Pulsed Power Electrical Technician

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab in Batavia, IL is seeking a Pulsed Power Electrical Technician to join the Power Supply Maintenance Group. The role provides moderately complex technical support for an assigned area, with responsibilities spanning fabrication, testing, repair and documentation of electrical systems.

You will assist in equipment assembly, write procedures, manage data entries, and contribute to safety, environmental, and dose-appropriate operations while supporting shift needs and emergencies as

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and ES&H concepts relevant to the assigned area.
• Ability to read drawings, diagrams and schematics and apply them to work.
• Willingness to perform ES&H duties and safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, sets up, operates, tests, repairs, and modifies equipment per drawings and schematics.
• Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment and tests readiness.
• Writes procedures for finished work and logs technical data and safety records.
• Provides maintenance and troubleshooting for instruments and equipment in the area.
• Performs environmental, health and safety duties including hazard analyses and waste handling.
• Responds to operational needs and may work off-hour shifts or emergencies.
• Procures and maintains inventories of parts and supplies.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

ES&H awareness

Education

HS degree

Job description

The expected hiring range for this position is:

$25.72-$31.37.

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.

About the Role:

Fermilab is seeking a Pulsed Power Electrical Technician 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 Pulsed Power Electrical Technician at Fermilab will look like:

• Fabricates, sets-up, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a wide variety of moderately complex electrical/electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices for Laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics.

• Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment. Prepares and tests equipment for operation.

• Writes procedures 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 with the identification, packaging, control, and disposal of chemical and radioactive waste.

• 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.

• 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. As assigned, may serve 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)

• 3+ years of extensive related experience or up to 1+ year of DOE laboratory experience.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures from extensive experience or academic study that is relevant to assigned area.

• May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• 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:

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug‑free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab’s Office of General Counsel.

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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.