Cryogenics Division Director, Accelerator Operations

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory; California; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Division Director to lead the Cryogenics Division within the Accelerator Directorate. You will oversee cryogenic systems for LCLS-II and ensure safe, reliable operations, budget stewardship, and continuous improvement across engineering and maintenance activities.

The role requires strategic leadership of a large technical team, matrixed management, and collaboration with operations, engineering, physics, and project groups to advance SLAC’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field; minimum of ten years of relevant experience in engineering, operations, technical infrastructure, or large technical programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a complex technical organization responsible for cryogenic systems supporting accelerator operations and development programs.
• Ensure reliable operation and operational readiness of the LCLS-II cryoplant and associated cryogenic infrastructure.
• Direct division resources, including staffing, budget, infrastructure, and maintenance activities, to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations.
• Lead maintenance planning, lifecycle management, and operational reliability improvements for cryogenic systems, including spare parts planning and outage coordination.
• Promote a culture of disciplined operations, operational readiness, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across cryogenic operations and engineering activities.
• Establish and maintain ES&H goals and objectives for the organization to ensure protection of personnel, the public, and the environment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational excellence

Stakeholder communication

Engineering/physics background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Division Director to lead the Cryogenics Division within the Accelerator Directorate. You will oversee cryogenic systems for LCLS-II and ensure safe, reliable operations, budget stewardship, and continuous improvement across engineering and maintenance activities.

The role requires strategic leadership of a large technical team, matrixed management, and collaboration with operations, engineering, physics, and project groups to advance SLAC’s