Accelerator Operator I: Onsite OJT for Beam Systems

Fermilab; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 81,091,000 - 98,924,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab's Accelerator Division seeks an Accelerator Operator to support particle accelerators, beam transport systems, and beamlines. You will join an operations crew in the Main Control Room, learning to monitor, tune, and operate accelerator systems while collaborating with physicists and technicians.

You will perform routine checks, analyze operational problems, and participate in safety training, LO TO, and shift activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics required.
• 0–2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to complete Accelerator Operator I OJT and qualification program.
• Willingness to learn accelerator concepts, safety rules, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn accelerator operations through On-the-Job Training in Main Control Room.
• Operate and tune accelerators and beam transport systems.
• Monitor systems, alarms, interlocks, and parameters; analyze issues.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance of equipment and electronics.
• Adhere to safety and LOTO procedures and report anomalies.
• Maintain logs, shift documentation, and training records.

Skills

Physics fundamentals

Beam theory

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

LOTO and safety compliance

Problem-solving

Learning on the job

Electrical/electronic troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Tools

Control systems software

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Fermilab's Accelerator Division seeks an Accelerator Operator to support particle accelerators, beam transport systems, and beamlines. You will join an operations crew in the Main Control Room, learning to monitor, tune, and operate accelerator systems while collaborating with physicists and technicians.

You will perform routine checks, analyze operational problems, and participate in safety training, LO TO, and shift activity.