Hall C Technician II

Jefferson Lab; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Lab in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking an experienced technician to provide mechanical and vacuum-system support for Hall C experiments. The role emphasizes independent work and collaboration with staff and users in a cutting-edge scientific environment.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance on vacuum pumps, readout gauges, and related equipment, plus handling installation/decommissioning of experimental setups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience: 5+ years in related field is required.
• Knowledge of vacuum, cryogenic and controls systems.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on vacuum pumps, turbos, readout gauges and maintain spares.
• Become familiar with Hall C vacuum, cryogenic and controls systems and their operation sufficient to shut down and restart vacuum, LCW and other Hall C infrastructure equipment.
• Work on all vacuum and mechanical aspects in the installation and decommissioning of experimental setup in Hall C.
• Provide technical support for staff, users, and college students conducting research.
• On call support to support the running of experiments.
• Assist with the operational readiness of Hall C during experiments.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Cranes

Forklifts

Vacuum equipment

Welding

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication skills

Electromechanical equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Vacuum pumps

Turbos

Readout gauges

Job description

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At Jefferson Lab,you’llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstrulymatter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $58,200 - $83,500 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

Company-provided relocation assistance will not be offered for this position.

What your job will be like:

The technician will work from verbal, written, and graphic instructions to provide technical/mechanical support on all aspects in the installation of systems and equipment related to the Jefferson Lab Hall C experimental program. One main aspect of the technical work will be working independently to support the vacuum, cryogenic and controls systems.

In this job you will:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on vacuum pumps, turbos, readout gauges and maintain spares.
• Become familiar with Hall C vacuum, cryogenic and controls systems and their operation sufficient to shut down and restart vacuum, LCW and other Hall C infrastructure equipment.
• Work on all vacuum and mechanical aspects in the installation and decommissioning of experimental setup in Hall C.
• Provide technical support for staff, users, and college students conducting research.
• On call support to support the running of experiments.
• Assist with the operational readiness of Hall C during experiments. This includes the day-to-day monitoring, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Experience

• Required: 5 or more years

Education

• Required: High School Diploma

Experience and Education Exchange

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience. Relevant experience may not be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of good practices in using hand and power tools.
• The ability to safely operate, cranes, forklifts, trucks and trailers and work platforms.
• General knowledge of electromechanical equipment.
• Effective communication skills as it relates to providing feedback to co-workers, users or designers and the understanding of written or verbal work instructions and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment, as well as flexible hours during beam operation.
• The ability to utilize vacuum test equipment such as a helium leak detector, residual gas analyzer (RGA), vacuum pumps, turbos, readout and test gauges.
• Ability to complete TIG, Stick and/or MIG welding.
• Knowledge of welding equipment.

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,
• mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or contact Human Resources by calling [phone] and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.

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