Power Supply Electrical Technician

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

The expected hiring range for this position is: $28.30-$34.51. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, and sponsorship assistance.

About the Role

Fermilab is seeking a Power Supply Electrical Technician III within our Power Supply Maintenance Group. This person, under general supervision, provides moderately complex technical support for an assigned area, typically an experimental or support group.

What your day-to-day as a Power Supply Electrical Technician III at Fermilab will look like

• 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.

Skills and Attributes for Success

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

Applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Demonstrated experience in the assigned area.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures from extensive experience or academic study. Possesses advanced knowledge in specific areas.
• Ability to work on complex projects and assignments.
• May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.

Work Arrangement

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.