Onsite Power Supply Tech III – Lab Maintenance

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 38,986 - 47,540; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab in Batavia, IL is seeking a Power Supply Electrical Technician III to provide technical support for electrical and mechanical systems in the Power Supply Maintenance Group. The role involves setup, testing, repairs, documentation, and safety compliance for laboratory equipment.

The position requires a HS degree (or technical certificate) and 5+ years of related experience, with potential DOE lab experience; onsite work with occasional after-hours availability.

Qualifications

• HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent).
• 5+ years of extensive related experience or up to 3+ years of DOE laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, sets-up, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a wide variety of moderately complex to complex electrical/electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices for laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics.
• May act as a point person for technical issues in the assigned area. Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment. Prepares set-up for testing phases of equipment. Prepares and tests equipment for operation using appropriate diagnostic software.
• Writes, updates, and tests procedures and documentation for all finished work. Enters relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook.
• Produces reports as assigned. Electronically prepares and compiles technical data and safety records for equipment using databases, spreadsheets, and other appropriate computing software and programs.
• Provides moderately complex technical support and maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area. Troubleshoots problems and conducts repairs as needed.
• Performs ES&H duties, including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys.
• Conducts periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses. Assists in performing radioactive and chemical waste pick-ups, waste segregation, and related documentation. May prepare waste for disposal and package waste for shipment.
• Responds to operational and emergency requirements. Required to work off-hour shifts or respond to emergency call-ins.
• Procures and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment. Completes and submits requisitions.
• Assists in the implementation and design of equipment and systems for area of assignment. Drives quality in all job aspects. May assists in the design and development of equipment and systems.
• Provides guidance to less experienced technicians or contractors. As assigned, often serves as shift supervisor for specific project or task.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Education

HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent)

Job description

Fermilab in Batavia, IL is seeking a Power Supply Electrical Technician III to provide technical support for electrical and mechanical systems in the Power Supply Maintenance Group. The role involves setup, testing, repairs, documentation, and safety compliance for laboratory equipment.

The position requires a HS degree (or technical certificate) and 5+ years of related experience, with potential DOE lab experience; onsite work with occasional after-hours availability.