Pulsed Power Electrical Technician

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

On-site day care

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking a Pulsed Power Electrical Technician in the Power Supply Maintenance Group to provide moderately complex technical support under general supervision in an experimental or support environment.

The role involves fabricating, wiring, testing, repairing and maintaining electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment, plus documenting procedures, data, and safety records. On‑site work from Batavia, IL is required with benefits including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent technical certificate.
• 3+ years of extensive related experience or 1+ year of DOE laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, sets up, operates, tests, repairs, or modifies a wide variety of moderately complex electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment for laboratory projects based on drawings and schematics.
• Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment and prepares and tests equipment for operation.
• Writes procedures for all finished work and records data in the database or logbook.
• Produces reports and compiles technical data and safety records using databases, spreadsheets, and other software.
• Provides technical support and maintenance for instruments and equipment in the assigned area, troubleshooting problems and conducting repairs.
• Performs ES&H duties, including environmental surveys, waste disposal, radiological surveys, and hazard analyses.
• Responds to operational and emergency requirements and may work off-hour shifts or respond to emergency call-ins.
• Procures and maintains inventories of parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in the design and implementation of equipment and systems, driving quality and supporting development.
• Mentors less experienced technicians and may act as shift supervisor on specific projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Abides by all environmental, health and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical theory

Mechanical principles

ES&H compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent technical certificate

Job description

The expected hiring range for this position is $25.72-$31.37. Pay offered will be based on factors such as scope, responsibilities, qualifications, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable roles.

About the Role

Fermilab is seeking a Pulsed Power Electrical Technician within the Power Supply Maintenance Group. The technician will work under general supervision to provide moderately complex technical support in an assigned area, typically an experimental or support group.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, sets up, operates, tests, repairs, or modifies a wide variety of moderately complex electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment for laboratory projects based on drawings and schematics.
• Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment and prepares and tests equipment for operation.
• Writes procedures for all finished work and records data in the database or logbook.
• Produces reports and compiles technical data and safety records using databases, spreadsheets, and other software.
• Provides technical support and maintenance for instruments and equipment in the assigned area, troubleshooting problems and conducting repairs.
• Performs ES&H duties, including environmental surveys, waste disposal, radiological surveys, and hazard analyses.
• Responds to operational and emergency requirements and may work off‑hour shifts or respond to emergency call‑ins.
• Procures and maintains inventories of parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in the design and implementation of equipment and systems, driving quality and supporting development.
• Mentors less experienced technicians and may act as shift supervisor on specific projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Abides by all environmental, health and safety regulations.

Skills and Attributes

• High school diploma (or equivalent technical certificate).
• 3+ years of extensive related experience or 1+ year of DOE laboratory experience.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures.
• May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.

Work Arrangement

On‑site: Must work from our Batavia office.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• On‑site 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 around the world, including deep underground mines, mountaintops, CERN, and the South Pole.

Pre‑Employment Screening

We are committed to a safe, productive, and drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon a background check and drug screening.

Compliance Statements

HSPD‑12: New employees must obtain a PIV credential and pass a federal background check. Failure to maintain access authorization may result in withdrawal of an offer or termination.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities: Employees and contractors may be subject to restrictions regarding foreign government activities. Disclosure is required for review.

REAL‑ID Requirement: All interviewees must present a REAL‑ID or equivalent to access the Fermilab campus. A virtual interview can be arranged if a candidate does not have the required ID.

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, or any other legally protected category.