supplies, and vacuum equipment for AMS applications.
• Demonstrated ability to program and maintain instrument control software using LabVIEW.
• Working knowledge of the policies and procedures required to safely operate particle accelerators and radiation generating devices at LLNL.
• Experience working with high voltage electrical equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic and mechanical devices.
• Experience with design and fabrication of parts using CAD and machine tools.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employeesmay be considered for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision .

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

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