Fluid Systems Technician - Cryogenics & Water Lab (On-Call)

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Fluid Systems Technician at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory performs maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of fluid systems, supporting NSTX-U and other lab systems. Working under general supervision, the role includes operating, maintaining, and assisting with commissioning of cryogenic and cooling water systems.

The position emphasizes hands-on work with pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and instrumentation, requires cross-training, and collaboration with engineers and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification with 3–5 years hands-on fluid systems experience; or HS diploma with 5+ years in industry.
• Ability to use computer interfaces for control systems, logbooks, data logging, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Good communication and teamwork; ability to follow safety principles including LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Operate cryogenics and cooling water systems per procedures and maintain logs.
• Cross-train on fluid systems and assist with procedure development.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and related equipment.
• Assist with system commissioning, testing, and data recording.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and report field conditions.

Skills

Pumps and compressors

Valves and fittings

Piping and instrumentation drawings

Mechanical skills

Control-system interfaces

LOTO safety

Team collaboration

Cryogenic systems experience

Water treatment knowledge

Education

Associate Degree or Technical Certification in Mechanical Technology

High School Diploma / GED with 5+ years experience

Job description

The Associate Fluid Systems Technician at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory performs maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of fluid systems, supporting NSTX-U and other lab systems. Working under general supervision, the role includes operating, maintaining, and assisting with commissioning of cryogenic and cooling water systems.

The position emphasizes hands-on work with pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and instrumentation, requires cross-training, and collaboration with engineers and