Power Supply Senior Electrical Technician I

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Onsite daycare

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking a Power Supply Senior Electrical Technician I to provide technical support within the Power Supply Maintenance Group. The role involves repairing and modifying complex equipment, ensuring operational safety, and mentoring junior technicians.

Candidates should have a high school degree (or equivalent) and at least 7 years of relevant experience in a technical field. The position is based in Batavia, Illinois, offering comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years of extensive related experience or up to 5+ years of DOE laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex systems.
• Ability to work on complex projects and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, sets‑up, calibrates, operates, tests, repairs, and modifies complex equipment.
• Writes best practice procedures and documentation for finished work.
• Conducts safety inspections and manages waste disposal.

Skills

Demonstrated experience in electrical/mechanical technology

Extensive related experience

Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems

Education

HS degree or technical certificate

Job description

The expected hiring range for this position is: $31.13-$37.96.

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 as 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 Senior Electrical Technician I within our Power Supply Maintenance Group. The incumbent will provide moderately complex technical support for an assigned area, typically an experimental or support group, under general supervision.

What your day‑to‑day as a Power Supply Senior Electrical Technician I at Fermilab will look like:

• Fabricates, sets‑up, calibrates, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a wide variety of complex electrical/electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices for Laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics.
• Acts as a visible subject matter expert or point person for technical issues in the assigned area. Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment. Prepares setup for testing phases of equipment. Prepares and tests equipment for operation using appropriate diagnostic software.
• Writes best practice 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 complex technical support and maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area. Troubleshoots problems and 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. Prepares waste for disposal and packages waste for shipment.
• Responds to and leads operational and emergency requirements. May be required to work off‑hour shifts or respond to emergency call‑ins.
• Procures and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Assists in the design and development of equipment and systems including providing engineering support activities to assigned projects or tasks.
• Directs, mentors, and/or guides the work of other technicians or contractors. As assigned, serves as the lead technician or shift supervisor for specific group projects or tasks.
• 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).
• 7+ years of extensive related experience or up to 5+ years of DOE laboratory experience or in a technical skill of strategic importance to the laboratory’s mission (e.g. cryo, radio frequency, radiation protection, clean room, etc).

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/Perks

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

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

Why Fermilab

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre‑Employment Screening

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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.