Instrumentation and Controls Tech I

Phase2 Technology; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Lab in Newport News, VA, is seeking a skilled technician to support installation, repair, and maintenance of accelerator I&C systems. You will work under senior staff, provide diagnostics, and contribute to accelerator improvement initiatives, including rotating on-call duties.

The role requires two years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED. Candidates should be able to communicate clearly in writing and use standard hand tools and multimeters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide hardware support for accelerator diagnostic system installations.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify and solve problems.
• Support modification, upgrade, and testing of assemblies and systems.
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting of system spares for accelerator operations.
• Provide on-call support for accelerator operations.
• Comply with all safety standards.

Skills

Electronic principles

Hand tools

Digital multimeters

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 mindstruly matter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $45,000 - $64,400 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.

What your job will be like:

The incumbent will support the installation, repair, and maintenance of systems within the Accelerator Instrumentation and Controls Support Group (AESICS). Under the direction of senior staff, responsibilities include providing project support across all I&C systems, offering technical guidance for installations, and troubleshooting diagnostic systems. The role also contributes to accelerator improvement initiatives and requires rotational oncall support during scheduled accelerator operations.

In this job you will:

• Provide hardware support for accelerator diagnostic system installations


• Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.


• Provide technical support for the modification, upgrade, and testing of electronic prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems.


• Perform componentlevel diagnostics and troubleshooting of system spares in support of accelerator operations


• Provide on call support for accelerator operations


• Perform duties safely and in full compliance with all JLAB safety standards

Experience

• Required: 2 or more years Relevant Experience

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

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

• Able to communicate clearly in writing (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group.


• Can work effectively with peers.


• Familiarity with fundamental electronic principles


• Proficient in using standard hand tools and digital multimeters

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)


• 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested


• Flexible Work Arrangements


• (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)


• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Conditions

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.