Cryogenic Systems Operator, Level I (Magnet Lab)

Cryogenic Society of America; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Technical Designer, Level I (Cryogenics). This full-time role operates and maintains helium cryogenic systems, fills liquid helium orders, and supports the 45 Telsa Hybrid Magnet, contributing to a state-of-the-art research facility.

The candidate will assist scientists with cryogenics and magnet operation, participate in safety policy development, and respond to on-call needs while maintaining a proactive safety posture within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with four years of experience.
• Post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot helium cryogenic systems, equipment and instrumentation. Participate in on-call duties. Responsible for preventively maintaining and upgrading permanent facility equipment such as control systems, safety systems and power supplies.
• Operate the power supplies and support systems of the 45 Telsa Hybrid Magnet.
• Operate the cryogenics system of the Series Connected Hybrid Magnet. Provide general support to scientists including assisting with cryogenics & magnet operation.
• Manage the distribution of liquid helium to scientific users & superconducting magnets. Participate in on-call duties.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other power tools.
• Maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations and have a positive teamwork attitude.
• Coordinate and prepare Lock, Tag, Verify procedures for facility maintenance, troubleshooting and repair in accordance with NHMFL safety policies and procedures.
• Work with other NHMFL personnel in the evaluation and development of safety policies and procedures.
• Take a proactive attitude and make solution-oriented contributions to the NHMFL safety program.
• Serve as technical resource for scientist and users of the NHMFL cryogenic systems.
• Advance, apply and be part of the NHMFL safety program by active participation in program development and via a proactive safety posture.

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years of experience

Job description

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Technical Designer, Level I (Cryogenics). This full-time role operates and maintains helium cryogenic systems, fills liquid helium orders, and supports the 45 Telsa Hybrid Magnet, contributing to a state-of-the-art research facility.

The candidate will assist scientists with cryogenics and magnet operation, participate in safety policy development, and respond to on-call needs while maintaining a proactive safety posture within