SSRL Protection Systems Technician [Bargaining Unit]

Job ID

6255

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Regular

SLAC Job Postings

Do you enjoy collaborating with a diverse group of people to solve complex challenges? Does contributing to breakthrough discoveries in science and working with unique experimental instrumentation in a world-leading scientific research environment excite you? The Electronic Systems Division within the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) Directorate at SLAC seeks a Principal S&E Electro-Mechanical Technician to join the Protection Systems Group.

The Protection Systems Group is responsible for design, assembly, installation, and support of beamline and accelerator Machine Protection Systems (MPS), Personnel Protection Systems (PPS), Beam Containment Systems (BCS), Laser Safety Systems (LSS), and Oxygen Deficiency Monitors (ODM) at SSRL. As such the Protection Systems Group establishes performance criteria, evaluates system architecture, designs, validates, documents, implements, and exercises stewardship for the SSRL Protections Systems infrastructure. As an SSRL safety system principal technician, you will work with engineers, engineering associates, and other technicians, to support safety system implementation and best practices, while maintaining and upgrading subsystems assigned. This position reports to the SSRL Protection Systems Group leader.

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Assembly, fabrication, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, and other controls implementations.

• Fabricate and assemble protection systems-related mechanical systems from prints or sketches.

• Fabricate and assemble protection systems electronics modules from prints or sketches.

• Fabricate and assemble custom cabling solutions based on individual applications.

• Installation of protection systems equipment, sensors, cabling, and wiring.

• Assist in photon and electron protection systems startup, system qualification testing, and protection systems shutdown.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance.

• Use commercial programs for diagnostic or check-out purposes.

• Debug and fix malfunctioning protection systems.

• Documentation preparation including the use of computer-aided design software to generate drawings of protection systems-related mechanical systems and protection systems schematics, design concepts, and procedure writing.

• Provide protection systems-related technical guidance to other workers.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Associate degree or completion of vocational education or military training in Electronics Technology or a related technical discipline.

• Eight years¿ experience in a laboratory/industrial environment on several different assignments including layout, fabrication, troubleshooting, test, repair and modification of technical equipment.

• Proficient with Ohm's law, AC/DC circuit theory, and complex logic circuits

• Advanced computer skills such as facility with CAD software and experience with office software and email applications.

• Ability to use oscilloscopes (including all controls), and an understanding of the limitations of various models (e.g., frequency response)

• Use of appropriate commercial test equipment for measurement of voltage, current, frequency, impedance, and other electrical quantities

• Use of hand tools such as soldering iron, electric drill, hole punch, and other small power tools.

• Proficient knowledge of basic shop math.

• Use of hand tools such as drill, saw and sander to fabricate parts required, use of machine tools (such as drill press, band saw, lathes and milling machines) desired.

• Possess the ability to provide guidance to, and coordinate with, other workers.

• Basic understanding of programmable logic controllers including rudimentary programming.

• Ability to operate signal generators is desired.

• Working knowledge of National Electric Code (NFPA 70) and the Standard for Industrial Control Panels (UL 508A).

SLAC Employee Competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

Work Standards :

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford and SLAC colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities:http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

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• Classification Title: Principal Science & Engineering Technician, Electro-Mechanical

• Grade: A41 Job code: 6612

• Duration: Regular Continuing

The expected pay range for this position is $ 55.19 (Step 1) - $ 66.91(Step 10) per hour. Placement in the range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Unit. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.